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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army contingent lands in Sri Lanka for huma
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A special contingent of the Indian Army has arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday so as to undertake humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the island country.
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IAF C-17 carrying 70 medical personnel arrives in Colombo to support Sri L
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India sent medical teams, helicopters and relief supplies to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. A C-17 aircraft delivered a field hospital, while IAF helicopters evacuated people and supplied aid. Officials said over 1.4 million people are affected, and India's High Commissioner reviewed ong
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Sri Lanka thanks India, urges visitors to help island rebuild after Cyclon
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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"Yet another attempt to spread anti-India misinformation": MEA on Pakistan
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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
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WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in cyclone-hit Sr
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
WHO has released USD 175,000 to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe flooding, displacement and damage nationwide. The funds will deploy medical teams, strengthen disease surveillance and ensure essential health services, as Sri Lanka seeks international help following a stat
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Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for three-match T20 series in January
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The series, scheduled from January 7 to 11, will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. This tour is crucial for Pakistan as they prepare to face tough opponents, including India, in the World Cup, which is set to take place from February 7 to March 8, 2026
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Indian Army deploys Integrated Task Force to restore essential services in
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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
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Lanka Premier League gets bigger with addition of sixth franchise, seasion
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The expansion marks a major step in the league's evolution, reinforcing its status as one of the region's fastest-growing T20 tournaments and a key fixture on the global cricket calendar, as per a press release from LPL.
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India expeditiously clears Pak flight to send aid to Sri Lanka; rejects 'b
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The request for overflight was submitted by Pakistan at approximately 1300 hrs (IST) on Monday, seeking same-day permission to fly over Indian airspace. Given the purpose of the request--to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka--India processed the request with exceptional speed, o
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Cyclone Ditwah: India sends 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka under
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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PM Modi expresses condolences to Sri Lankan President over loss of lives d
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday and expressed condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.
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Indian Air Force evacuates 57 stranded people in Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Di
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The IAF also delivered 2.5 tons of rations at Keagalle.
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