The Coast Guard deployed hovercrafts from Haldia and so far, around 140 pilgrims have been rescued and operations are still going on, the Indian Coast Guard said.
"5 teams of NDRF are deployed here. 200 personnel are a part of the teams deputed here. Drone cameras are being used for security and surveillance," Deputy Commandant, NDRF 2nd Battalion, Pushpendra Kumar, said.
In a display of remarkable resilience and expertise, an Indian Army unit deployed on the Line of Control (LOC) in the Gulmarg sector of the Baramulla district showcased its exceptional capabilities in avalanche rescue operations during harsh winter conditions.
At least eight people were killed and another eight missing after an accident took place in a coal mine in the Chinese city of Pingdingshan in Henan province, Xinhua reported citing local authorities on Friday.
The incident occurred near Mangalnath temple under the jurisdiction of Chimanganj police station in the district on Friday evening. There were a total of four people travelling in the car. Soon after the incident, the locals present on the spot rescued them from the water and they were se
The India Coast Guard rescued 12 members of the crew from the fishing boat Sanju off Ponnani, Kerala, Public Relations Officer Defence Kochi said on Friday.
NGOs and Vigilance Committees shall extend all coordination and assistance in providing information concerning bank account details and other relevant documents and records of rescued children or those of their parents or guardians, stated the bench.
A labourer buried under the debris from a mudslide during sewer line work in a municipal area of the Satna district was rescued on Thursday, officials said.
A powerful storm has battered large areas of the eastern US. The storm has knocked out power across several states, leading to multiple rescues. It delivered its final blow to New England on Wednesday, CNN reported.
According to officials, information about the incident was received early Monday at 6:30 a.m. stating that ten people had been trapped in a lift after it collapsed at a restaurant bar in the Old Rajendra Place area of Karol Bagh.
Praising the Indian Navy for its 'daring operation' on the Arabian Sea to rescue a Liberian merchant ship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the marine warriors trawled 2000 kms from the Indian coastline tp thwart the attempted hijack and brought all 21 crew members, including 1
Following the rescue of 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from the hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lila Norfolk, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Saturday that India is known for the action that it takes to safeguard the lives of its people.