Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked PM Narendra Modi on X for India's prompt support after recent severe weather, saying aid under the SAGAR-BANDHU initiative shows strong partnership and goodwill between the two nations.
In response to the severe flooding that has struck several regions of Sri Lanka, the UAE has launched urgent humanitarian operations, deploying specialised search-and-rescue teams and sending more than 20 tonnes of emergency relief supplies.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Four flights have been diverted from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram due to bad weather and the impact of cyclonic storm Ditwah, Thiruvananthapuram Airport officials stated.
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, arrived in Sri Lanka for the International Fleet Review, being held to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lankan Navy.
The High Commission of India in Colombo on Thursday expressed heartfelt condolences to the affected families and conveyed solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka affected due to landslides and extreme weather conditions.
Previous visits by Indian Chiefs, such as General MM Naravane's official trip to Sri Lanka in 2021 during which he held extensive discussions with Sri Lankan leadership and witnessed the joint Exercise Mitra Shakti, have laid a strong foundation for continued collaboration.