Cyclone Ditwah has unleashed a wave of destruction across Sri Lanka, causing widespread flooding and lethal landslides. The natural disaster has severely impacted multiple districts, leaving a trail of damaged infrastructure and displacing a significant portion of the population. Emergency services are working tirelessly to conduct rescue and relief operations across the affected zones. The scale of the disaster has been confirmed by the Disaster Management Centre, highlighting the profound impact on communities throughout Sri Lanka. The latest figures reveal a tragic death toll of 123, with approximately 130 people still unaccounted for. Kandy District has reported the highest number…
Author: The Chhattisgarh
The Indian Armed Forces’ operational prowess was unequivocally demonstrated during ‘Operation Sindoor’, a targeted strike that eliminated over 100 terrorists and decimated nine terror camps. Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Command, shared exclusive details about the mission, emphasizing its role in avenging the April 22 Pahalgam terror incident that resulted in 26 fatalities. He described the operation as a testament to India’s advanced capabilities in surveillance and precision targeting, noting the complete absence of collateral damage. “The targets were divided among the Army, Air Force, and Navy,” Lieutenant General Singh explained, highlighting the…
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The devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah continues to unfold in Sri Lanka, with the death toll now tragically reaching 123. The cyclone has unleashed torrents of rain, leading to widespread flooding and deadly landslides across several districts, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing many. Rescue efforts are in full swing as authorities work to reach those affected by the extreme weather. Official reports indicate that 123 people have lost their lives, and a further 130 are reported missing. The Kandy and Badulla districts have borne the brunt of the fatalities, with significant numbers of deaths and missing persons. Other…