Thoothukudi, Dec. 6 -- The Tamil Nadu Government dispatched 300 tonnes of relief assistance and essential supplies for Sri Lanka's Cyclone Ditwah-affected communities from Thoothukudi port on Saturday, as the island nation plans for rehabilitation and recovery after the devastating tropical storm wreaked havoc for the past weeks.

According to a release, the consignment--comprising sugar, pulses and milk powder--was flagged off by Tamil Nadu Minister for Social Welfare and Women's Rights, P Geetha Jeevan and transported through three Indian Navy ships carrying 100 tonnes each.

The whole operation was coordinated under the supervision of Thoothukudi District Collector Ilambagavath.

The move comes after the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK St...