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
If you want to soak into the culture of goa, books your tickets and head right away. Goa is currently celebrating its annual festival called Shigmo which is a 14 day celebration full of fanfare, folk songs and dances. Watch the video.
16 March,2023 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai
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
The 64th Senso Moatsu Festival 2016, which was organised by Kangtsung Village Council in Makokchung District, Nagaland, was held at a public ground in Kangtsung on Thursday.
06 May,2016 05:48 PM IST
People in Jammu and Kashmir are doing their last minute shopping of goats and lambs ahead of Eid-al-Adha. In Srinagar, scores of vendors were seen selling goats and sheep of varying sizes, as they tried to do maximum business before the sacrifice feast begins on Friday and ends on Saturday. A vendor said there was no standard rate for the cattle and it all depends on the weight. A customer, who was out to buy lambs and goats, said this Eidgah area in the city is famous for its animal fair, as vendors come from several urban and rural areas of Kashmir. As per the religious belief, Eid ul Adha is celebrated on the day when Prophet Abraham offered to sacrifice his son, but God asked to offer an animal instead. So, he sacrificed a goat.
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