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TN CM Stalin flags off relief materials to cyclone-battered Sri Lanka

Chennai, Dec 5 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday flagged off relief materials for cycone-ravaged Sri Lanka, through India Coast Guard Ships, from Chennai and Thoothukudi.
Of the total 950 MT relief materials, 650 tonnes were flagged off from Chennai Port and the remaining 300 tonnes from Thoothukudi Port.
The Chief Minister handed over samples of the consignment, including milk powder, blankets and bed sheets, to the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai, Dr Ganesanathan, who was present on the occasion.
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