Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka late last year, triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and large-scale infrastructure damage, overwhelming local disaster-response mechanisms.
eaffirming India's "Neighbourhood First" policy, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh stated on Wednesday that India remains a steadfast partner in Sri Lanka's progress, highlighting that the bilateral relationship has entered a phase of "renewed dynamism."
The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, the Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF), the Indian Coast Guard said on Satur
Speaking to ANI from Colombo, Premadasa said India-Sri Lanka relations should not be viewed purely through the prism of diplomacy, but as a partnership shaped by shared geography, history, culture and economic destiny. "Our destinies are inextricably linked," he said, stressing that coope
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday organized a study programme for 19 visiting officers of the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF), as per an official statement.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday evening landed in Colombo and was received by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe, upon arrival in the country. His visit comes amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to assist Sri Lanka after the devast
The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit highlights India's Neighbourhood First Policy and comes amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to assist Sri Lanka after the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
In a post on X, Nadda said, "Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda held a productive and forward-looking meeting with H.E. Dr. Union Health Minister JP NaddaUnion Health Minister JP Nadda, Hon'ble Minister of Health and Population of Nepal. The meeting reaffirmed the deep-rooted India-Nepal
In keeping with India's Neighbourhood First policy, Operation Sagar Bandhu was launched to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Sri Lanka affected by the devastating cyclone Ditwah.
India is helping Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah by sending NDRF rescue teams, a field hospital with medical staff, and naval ships carrying relief supplies. Operations include evacuations, medical care, and search efforts, as both countries work together under India's Neighbourhood First
India and the Maldives began the 14th Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN in Thiruvananthapuram to strengthen cooperation and improve counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency skills. The two-week drill includes shared training, tactical planning and interoperability to support regional peace
The Indian Army has sent a high-readiness relief task force to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu after Cyclone Ditwah, saying it aims to provide critical aid and restore services. ADG PI said the mission reflects India's "Neighbourhood First" policy and "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" princi