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Indian Army Launches Major Bridge Project in Sri Lanka Under Operation Sagar Bandhu
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The Indian Army has launched a major bridge project in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, linking Colombo with the key economic centre of Puttalam.
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Indian Army Launches Major Bridge Project in Sri Lanka Under Operation Sagar Bandhu
The Indian Army has launched a major bridge project in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu. The Ministry of Defence said the bridge links Colombo, the capital city, with the key economic centre of Puttalam along the vital coastal corridor passing through the Chilaw district. The project represents India's ongoing engineering assistance provided to support Sri Lanka's infrastructure development. The bridge is expected to improve connectivity and facilitate economic growth in the region. The Indian Army has been providing engineering assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu since 2025. The project is a significant step in strengthening India-Sri Lanka relations and promoting regional cooperation.
Indian Army Launches Major Bridge Project in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
The Indian Army has launched a major bridge project in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, which aims to provide engineering assistance to support Sri Lanka's infrastructure development. The project will link Colombo with the key economic centre of Puttalam. The bridge is expected to play a critical role in supporting Sri Lanka's economic growth, by providing a vital transportation link between the two cities. The project is part of India's ongoing efforts to support Sri Lanka's development, and is seen as a key component of the country's infrastructure development plans. The Indian Army has a long history of providing engineering assistance to Sri Lanka, and this project is seen as a continuation of that effort.
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