Search For "rescue operations"
Meghalaya coal mine blast death toll rises to 27: NDRF official
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
The death toll in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills coal mine blast incident has risen to 27 as two bodies were recovered during rescue operations, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official said.
Read More
Meghalaya Coal Mine death toll rises to 25; President Murmu, PM Modi condo
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
The death toll in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills coal mine incident has risen to 25 as rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions.
Read More
Meghalaya: NDRF rescue operations underway after illegal coal mine blast
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on Friday arrived at the blast site in Thangskai area of Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills to carry out rescue and recovery operations after an explosion in an illegal rat-hole coal mine that claimed 18 lives.
Read More
Amit Shah speaks to Meghalaya CM after 18 dead in coal mine blast, assures
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
The Chief Minister announced that the Meghalaya government will provide an ex gratia of Rs 3 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia worth Rs 2 lakh each for the families of 18 victims who lost their lives in the tragic Meghalaya
Read More
Coal mine blast: Meghalaya govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh each for
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
"Individuals who are involved in any illegal activities, action will be taken. Whoever is responsible for this incident will face very strict action. We will not let go of anybody who is involved in this," Sangma said while addressing a press conference.
Read More
Death toll rises to 18 in Meghalaya coal mine blast incident
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikash Kumar confirmed that an explosion had taken place inside an illegal coal mine, and several persons were suspected to be trapped, with 18 bodies recovered from the incident site during the rescue operation.
Read More
PM announces ex-gratia for victim's kin in Meghalaya coal mine blast
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Those who have been injured in the incident in the Thangskai area of East Jaintia Hills district will be given ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 each, the PMO announced.
Read More
Meghalaya govt orders inquiry into coal mine incident that claims 16 lives
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
"Profoundly saddened by the tragic coal mine incident in East Jaintia Hills. My deepest sympathies are with the families who have lost their loved ones in this unfortunate tragedy. The Government of Meghalaya has ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the incident. Accountability will be fi
Read More
Meghalaya: 16 killed in explosion at rat-hole coal mine in Thangskai
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
"The incident took place in the Thangsku area on Thursday. Several labourers trapped inside the coal mine following an explosion. SDRF, police, and local administration engaged in search and rescue operations. So far, 16 bodies have been recovered. One person received burn injuries," SP K
Read More
Assam: 3 students missing after boat capsizes in Gangadhar River
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The incident triggered panic among people present on the riverbank. With prompt action from locals, 19 of the 22 children were rescued safely. However, three children remain missing.
Read More
CM Bhupendra Patel flags off 183 vehicles for forest personnel at Sasan Gi
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has flagged off 183 such vehicles at Sasan Gir on Thursday morning. The specially equipped vehicles have been provided to forest personnel for conservation, protection, rescue, and rehabilitation work.
Read More
Telangana: Five bodies recovered in Nampally fire incident
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Explaining the circumstances that led to the tragedy, the DG said the victims were workers who had been provided accommodation in the basement of the building. "They were working here and were given accommodation in the basement. So two of them were trying to rescue the others. But unfort
Read More