Ambulances gifted by India help Sri Lanka save 1.5 million lives

Sunday, 6 April 2025 (49 minutes ago)
In a significant act of goodwill in 2016, India gifted Sri Lanka 88 ambulances, which have since expanded to a fleet of 322. These ambulances provide crucial emergency services, saving approximately 1.5 million lives. India's gesture underscores the strong cooperative relations between the two nations, as seen in recent humanitarian efforts in Myanmar.

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