Colombo, April 22 -- India's naval vessel INS Nireekshak arrived at Colombo to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral diving exercise, IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, scheduled from April 21 to April 27.

According to an official release from the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday, INS Nireekshak arrived at the island nation on Tuesday, April 21.

The week-long exercise will bring together diving teams from the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy to undertake a series of specialised underwater operations and training drills. The initiative is aimed at enhancing interoperability, strengthening coordination, and facilitating the exchange of best practices between the two maritime forces.

Upon arrival, INS Nireekshak was accord...