Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

A C-130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force(IAF), carrying Disaster Relief Supplies provided by the Government of India for families displaced by the adverse weather conditions affecting the island, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, early morning today (29 November 2025).

The aircraft delivered a consignment of essential items, including hygiene kits. Representing the High Commission of India to Sri Lanka, Counsellor (Development Cooperation), Mr. Maitrey Kulkarni and Assistant Defence Adviser, Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, were present for the official handover of the Disaster Relief Supplies.

The Sri Lanka Air Force was represented by the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasith Sumanaweera, along with several other SLAF officers, who were present to receive the aid.

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