On the occasion of 75th Republic Day, the Srinagar District Administration on January 26 decorated the rooftops of 120 ‘Shikara’ boats on Dal Lake, in Tricolour. The ‘Shikara’ boats together showcased three colours of the National Flag, i.e. Saffron, white and green with an Ashoka Chakra in the middle.
27 January,2024 01:42 PM IST | Delhi
Chennai city faced massive waterlogging triggered due to heavy rainfall owing to Cyclone Michaung. Roads in Chennai’s Pallikaranai area were inundated following the heavy rain. People living in the area were rescued using canoes and inflated boats. Public life was severely affected in Chennai as heavy rains lashed several parts of the city. The flood-like situation in Chennai triggered by heavy rainfall owing to ‘Cyclone Michaung’ disrupted not only human lives but displaced livestock and stray animals also. The families were forced to look for ways to stay safe amid the flood-like situation on the roads. Locals did not abandon their furry friends even as they fled to safer places. Some carried their pets in bucket to save them from the dire situation. Several areas, including Wallajah Road, Mount Road, Anna Salai, Chepauk, outside Omandurar government multispecialty hospital and other low-lying areas, were inundated due to persistent heavy rainfall.
06 December,2023 11:33 AM IST
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to remain the prime focus on everyone, the railways have quietly stepped up efforts to ensure smooth movement of trains in the city during the monsoon. Every year the city sees heavy rain which ends up flooding several parts of the city. This time authorities have made several arrangements to tackle rain-related challenges. Watch this video to find out more.
07 May,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Between 6:30 and 7:30 am this morning, two Coast Guard choppers and small vessels rescued 15 sailors trapped on an oil tanker. Video courtesy: NDTV
01 November,2012 08:12 PM IST
The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology in Kochi has introduced boats made of coconut tree wood as a cheaper alternative to the fishermen. Fishermen spend a lot of money on building boats made out of traditional wood.
09 July,2015 08:25 PM IST
Eight fishermen with two boats have been apprehended by the Sri Lankan navy near Palk Strait late last night. Earlier also Sri Lankan naval agencies have apprehended Indian fishermen and fishing trawlers on charges of poaching in their territorial waters.
03 March,2016 04:37 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the country's first e-boats on his visit to Varanasi on Sunday. The motive is to reduce pollution in the congested heritage city.
29 April,2016 03:38 PM IST
Mahalaxmi Express passengers have been evacuated safely. Rescue teams NDRF, WNC, Railway ministry managed to rescue the stranded passengers of Mahalaxmi Express that was stuck between Vangani and Badlapur. Watch the video for details.
27 July,2019 05:52 PM IST
4 seafarers working with a Navi-Mumbai-based company called TAG, have been living in deplorable conditions on-board two tugboats – TAG Rajvir and TAG Laxmi – since May last year, when their company became bankrupt. Though their contracts expired in June 2019, they can't leave the boats as the matter is sub judice. Journalist Diwakar Sharma covered the story for Mid-Day. The stranded seafarers also spoke to Mid-Day and told us more about their living conditions. Watch this video to know more!
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