IMF to assess economic damage in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said a fact-finding mission will visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 to assess damage from Cyclone Ditwah and discuss the implications for the country’s ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. “A fact-finding mission will visit Sri Lanka from January 22nd to 28th,” Julie Kozack, […]
India proud to stand by Sri Lanka during Cyclone Ditwah: EAM Jaishankar
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday in the aftermath of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ launched by India after Cyclone Ditwah devastated the island nation. The EAM arrived in Colombo on Monday to a warm welcome by Sri Lankan Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan […]
Cyclone Ditwah affected 374,000 workers across Sri Lanka: ILO
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Around 374,000 Sri Lankan workers are located in areas affected by floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, a preliminary employment assessment released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Tuesday. The ILO said potential earnings losses in the affected districts could reach about 48 million US dollars per month. […]
Sri Lanka reopens most schools as 3rd term resumes after Cyclone Ditwah
Colombo, Dec 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka on Tuesday reopened most government and government-approved private schools following school closures due to Cyclone Ditwah, a senior official said. According to Ministry of Education Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa, 9,929 of the country’s 10,076 schools reopened, while 147 schools in three provinces remain closed due to ongoing emergency conditions. These […]
Indian Army field hospital concludes relief mission in Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka
Colombo, Dec 15 ( IANS) As India continued its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian Army Field Hospital team wrapped up its relief mission in the island nation and returned home after providing crucial medical care. Sri Lankan Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa expressed appreciation […]
Sri Lanka to revive tourism after Cyclone Ditwah
Colombo, Dec 14 (IANS) Sri Lankan authorities will reopen most tourist destinations and roll out a series of recovery measures to revive its tourism industry affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as the peak tourism season approaches, officials said. Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody told journalists that the botanical gardens, which were temporarily closed due to […]
Foreign Secretary Misri meets Lankan envoy, reiterates India’s continuous support after Cyclone Ditwah
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne on Friday, reiterating India’s commitment to support the island nation’s early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, Misri handed over essential life-saving medicines to the Ambassador, a full consignment of […]
Op Sagar Bandhu: Over 2000 patients receive treatment in India’s field hospital in Sri Lanka’s Mahiyanganaya
Colombo, Dec 7 (IANS) Amid India’s relentless relief and rescue efforts under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, the field hospital set up by it in Sri Lanka’s Mahiyanganaya near Kandy has provided medical care to over 2200 patients affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The Indian medical team has successfully conducted 67 minor procedures and three operations […]
Op Sagar Bandhu: NDRF rescues senior citizen, injured woman in Sri Lanka as death toll reaches 465
Colombo, Dec 3 (IANS) Under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team evacuated a visually challenged senior citizen and an injured woman in Sedawatta and Nadeegama following the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah which triggered heavy rains, flash floods and landslides in the island nation. In a statement shared on X, […]
Op Sagar Bandhu: NDRF rescues pregnant woman in Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka
Colombo, Dec 2 (IANS) A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team rescued a nine-month pregnant woman in Sri Lanka’s Puttalam district and moved her to a safer location as rescue and relief operations intensify across the island nation following the havoc caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The woman, after being safely evacuated, was given an immediate […]
