New Delhi: Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Sunday left for an official two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a key step in strengthening bilateral military and strategic cooperation. After the UAE, the army chief is slated to visit Sri Lanka during his foreign tour, lasting from January 5 to 8..
Colombo: Amid India’s relentless relief and rescue efforts under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Gharial carrying 700 tonnes of food items, essentials and clothing from Tamil Nadu has reached Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee. Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra received the consignment and expressed appreciation for India’s swift assistance. Hemachandra expressed.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday flagged off a massive consignment of humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, which is reeling under the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. A total of 950 tonnes of essential relief materials were dispatched on board two Indian Navy vessels from the Chennai and Thoothukudi ports, marking.
New Delhi: As the ongoing ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ continues to save lives, the Indian Army on Tuesday announced deployment of an Integrated Task Force – a high-readiness, self-contained composite Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) contingent from the Shatrujeet Brigade – to provide critical relief, restore essential services and support families in Sri Lanka impacted.
Colombo: Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have intensified relief operations in Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to face harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah. Sharing pictures of the relief operations conducted by NDRF personnel in Sri Lanka on X, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar stated,.
New Delhi: In the wake of widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the island nation. As part of the operation, the Indian Air Force swiftly deployed one C-130 and one IL-76 aircraft from Hindan Air Base on the.
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday declared a State of Public Emergency effective immediately, under the Public Security Ordinance. The local media quoted Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe as saying that the Extraordinary Gazette aims at protecting public safety and ensuring rapid disaster response as the island nation faces one of its worst weather-related.
Amarasuriya, who will be in India till October 18, is scheduled to meet senior political leaders to discuss key bilateral issues and avenues for strengthening cooperation in multiple sectors.
