Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, recently paid his respects to the Mahanayake Theros of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters.

During the meeting, he briefed them on India's support for rescue and relief operations in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

He also sought their blessings for India's continued assistance in the rehabilitation and recovery phases across the country, the Indian High Commission stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Speaking to the media later, Santosh Jha emphasized that at a time when Sri Lanka requires support, India is ready and willing to provide the necessary assistance.

"I briefed them on the steps that...