India has sent naval ships with rescue and relief material to Sri Lanka to support relief efforts in the wake of the recent floods, Indian media reported.
INS Kirch operating in South Bay of Bengal, has been diverted to Colombo in Sri Lanka to render immediate assistance in flood relief operations, DNA India reported.
According to reports, the ship will enter Colombo anytime soon.
Additionally, INS Jalashwan shall sail out from Visakhapatnam today with HADR (Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief) stores which include victualling, clothing, medicines and water, the report said.
The ship will also carry medical and diving teams along with Gemini crafts and helicopters to assist in relief operations at Colombo.
She is likely to reach late morning or by noon tomorrow.
On the other hand, INS Shardul with relief material medical and diving teams leaves Kochi at 7 AM.
It will arrive in Colombo tonight.
Other assets standing by at short notice to render assistance as required.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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