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Sagar Bandhu: NDRF joins forces with Sri Lanka to tackle Cyclone Ditwah de
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As Operation Sagar Bandhu continues in full swing, extending assistance and aid to Sri Lanka amid the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar highlighted the close coordination between NDRF personnel and Sri Lankan authorities in ongoing relief o
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India responds with Op Sagar Bandhu bringing assistance to cyclone-hit Sri
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka, the Government of India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, which mobilized aid and assistance for the island nation, along with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and 80 NDRF personnel working round the clock in safeguarding lives and extending timely assista
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Indian helicopters carry out rescue operations in Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The embassy said that India stood firmly with Sri Lanka.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant used in rescue
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The EAM added that the helicopters had Sri Lanka Air Force personnel onboard.
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Nawaz becomes fifth-highest T20I wicket-taker for Pakistan as hosts clinch
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan clinched the T20I Tri-Series 2025 at home with a convincing six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Nawaz became Pakistan's fifth-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal, and also reached the milestone of 150 inte
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India's swift aid to Sri Lanka sets "template for region": Former Sri Lank
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI about Operation Sagar Bandhu, Sabry said that India's rapid response has set a template for regional cooperation and humanitarian assistance. Praising India's efforts, he highlighted their crucial support during Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis and recent Cyclone Ditwah re
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Cyclone Ditwah: Indian Air Force to begin evacuation flights from Colombo
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Air Force will begin evacuation flights from Colombo at 5 AM on Tuesday to bring stranded Indian passengers back home, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Indian Mission assists stranded passengers at Colombo Airp
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The High Commission of India in Colombo said it is providing support to Indian passengers stranded at Bandaranaike International Airport as severe air traffic disruptions continue to affect flights.
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Sri Lanka declares emergency as Cyclone Ditwah kills 123, 130 remain missi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The gazette notification has been issued in the aftermath of the mass destruction left behind by Cyclone Ditwah.
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India sets up emergency help desk in Colombo to assist citizens hit by Cyc
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's High Commission in Sri Lanka has set up an emergency help desk at Colombo's airport to assist Indians affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Distressed citizens can contact +94 773727832 for support, and the mission is providing food and water to stranded passengers.
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"27 tons of relief material delivered to Sri Lanka, more on the way," says
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India sent another IAF IL-76 aircraft to Colombo with "9 tons relief material" and "2 Urban Search & Rescue Teams comprising 80 NDRF personnel." Jaishankar said a total of 27 tonnes of aid has been delivered so far under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with more assistance on the way.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF IL-76 arrives in Sri Lanka with 80 NDRF person
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India sent 80 NDRF personnel, equipment and naval relief under Operation Sagar Bandhu to help Sri Lanka, which is facing severe flooding and landslides after Cyclone Ditwah. Sri Lankan authorities have warned of an "unprecedented disaster situation" as river levels continue to rise.
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