In a commendable display of promptness and coordination, the Indian Army, in collaboration with civil administration, conducted a swift rescue operation in response to a grievous accident on National Highway 244 at Assar, near Wani Mod, approximately 4 km from COB ASSAR towards Batote.
The toll in the Doda bus accident has gone up. Thirty-eight people were killed and 17 others injured after the bus fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on Wednesday.
The death toll in the Doda bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir has reached to 36 while 6 others are said to be critical, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said in a post on X.
"Helicopter service to be arranged for shifting the more injured ones. All possible help, as required being provided. I am in constant touch," Union Minister Jitendra Singh said.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday reviewed the status of relief and rescue operations with senior officials at his residence to save 40 people trapped in Silkyara tunnel located on Uttarkashi-Yamnotri road.
Three persons were killed and one was seriously injured after a bike they were travelling on hit a parked tractor in Kakinada district, officials said on Monday.