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IN PICS: Indian Navy delivers bridges to support Sri Lanka’s reconstruction

Updated On: 05 February, 2026 01:46 PM IST | Tarun Verma

The modular Bailey bridges will play a critical role in the rapid restoration of damaged road connectivity, facilitating civilian movement and enabling the smooth conduct of relief and rehabilitation operations in affected areas (Pics/Defence PRO)

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The modular Bailey bridges will play a critical role in the rapid restoration of damaged road connectivity, facilitating civilian movement and enabling the smooth conduct of relief and rehabilitation operations in affected areas (Pics/Defence PRO)

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The modular Bailey bridges will play a critical role in the rapid restoration of damaged road connectivity, facilitating civilian movement and enabling the smooth conduct of relief and rehabilitation operations in affected areas (Pics/Defence PRO)
<p>Indian Naval Ship Gharial arrived in Colombo on Thursday, carrying 10 Bailey bridges to support Sri Lanka&rsquo;s post-cyclone reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah</p>

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Indian Naval Ship Gharial arrived in Colombo on Thursday, carrying 10 Bailey bridges to support Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah

<p>Modular Bailey Bridges being unloaded to restore damaged road connectivity in cyclone-affected areas</p>

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Modular Bailey Bridges being unloaded to restore damaged road connectivity in cyclone-affected areas

<p>The deployment underscores the Indian Navy&rsquo;s role as a first responder and a trusted partner in the Indian Ocean Region, reaffirming India&rsquo;s commitment to supporting its maritime neighbours in times of need</p>

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The deployment underscores the Indian Navy’s role as a first responder and a trusted partner in the Indian Ocean Region, reaffirming India’s commitment to supporting its maritime neighbours in times of need

<p>The humanitarian assistance mission is part of India&rsquo;s USD 450 million Special Economic Package announced by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar</p>

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The humanitarian assistance mission is part of India’s USD 450 million Special Economic Package announced by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar

<p>Bailey Bridges will facilitate civilian mobility and ensure smooth transport of relief materials in affected regions</p>

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Bailey Bridges will facilitate civilian mobility and ensure smooth transport of relief materials in affected regions

<p>Indian Navy personnel coordinate the delivery of critical infrastructure to support relief and rehabilitation efforts</p>

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Indian Navy personnel coordinate the delivery of critical infrastructure to support relief and rehabilitation efforts

<p>Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Sri Lanka share "deep civilisational and spiritual bonds" as he thanked Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the exposition of the holy Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha in Colombo</p>

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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Sri Lanka share "deep civilisational and spiritual bonds" as he thanked Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the exposition of the holy Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha in Colombo

<p>Indian Navy showcases readiness and commitment to disaster relief and humanitarian missions in the region.</p>

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Indian Navy showcases readiness and commitment to disaster relief and humanitarian missions in the region.

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