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Operation Sagar Bandhu: India proposes 0 mln cyclone relief package to Lanka

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India proposes $450 mln cyclone relief package to Lanka

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Published on: Dec 23, 2025 01:05 pm IST S Jaishankar, who is in Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy, made these remarks alongside Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India is proud to stand by Sri Lanka during Cyclone Ditwah and has proposed an assistance package worth USD 450 million. Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (Left) meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, in Colombo.(@DrSJaishankar) Jaishankar, who is in Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy, made these remarks alongside Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. “Just as Sri Lanka was recovering from the economic crisis of 2022, this natural disaster has created ‌new ‍difficulties,” Jaishankar, who ‍is on a two-day visit ‌to the island nation, said. “Prime Minister Modi directed that we now engage with the Sri Lankan government to address their priorities. In that regard, the assistance package that we have proposed is worth USD 450 million, Jaishankar said. Also Read | …

Sri Lanka Deputy Minister meets Stalin, thanks him for Cyclone Ditwah relief

Sri Lanka Deputy Minister meets Stalin, thanks him for Cyclone Ditwah relief

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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin meeting Sundaralingam Pradeep, Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Government of Sri Lanka, on Friday | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Sundaralingam Pradeep, Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Government of Sri Lanka, met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday (December 19, 2025) and thanked him for providing assistance to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the island country. Mr. Stalin had, on December 6, 2025, flagged off 950 tonnes of relief materials aboard two Indian Navy vessels from the Chennai and Thoothukudi ports to support people affected by the cyclone. Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, Ganesanathan Geethiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, and senior officials were among those present at the meeting. Separately, office-bearers of various associations of persons with disabilities called on Mr. Stalin and thanked him for providing representation to persons with disabilities through nominations in local bodies. Published – December 19, 2025 06:42 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to …

Cyclone Ditwah impact: India sends mobile field hospital, over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah impact: India sends mobile field hospital, over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka

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India’s medical aid in the wake of the damage caused by cyclone Ditwah arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (December 3, 2025), the Sri Lankan President’s office said in a statement. The supplies included advanced medical equipment and field hospitals. “An Indian Air Force C-17A aircraft carrying urgent medical assistance arrived in Sri Lanka last evening (December 2, 2025). The consignment comprised critical medicine, advanced medical equipment and deployable field facilities to support the country’s ongoing rescue and relief operations,” the statement said. Also read | Ditwah LIVE Santhosh Jha, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka handed over the relief materials to Major General Tiral de Silva of the Sri Lankan Army, the statement said. “The cargo also includes two fully equipped field hospitals designed for rapid deployment in emergency zones. One of these units is scheduled to be established in Welimada to support ongoing humanitarian operations. In addition, India has dispatched 73 medical professionals, including doctors, physicians, anaesthesiologists and other specialised personnel, to provide on-ground medical support where most needed,” the statement added. Deaths …

Are Chennai schools closed today? City on orange alert for Cyclone Ditwah-driven rain

Are Chennai schools closed today? City on orange alert for Cyclone Ditwah-driven rain

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Cyclone Ditwah has impacted daily life across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring areas, and schools in several parts of the state, including Chennai, have been closed in the past days. A woman carries a child as she walks past an auto rickshaw partially submerged in water after heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai.(REUTERS) As the cyclone moves northwards towards the Chennai coast and Andhra Pradesh, it is expected to bring additional rainfall to the region, despite having become a deep depression. This will continue to affect daily life for now. Keeping that in mind, schools and colleges in several districts of Tamil Nadu are closed until further notice. Are schools in Chennai closed today? According to the order by the Chennai Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade, all schools and colleges in the district will remain closed on Wednesday, December 3, due to continuous overnight rain and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Not just Chennai, several other districts in the state have also closed the schools and colleges, at least for the day. These include Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, …

Remnants of cyclone Ditwah near TN-Pondy coasts cause spells of rain

Remnants of cyclone Ditwah near TN-Pondy coasts cause spells of rain

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Several parts in Tamil Nadu including Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, and Ranipet continued to receive moderate downpour on Monday due to the remnants of the cyclonic storm Ditwah that remained close to Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts. The continuous rainfall caused waterlogging in many areas.(ANI Video Grab) The system, which weakened into a deep depression, will further weaken and the remnants could cause rain, the IMD said. It is likely to remain stationary as a weakened system for the next 24 hours. With the continuous downpour leading to the cancellation of ten flights from here, causing waterlogging in many areas, and affecting the districts, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin held a meeting with the collectors and took stock of the situation arising due to the impact of the cyclone. He enquired with the Cauvery delta district collectors and Agriculture Department officials on the damage caused to the standing crop due to heavy rainfall. As spells of rain continued throughout the day, the Greater Chennai Corporation said it has kept 103 boats on standby to be …

Cyclone Ditwah: Modi speaks to Sri Lankan Prez, assures India’s continued support

