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India has delivered 110-ft-long, customisable, modular Bailey Bridge units to Sri Lanka along with engineering expertise to support reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The cargo, weighing 65 tonnes and comprising 100 metres of Bailey bridge components, was handed over today (06) to Colonel Batuwanthudawa of the Sri Lanka Army. The transfer was facilitated through the High Commission of India in Colombo. In addition to the bridge units, a 13-member Engineering Corps from the Indian Army has arrived to assist in the installation and provide technical support to local teams. Authorities said the rapid deployment of the Bailey bridge will help restore vital transport links in areas cut off by the cyclone, enabling access for relief delivery and reconstruction activities. Cyclone Ditwah caused extensive damage to roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure across several districts, leaving communities isolated. Joint teams from the Sri Lanka Army and the...

The Indian National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) departed Sri Lanka today after successfully completing Operation Sagar Bandhu. Collaborating closely with the Sri Lankan military, the team accessed deeply flooded regions, delivered essential supplies, and provided vital support to affected communities. Source link

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A project to distribute books to students affected by recent floods and landslides was launched today by the Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya, with the participation of Venerable Aththangane Sasanaratana Thero and former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. Those wishing to contribute to the initiative are requested to make donations to the Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya Fund, Account No. 102965000057 at Sampath Bank, Nawam Mawatha Branch, until December 22. The distribution of books will take place islandwide on December 28. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisingha Source link