Indian Navy-ferry disaster: Hunt on for 2 more feared missing in Arabian Sea

IANS | December 19, 2024 12:22 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) The search and rescue operations resumed on Thursday morning to trace out at least two tourists still ‘missing’ after an Indian Navy speedboat crashed into a passenger ferry off the Gateway of India in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday evening claiming 13 lives, including that of four naval personnel, officials said.

J&K SEC adds five more disasters to SDRF list

IANS | December 10, 2024 11:03 PM

Jammu, Dec 10 (IANS) J&K State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting for the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) has approved for inclusion of five more local disasters to the already notified list of disasters as per SDRF norms.

Delhi-NCR continues to breathe in 'very poor' quality air

IANS | November 30, 2024 9:24 AM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to deteriorate, posing severe health risks for the people living in the region. On Saturday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national Capital was recorded at 318, categorising it as 'very poor,' according to official data, while the air quality in Noida and Gurugram also continued to fall in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category.