The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH Mk-III) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Indian Coast Guard and Shtil surface-to-air missiles from Russia`s Rosoboronexport for the Indian Navy

Coast Guard units coordinated the transit with the Sri Lankan Navy to ensure the safe passage of devotees for the festival, which holds significant religious sanctity for fisherfolk from both India and Sri Lanka