An Indian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft carrying urgent humanitarian assistance for those affected by the prevailing adverse weather arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, this morning.
The consignment—consisting of hygiene kits and other essential relief items provided by the Government of India—was formally handed over to the Indian High Commission in Colombo by Advisor (Development Cooperation) Maithri Kulkarni, Assistant Defence Advisor Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, and a team of Indian Air Force officers.
Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, along with several senior SLAF officers, was present to officially receive the aid package.