Cyclone Ditwah: Modi speaks to Sri Lankan Prez, assures India’s continued support

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Published on: Dec 01, 2025 10:47 pm IST PM Modi assured Sri Lankan President of India’s continued support to the island nation under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, providing rescue and relief to distressed persons New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of India’s continued support for people in the island nation affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Rescue and evacuation operation underway as part Operation Sagar Bandhu in Sri Lanka. (@IndiainSL) India’s humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka figured in a telephone conversation between Modi and Dissanayake. The PM expressed his heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of the cyclone, according to an Indian government readout. Modi assured Dissanayake of “India’s continued support to Sri Lanka under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, providing rescue and relief to distressed persons”, the readout said. Modi also said India, in keeping with its Mahasagar vision and its role as the “first responder” in the region, will extend all assistance in the coming …

PM Modi speaks to Lankan president, assures continued support after Cyclone Ditwah’s wrath

PM Modi speaks to Lankan president, assures continued support after Cyclone Ditwah’s wrath

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Published on: Dec 01, 2025 09:25 pm IST PM Modi expressed condolences for the loss of lives and devastation in Sri Lanka, and said the people of India stood in firm solidarity with Lankan people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and assured him of continued support in the rehabilitation efforts across all regions impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel evacuated people from cyclone-affected areas as part of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’, in Sri Lanka.(PTI) In a telephone conversation, Modi expressed condolences for the loss of lives and devastation in Sri Lanka, and said the people of India stood in firm solidarity and support with the people of the island nation in this hour of need. President Dissanayake conveyed his deep gratitude for India’s assistance in the wake of the disaster, and appreciated the swift deployment of rescue teams and relief material, an official statement said here. Dissanayake also conveyed the appreciation of the people of Sri Lanka for India’s timely and effective response efforts, …

Cyclone Ditwah: Nellore, Tirupati continue to receive light rain on December 1

Cyclone Ditwah: Nellore, Tirupati continue to receive light rain on December 1

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Owing to the severe Ditwah cyclone continuing in the Bay of Bengal and the warnings issued by the authorities fishermen at Kothapatnam seashore in Prakasam district are preparing to move their boats and nets to a safe location. | Photo Credit: Kommuri Srinivas A day after recording heavy to very heavy rainfall under the influence of cyclonic storm, Ditwah, SPSR Nellore district continued to receive light rain on Monday (December 1, 2025). Much of the rainfall activity caused by the cyclone in Andhra Pradesh is confined to Nellore district. According to A.P. State Development Planning Society, Kodavalur recorded 22.5 mm rainfall, Nellore Rural 20.5 mm, Nellore city 11.25 mm between 8.30 a.m. and 12 p.m. A few stations in Tiruapti also received light rainfall below 15 mm during the period on Monday (December 1, 2025). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Tirupati and SPSR Nellore districts and a yellow alert for Prakasam, Bapatla, West Godavari and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema on Monday (December 1, 2025) as heavy to very heavy …

Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia in Colombo for…, their latest update amid Cyclone Ditwah REVEALS…

Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia in Colombo for…, their latest update amid Cyclone Ditwah REVEALS…

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Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia in Colombo for…, their latest update amid Cyclone Ditwah REVEALS… Home News and Gossip Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia in Colombo for…, their latest update amid Cyclon… Ektaa Kapoor, Chetan Hansraj, and Urvashi Dholakia’s routine fan meet in Colombo turned into a devastating affair amid Cyclone Ditwah. Read ahead to know more about the updates about the same. Sri Lanka continues to manage the damage and destruction caused by the sweep of cyclone Ditwah. The calamity brought a lot of chaos and heartbreak during its run. As per the latest updates by Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre, the lives of 212 people were lost. 218 people continue to remain missing as rescue teams continue to search remote areas, especially in the central and eastern districts. Considering the storm’s impact, the officials have also warned that the toll could continue to rise as more areas are inspected. Due to this tragedy, …

Cyclone Ditwah Weakens Near TN Coast, Heavy Rains Continue | Cities News

Cyclone Ditwah Weakens Near TN Coast, Heavy Rains Continue | Cities News

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Last Updated:December 01, 2025, 11:04 IST Cyclone Ditwah weakened near north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, causing heavy rain and three deaths. Sri Lanka reports 334 deaths and 1.3 million affected. Cyclone Ditwah weakened near north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, causing heavy rain and three deaths. Sri Lanka reports 334 deaths and 1.3 million affected. Cyclone Ditwah weakened into a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal late Sunday as it continued moving northwards at around 10 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The system is expected to lose strength further and become a depression by Monday noon. In its 2 am update, the IMD said the centre of the deep depression was located about 50 km off the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coasts. The agency had earlier issued a red alert for north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh. Tamil Nadu’s revenue and disaster management minister KKSSR Ramachandran confirmed that three people have died in rain-related incidents triggered by the cyclone. Cyclone Ditwah: Key updates The storm system weakened into …