Prime Minister Modi offered India’s unwavering support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah’s devastation. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has dispatched emergency rations and relief materials via naval ships and air force aircraft. Indian helicopters have conducted extensive rescue operations, aiding over 150 individuals from various nationalities, demonstrating strong solidarity. NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Anura K Dissanayake on Monday, expressing condolences on the loss of lives and devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah and assuring him of India’s continued support to the Indian Ocean neighbour under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, which has taken up rescue and relief measures for distressed persons.The Prime Minister assured that India, in line with its Vision MAHASAGAR and its established position as the ‘First Responder’, will continue to extend all necessary assistance in the coming days as Sri Lanka undertakes rehabilitation efforts, resumes public services and works towards restoring livelihoods across the impacted regions, said an Indian readout. In coordination with the Sri Lankan authorities, the Indian govt immediately delivered 9.5 tons of emergency rations from two Indian Navy ships in Colombo and deployed three Indian Air Force aircraft for airlifting another 31.5 tons of relief materials.Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant and MI-17 helicopters of Indian Air Force have conducted extensive rescue operations, airlifting stranded people, including pregnant women, infants and those critically injured, said the govt.”Rescued persons included nationals of Sri Lanka, India, Germany, Slovenia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Over 150 persons have been rescued and assisted in these combined operations, which are continuing,” said the govt.The prime minister conveyed to Sri Lankan president that the people of India stand in firm solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka at this hour of need.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWatch: MPs Speak Out as SIR Row Dominates Winter Session OpeningIndia’s Elections Earn Global Praise, CEC Calls It A ‘Moment Of Pride’ Amid Vote Row ClaimsHaryana Bodybuilder Killed After Standing Up To Harassers; Family Says Attack Was Planned MurderModi Trolls Opposition Over Bihar Setback Days Before Parliament ShowdownWoman Marries Boyfriend’s Corpse After Family Kills Him, Alleges Police Provoked BrotherMajor Twist In BrahMos Espionage Case As Higher Court Acquits Scientist Of Passing Defence SecretsRamaphosa Praises PM Modi’s Endorsement of South Africa Hosting G20 Summit, Counters Trump’s Claims‘Is There Any Law?’ Renuka Chaudhary Sparks Row After Bringing Stray Dog to ParliamentBSF IG Warns Of Looming Threat As 120 Terrorists Wait In PoK Despite Dip In Infiltration AttemptsPakistan Rages At UN After Criticism Of Munir’s Immunity Amendment Amid Fears Of Deeper Militarism123Photostories5 statement watches for women that will complete your traditional wedding lookKamal Haasan performances that redefined Indian cinema foreverIncrease protein intake: 4 easy ways to add more of it to everyday diet3 powerful anti-inflammatory drinks and how to make them at homeFrom Dead Sea Scrolls to Hope Diamond, 7 priceless objects in the world7 dinner dishes made with leftover roti offering over 20 gms protein5 animals that camouflage so perfectly that they almost become invisibleHow to make fiber-rich Gobhi ka Paratha for breakfastPrepare your child for the next solar eclipse: 10 interesting facts to share5 low-glycemic superfoods that can help prevent blood sugar spikes123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingCardi BShedeur SandersDrake MayePat McAfeeCandace Owens Net WorthGisele BndchenConnor McDavidLian BichselJayden StrubleAnthony Davis
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Anura K Dissanayake on Monday, expressing condolences on the loss of lives and devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah and assuring him of India’s continued support to the Indian Ocean neighbour under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, which has taken up rescue and relief measures for distressed persons.The Prime Minister assured that India, in line with its Vision MAHASAGAR and its established position as the ‘First Responder’, will continue to extend all necessary assistance in the coming days as Sri Lanka undertakes rehabilitation efforts, resumes public services and works towards restoring livelihoods across the impacted regions, said an Indian readout. In coordination with the Sri Lankan authorities, the Indian govt immediately delivered 9.5 tons of emergency rations from two Indian Navy ships in Colombo and deployed three Indian Air Force aircraft for airlifting another 31.5 tons of relief materials.Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant and MI-17 helicopters of Indian Air Force have conducted extensive rescue operations, airlifting stranded people, including pregnant women, infants and those critically injured, said the govt.“Rescued persons included nationals of Sri Lanka, India, Germany, Slovenia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Over 150 persons have been rescued and assisted in these combined operations, which are continuing,” said the govt.The prime minister conveyed to Sri Lankan president that the people of India stand in firm solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka at this hour of need.
