INS Chennai, which rescued the hijacked Bulk Carrier MV Lila Norfolk on January 5, reached Chennai on Feb 16. On Jan 05, the Indian naval warship reached the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast. As many as 21 crew members, including 15 Indians were onboard the ship which was hijacked by the pirates. The Indian Navy was quick to respond and rescued all the crew members. Navy’s elite commando unit MARCOS reached the vessel and initiated the “sanitisation” process. The rescued members hailed the Indian Navy’s efforts and a timely response.
17 February,2024 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai
“Bharat Mata Ki Jai” chants echoed on the cargo ship MV Lila Norfolk which was hijacked near the coast of Somalia. The Indian Navy was quick to respond and rescued all the crew members onboard including 15 Indians from the Cargo Ship Hijack. Assessing the situation in no time, INS Chennai warship was moved towards the hijacked cargo vessel on Jan 05. Also, continuous aerial recce of MV Lila Norfolk was undertaken by MQ9B (Sea Guardian), P8I and integral helicopters. The Indian Navy’s elite commando unit MARCOS reached the vessel and initiated its “sanitisation” process. The rescued crew members thanked the Indian Navy for a quick and timely assistance.
06 January,2024 03:53 PM IST
In a high voltage drama unfolding in the high seas, Indian Navy rescued all crew members from hijacked vessel MV Lila in Arabian Sea. The Liberian-flagged vessel was hijacked by pirates hijacked on Jan 04 near the coast of Somalia. Without wasting time, India strongly responded to the Cargo Ship Hijack and charged its mighty INS Chennai towards the hijacked vessel. On January 05, the Indian warship carrying lethal marine commandos reached MV Lila and issued the warning. The Indian Commandos boarded the hijacked vessel and immediately began the ‘sanitization’ work . Within no time, the MARCOS thwarted the prates and rescued all 21 crew, including 15 Indians. The Indian Navy has increased its surveillance of the Arabian Sea after a recent spate of attacks in the region. Earlier, in response to the situation, the Indian Navy launched a Maritime Patrol Aircraft for maritime security operations. The aircraft overflew the vessel on Friday morning and established contact with the vessel, ascertaining the safety of the crew. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has already increased its surveillance of the Arabian Sea after a recent spate of attacks. Moreover, the Indian Defence Minister on Dec 26, openly said that “they will hunt down the culprits from the bottom of the sea.”
06 January,2024 11:00 AM IST
A cargo ship, ‘MV LILA NORFOLK’ with 15 Indians onboard was hijacked on Jan 04 near the coast of Somalia. The Indian Navy is closely watching the cargo ship and has rushed a warship towards it, military officials confirmed. The Indian Navy warship INS Chennai is moving towards the hijacked vessel to tackle the situation. The vessel had sent a message on UKMTO portal indicating the boarding of five to six unknown armed personnel in the evening on Jan 04. The Indian Navy launched a Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) for Maritime Security Operations to assist the vessel. The aircraft flew over the vessel on the early morning of Jan 05 and established contact with the vessel.
05 January,2024 03:47 PM IST
The movie Adipurush is getting attention for all the wrong reasons since the teaser was released. After being heavily trolled by netizens for its poor VFX, hurting religious sentiments, and legal troubles, The actors playing the role in Ramlila Committee have also objected against the film. The Om Raut directed Adipurush will hit the screens in Jan 2023
07 October,2022 02:31 PM IST
Celebrations have begun on the festive occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in various parts of the country. From Kerala to Uttar Pradesh worshippers in large numbers have flocked temples with devotional fervour.
19 August,2022 02:25 PM IST
Ahead of Parsi new year, mid-day chats up with proud Bawa and Gara embroidery’s modern custodian Ashdeen Lilaowala, who launched his flagship store in Colaba and specialises in fashion inspired by the Parsi Gara, explains 4 designs of the heirloom hand embroidery.
15 August,2022 08:04 PM IST | Mumbai
Coming down heavily on the State and Delhi Police, the Supreme Court today ordered prosecution of police personnel involved in the midnight crack down on yoga guru Ramdev and his supporters in June last year saying it was a strike at the foundation of democracy. Video courtesy: NDTV
23 February,2012 06:32 PM IST
Dimple visits Rajesh Khanna at Lilavati Hospital.
25 June,2012 01:41 PM IST
The 51-year-old executive president of the Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray, has arrived Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital for an angioplasty. His younger cousin Raj Thackeray is at the hospital too and will be with Uddhav throughout the procedure, expected to take about two hours. Video courtesy: NDTV
20 July,2012 12:38 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
