Sri Lanka's High Commissioner thanked India for its fast help after Cyclone Ditwah killed over 410 people and caused massive damage. She praised Operation Sagar Bandhu and urged Indians to keep visiting Sri Lanka to support recovery, while PM Modi assured continued assistance.
India rejected Pakistan's claim that New Delhi delayed overflight clearance for humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, saying the request was approved within hours. Pakistan alleged India tried to block the flight, while social media questioned expiry dates on Pakistan's relief packages. Meanwhil
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
India has sent 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu as part of its emergency response to Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across the island nation.
The last batch of stranded passengers at the Bandarnaike International Airport in Colombo have arrived back home, as shared by the High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka.
In a post on X, the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka said the stranded passengers were seen off by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha before boarding an Indian Air Force aircraft to Thiruvananthapuram.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, another Indian Air Force aircraft landed in Colombo carrying disaster response supplies.
Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said that Indian aircraft have evacuated stranded people in Sri Lanka, including citizens from Germany, South Africa, Slovenia and United Kingdom.
The Indian Air Force on Sunday said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, IAF C-17 airlifted NDRF teams and equipment from Pune. The ongoing operation has tapped into domestic support operations.