The incident occurred late Tuesday evening, after which the rescue operations began. A team of SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and local divers resumed search and rescue operations on Wednesday morning when the boat carrying devotees capsized.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday virtually chaired the review meeting of CM Helpline-1905 from Uttarakhand Sadan in the national capital and said that people's problems can be solved sitting at home.
His remarks come as tensions rise amid violence in Nagpur over the demand to remove Aurangzeb's tomb situated in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) district of Maharashtra.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said that a fair investigation would be carried out into the murder of retired Sub-Inspector of Police Zakhir Hussain in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.
Fifty individuals have been detained, and a curfew remains in effect for the second consecutive day across ten police district areas in Nagpur following violent clashes that erupted on March 17, police said.
To ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the event, the district and police administrations have made comprehensive security measures. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is also scheduled to participate in the decade-old tradition of Rang Panchami Ger to be organised here on the occasion.
A spectacular sight awaits nature enthusiasts in Thoothukudi, as a flock of flamingos has arrived in the district for their annual migration. The birds, known for their striking pink plumage, are here to breed and feed, taking advantage of the region's rich resources.
The Defence Ministry has sanctioned Rs 100 crore for construction of a new Sainik School in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. The new Sainik School will be constructed at Langvoku in Karbi Anglong district.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday attended the centenary celebration of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama and inauguration of the newly built universal temple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsadeva at Silchar in Cachar district.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the tragic boat capsized at Matatila Dam near Khaniyadhana police station in Shivpuri district.
He criticised the BJP for neglecting the middle class and prioritising politics over people's welfare. Highlighting AAP's governance model, he urged the Centre to strengthen primary and district hospitals instead of launching scattered schemes.