Op Sagar Bandhu: Relief assistance facilitated by Indian High Commission reaches Sri Lanka's Trincomalee

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:12 PM

Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) A batch of relief assistance facilitated by Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka comprising essential supplies, dry rations, clothes and fuel was handed over to the Chief Secretary, Eastern Province and Trincomalee District Administration as the island nation continues to face harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah.

IAF conducts hybrid rescue mission to extricate stranded passengers from restricted zone in Sri Lanka

IANS | November 30, 2025 7:03 PM

Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) The Indian Air Force on Sunday carried out a hybrid rescue mission, under Operation Sagar Bandhu, to extricate stranded passengers from a restricted zone in Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to face harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah.

Indian mission in Medan offers condolences over floods, landslides in Indonesia

IANS | November 30, 2025 4:54 PM

Jakarta, Nov 30 (IANS) India's Consulate General in Medan on Sunday expressed condolences and solidarity with the people of Indonesia over the victims of floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

Cyclone Ditwah: India intensifies relief efforts in Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu

IANS | November 30, 2025 8:49 AM

Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian rescue officials have intensified the relief operations in disaster-hit Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to battle harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah.

Land, air and sea — India works closely with Sri Lanka as 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' goes full throttle (Ld)

IANS | November 29, 2025 8:04 PM

Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) Two MI-17V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) touched down in Sri Lanka Saturday evening to bolster ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts as the island nation continues to face extensive flooding, landslides, and severe disruption to essential services across multiple districts.

Sri Lanka declares islandwide emergency to tackle cyclone Ditwah aftermath

IANS | November 29, 2025 3:25 PM

Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday declared a State of Public Emergency effective immediately, under the Public Security Ordinance.

Cyclone Ditwah disrupts life in TN's Ramanathapuram, rail services suspended

IANS | November 29, 2025 1:18 PM

Chennai, Nov 29 (IANS) The advancing Cyclone Ditwah threw life out of gear along Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram coast on Saturday, unleashing high tides, strong winds, and persistent rain that disrupted transport networks, damaged fishing infrastructure, and forced the evacuation of vulnerable coastal residents.

NDRF deploys teams to Sri Lanka under 'Op Sagar Bandhu' for Cyclone Ditwah relief

IANS | November 29, 2025 11:29 AM

Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday deployed two specialised rescue teams to Sri Lanka under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist in relief and rescue efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The teams, comprising 80 trained rescuers and four canines, departed at 4:06 a.m. from the Hindon Airbase aboard an Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft. The contingent is led by Commandant P.K. Tiwary of the 8th Battalion. An Indian Air Force C-130 J plane carrying approx 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food items also landed in Colombo.

Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lankan leaders thank India for humanitarian assistance

IANS | November 29, 2025 10:46 AM

Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday expressed gratitude to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar for the humanitarian assistance sent to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah.

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes of humanitarian relief to Colombo

IANS | November 29, 2025 8:06 AM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Continuing India's humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, an Indian Air Force plane carrying around 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food items, landed in Colombo on Saturday following Cyclone Ditwah.

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Op Sagar Bandhu: Relief assistance facilitated by Indian High Commission reaches Sri Lanka's Trincomalee

IAF conducts hybrid rescue mission to extricate stranded passengers from restricted zone in Sri Lanka

Indian mission in Medan offers condolences over floods, landslides in Indonesia

Cyclone Ditwah: India intensifies relief efforts in Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu

Land, air and sea — India works closely with Sri Lanka as 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' goes full throttle (Ld)

Sri Lanka declares islandwide emergency to tackle cyclone Ditwah aftermath

Cyclone Ditwah disrupts life in TN's Ramanathapuram, rail services suspended

NDRF deploys teams to Sri Lanka under 'Op Sagar Bandhu' for Cyclone Ditwah relief

Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lankan leaders thank India for humanitarian assistance

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes of humanitarian relief to Colombo

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