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Indian submarine Sindhukesari arrives in Sri Lanka
PTI | May 4, 2026 6:38 PM CST

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The Indian Navy submarine INS Sindhukesari has arrived at Colombo port. Sri Lankan Navy welcomed the vessel with full naval traditions. The submarine's crew will engage in various programs. This visit follows recent joint deep-sea dives between the Indian and Sri Lankan navies. These exercises enhanced underwater search and rescue capabilities.

An Indian Navy submarine, Sindhukesari, has arrived at the port of Colombo for Operational Turnarounds, the Sri Lankan Navy said in a statement issued on Monday.

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The Sri Lankan Navy welcomed the Indian submarine with full naval traditions on its arrival on Sunday.

The submarine's crew is scheduled to participate in a variety of programmes organised by the Sri Lanka Navy, including visits to several tourist attractions in the island nation.


"#INSSindhukesari, a submarine of the #IndianNavy, arrived at the Port of #Colombo for Operational Turnarounds and was welcomed by the @srilanka_navy with full naval honours," High Commission of India in Sri Lanka posted on social media.

The navies of India and Sri Lanka have recently executed deep-sea dives, enhancing joint capabilities in underwater search, rescue and salvage operations, as part of a bilateral naval exercise held off the coast of Colombo.


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