Sri Lanka facing environmental disaster after ship
Rough seas and poor visibility forced Sri Lanka navy divers to abandon an inspection Thursday of a sinking ship threatening a disastrous oil spill off Colombo's main harbour, officials said.
Tamil Nadu government informed Madras high court on Tuesday that Sri Lankan deputy high commission has issued temporary travel documents to three convicts in the.. IndiaTimes
Coast guard personnel from India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka commence the four-day trilateral exercise 'DOSTI-16' to tackle emerging maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. Indian Coast Guard ships and helicopters participate alongside Sri Lankan and Maldivian counterparts. The exercise aims to enhance cooperation, strengthen friendship, improve mutual operational capability, and develop interoperability. It underscores a collective commitment to maritime security and stability in the region.
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India took a significant stride in its financial outreach on February 12 by inaugurating its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in Sri Lanka and Mauritius. Alongside, the RuPay card services were introduced in Mauritius, marking a strategic move to enhance connectivity and ease financial transactions in the region.
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The INS Karanj, an Indian Navy submarine, received a ceremonial welcome in Colombo, signaling India's role as a key security provider in the Indian Ocean. The move coincides with China's PLA Navy research vessel arriving in the Maldives. The visit underscores India's diplomatic and strategic efforts to counterbalance China's influence in the region.
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Injured crew member treated after Dali ship crash at Baltimore's bridge. Crew alerted authorities, saving lives. Synergy Marine Group confirms safety. Biden.. IndiaTimes
Discover the latest developments in the Indian Ocean as Chinese surveillance vessels, Xiang Yang Hong 01 and Xiang Yang Hong 03, make their presence known. While one ship heads towards Colombo, the other is docked at Male. Stay tuned for insights into their activities and implications for regional security.
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The 'X-press Pearl' cargo ship caught fire due to a chemical reaction of hazardous material on board. Massive environmental damage has resulted due to this burning, including the death of local marine..
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — Sri Lanka's beautiful beaches are being swamped by billions of plastic pellets and toxins as the country deals with a massive and growing environmental disaster.
The disaster..