2024: From heartbreaking losses to unbelievable crimes - a year that stunned India

IANS | December 29, 2024 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The year 2024 was marked by various events that had a profound impact on the nation. Several of these incidents sparked widespread discussions, leaving both the government and the public in a state of shock. Here’s a look at some of the key events that created a stir across the country.

Punjab building collapse: NDRF, Army continue rescue operation

IANS | December 22, 2024 8:29 AM

Chandigarh, Dec 22 (IANS) Rescuers involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Army on Sunday began the operation on the second day as three people were believed to be trapped in the debris of a four-storey collapsed building in Punjab’s Mohali town. A 20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh has died in the incident.

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.