The Indian Navy craft lost control while undertaking engine trials in Mumbai Harbour due to engine malfunction. As a result, the boat collided with a passenger ferry which subsequently capsized.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased in the boat mishap in Mumbai on Wednesday.
A devastating maritime accident occurred claiming the lives of 13 people near Mumbai as an Indian Navy boat collided with the passenger ferry Neelkamal, causing it to capsize while en route from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves.
Four of the six persons onboard the Navy boat which rammed into the ferry on Wednesday have lost their lives while one of them is critically injured, Indian Navy officials said.
"I am shocked and saddened to learn of the accident involving a passenger ferryboat and an Indian Navy craft boat near Mumbai Harbour. My condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. I pray for the swift success of the rescue and relief operations and a quick recovery of t
Addressing the media persons, CM Fadnavis said, "Near Mumbai, in Buchar island, a passenger vessel named 'Neelkamal' capsized at around 3.55 pm after colliding with a Navy boat. 101 have been rescued but 13 people have died, as of 7.30 pm. Among 13 who died, 10 were civilians and 3 were N
According to officials, the ferry, carrying 85 people, including five crew members, was en route to Elephanta Island when it capsized near Uran, Karanja, around 6.30 pm.
After Pakistani nationals lost their lives attempting to illegally enter Europe by boat, Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch a nationwide crackdown on human smuggling networks, The News International reported on Sunday.
The resort is located in the backwater region of Bansagar Dam in the district. Tourists visiting the resort will enjoy a boat club, a restaurant, and recreational amenities.
The resort is located in the backwater region of Bansagar Dam in Shahdol district of Rewa division in the state. Tourists visiting the resort will enjoy a boat club, a restaurant, and recreational amenities.