India Rejects Pakistan’s Claim on Sri Lanka Aid-Flight Delay

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

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India on Tuesday firmly dismissed Pakistan’s allegation that New Delhi delayed granting overflight permission to an aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the accusation “ridiculous” and clarified that the clearance was given the same day

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India Clears Pakistan Aid Flight to Sri Lanka After Floods

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

India approved Pakistan’s request for over-flight clearance to deliver humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka after the island nation was hit by severe flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Officials clarified that the clearance was granted promptly and denied claims circulating in some reports that India had blocked the flight. Fast Clearance for Humanitarian Mission According

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India Sends Warships and Relief Teams to Flood-Hit Sri Lanka

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

India has launched a major relief operation after severe flooding and landslides hit Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India deployed warships, aircraft, and rescue teams to assist local authorities as the death toll and displacement numbers continue to rise. INS Vikrant Pressed Into Rescue Operations India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant,

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Cyclone Ditwah Leaves 123 Dead In Sri Lanka

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre has confirmed that at least 123 people have died after Cyclone Ditwah triggered widespread flooding and landslides across multiple districts. More than 130 people are still missing as rescue agencies struggle to reach isolated regions cut off by heavy debris and overflowing rivers. Thousands Displaced, Homes Destroyed Officials

Cricket Sports

Sri Lanka Stays On Pakistan Tour After Army Chief’s Assurance

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

Sri Lanka’s cricket team has continued its tour of Pakistan despite strong security concerns following a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people. Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, personally reached out to Sri Lankan authorities to assure them of enhanced security measures. His intervention came after several Sri Lankan players expressed a desire […]