Operation Sagar Bandhu involved not only the Army's 48-member Engineer Task Force but also the Navy and Air Force, delivering relief material, medical teams, and even satellite internet in pioneering efforts.

Indian army commander hails 'brotherhood' in Sri Lanka relief efforts after Cyclone Ditwah

Dr Jayatissa noted ongoing collaboration under two memorandums of understanding signed earlier, emphasising India's consistent support during crises.

Sri Lanka's health minister thanks India for cyclone aid and invites pharma investment

Three of the ships, LCU 54, LCU 51 and LCU 57, reached Colombo on the morning of December 7 and handed over critical supplies to local authorities, while INS Gharial is expected to arrive in Trincomalee on December 8.

India scales up Op Sagar Bandhu; sends four additional naval ships with relief supplies to Sri Lanka

Announcing the operation, PM Modi said  “In solidarity with our closest maritime neighbour, India has urgently dispatched relief materials and vital HADR support under Operation Sagar Bandhu". 

India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu as Cyclone Ditwah impacts Sri Lanka

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Indian army commander hails 'brotherhood' in Sri Lanka relief efforts after Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka minister thanks India for cyclone aid and invites pharma investment

India scales up Op Sagar Bandhu; sends four additional ships to Sri Lanka

India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu as Cyclone Ditwah impacts Sri Lanka