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.
The bodies of the mother-daughter duo were recovered during rescue operations carried out by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local residents.
"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.
"The threat of Naxalism is not limited to remote areas only. Many front organizations have been formed. They are trying to shake the faith in the Constitution through an ecosystem. Many of these organizations try to rescue the arrested Naxalites. They create a safe haunt for them," he said.
The Senthur Express was halted at Sri Vaikundam Station on December 17, 2023, due to severe flooding. The initial focus of the rescue operation was on evacuating 300 passengers, but it was Ali's leadership, along with his team and other railway officials, that ensured the remaining 500 passe
The Adventure Tour Operator Association (ATOA) Mountain Search and Rescue Team successfully conducted a high-risk rescue operation at Jogini Falls in Vashisht, saving the life of a Sri Lankan national who had fallen off a cliff while trekking on Tuesday.
A senior official said on Sunday (local time) that the death toll from Cyclone Chido's passage across Mayotte would be in the hundreds, perhaps even thousands, as France rushed in rescue workers and supplies, France 24 reported.
Ravi Bhushan, the first Indian national out of 75 to return back, while talking to ANI recounted the cooperation by Indian embassy to assure their return.