Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 13 (ANI): The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) on Saturday contributed LKR 100 million towards rebuilding Sri Lanka as the country restores normalcy following devastation from Cyclone Ditwah.
The Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka, via a post on X, said that in the presence of Hon’ble Anura Karunathilake, Minister of Ports & Civil Aviation, and Deputy High Commissioner Dr. Satyanjal, CWIT handed over the LKR 100 million contribution towards “Rebuilding Sri Lanka”. CWIT is a joint venture between Adani Ports, John Keells Group and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
India continues wide-ranging humanitarian aid and rescue operations in Sri Lanka after the cyclone. Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, visited the Chilaw Bridge site and commended the challenging work by Indian Army engineers and the Sri Lankan Road Development Authority. An Indian Army Engineer Task Force is working closely with Sri Lankan army engineers to expedite de-launching the damaged Kilinochchi Bridge site in Jaffna.
A 48-member Engineer Task Force was airlifted on a war footing to provide critical engineering support focused on restoring vital lines of communication, including repairing and constructing damaged roads and bridges. The team includes specialized bridging experts, surveyors, watermanship specialists, heavy earth-moving equipment operators, and personnel skilled in drones and unmanned systems.
The task force holds four sets of Bailey bridges airlifted by Indian Air Force C-17s for restoring connectivity and is equipped with pneumatic boats, outboard motors, HESCO bags, heavy-payload drones, and remotely controlled boats.
Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Army has also provided extensive medical assistance, helping more than 5,000 patients. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lanka High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne to hand over part of a consignment of essential life-saving medicines, underscoring India’s continued support for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction.
In keeping with India’s Neighbourhood First policy, Operation Sagar Bandhu was launched to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. (ANI)
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