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Summary:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off two Indian Navy ships from Chennai and Thoothukudi ports carrying 950 tonnes of relief materials to Sri Lanka, which was severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The relief includes essential items like sugar, dal, milk powder, clothing, blankets, and tarpaulins. The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka received a sample kit. High-ranking officials and ministers were present at the ceremonies.
News Article:
Tamil Nadu Sends Aid to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah Devastation
CHENNAI, India – December 6, 2025 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today dispatched 950 tonnes of relief supplies to Sri Lanka, which is grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The neighboring island nation has suffered significant loss of life and widespread property damage due to the powerful storm.
Two Indian Navy vessels were flagged off from Chennai and Thoothukudi ports laden with vital necessities. The shipments include 300 tonnes of sugar, 300 tonnes of dal (lentils), 25 tonnes of milk powder, 5,000 dhotis, 5,000 sarees, 10,000 towels, 10,000 blankets, and 1,000 tarpaulins, offering immediate assistance to those displaced and affected by the cyclone.
During the ceremony, Chief Minister Stalin presented a sample kit of the relief materials to Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka. The aid package was mobilized through collaborative efforts across various departments of the Tamil Nadu government.
Several high-ranking officials and ministers were present at the send-off ceremonies, including Ministers P.K. Sekarbabu and S.M. Nasar, Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, and Rear Admiral Satish Shenai at the Chennai port, and Ministers P. Geetha Jeevan and Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi in Thoothukudi. This initiative underscores Tamil Nadu’s commitment to supporting its neighbors in times of crisis.
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