News for 'Coastline'

Marine SEZ mooted in Gujarat

Marine SEZ mooted in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The proposed SEZ will have various facilities including processing centers and cold storage and other critical infrastructure facilities required for marine food exports.

Italian ambassador hopes marine case will be fast, fair

Italian ambassador hopes marine case will be fast, fair

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Italy on Thursday said the trial against its two marines, who allegedly killed Indian fishermen off Kerala coast last year, will be fast and fair and India will honour its commitment given to Rome.

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Unlike RIL, the Adani group has not yet brought in any big stakeholders to refinance debt or expand.

 Best vacations for thrill-seekers

Best vacations for thrill-seekers

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

Forget bungee jumping: Today's vacationing adrenalin junkies want fighter jets, sharks, Corvettes and black-water rafting.

Bollywood music is now a psychological warfare weapon

Bollywood music is now a psychological warfare weapon

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

British special forces are blasting Bollywood music as a new psychological warfare weapon against Islamic State terrorists in Libya on the advice of a Pakistani-born intelligence officer, it emerged on Wednesday.

Global Vectra to buy 17 choppers

Global Vectra to buy 17 choppers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

Coast Guard to get vessels to fight pollution

Coast Guard to get vessels to fight pollution

Rediff.com27 May 2007

The commissioning of these ships is of great significance for the Coast Guard, that is the nodal agency for oil spill response in India's Exclusive Economic Zone under the National Oil Disaster Contingency Plan.

China can't browbeat India

China can't browbeat India

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'By causing military humiliation of India it intends to send a signal to other Asian countries to toe the Chinese line,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India plans to promote cruise tourism

India plans to promote cruise tourism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

India, which has a 7,500 km long coastline and nearly 200 ports, will soon come out with a National Cruise Shipping Policy to promote tourism.

'Navy prepared for any threat to Bombay High'

'Navy prepared for any threat to Bombay High'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Maintaining that oil rigs at Bombay High were high on the terror strike list, the new naval chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said his force had drawn extensive plans to deal with such a threat.

Mumbai attacks brought in lot of self-awareness: Coast Guard

Mumbai attacks brought in lot of self-awareness: Coast Guard

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

In view of the coastal security lapse during 26/11 attack, the Indian Coast Guard has begun augmenting its off-shore strength and the force aims to have 150 ships and 100 twin-engine aircraft by 2020 in its fleet.

Cyclone near Gujarat coast weakens

Cyclone near Gujarat coast weakens

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

Though the alert mode has been lowered meteorological and coastal agencies have warned fishermen not to venture into the sea till the weather clears up completely.

Central America: Hurricane Stan kills 59

Central America: Hurricane Stan kills 59

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Central America: Hurricane Stan kills 59

Tsunami reveals stone scriptures

Tsunami reveals stone scriptures

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

The Archaeological Survey of India has decided to conduct a detailed survey on the sculptures, which included lions, a horse and a miniature cut-in shrine, official sources said.

Search operations continue in AP, toll 96

Search operations continue in AP, toll 96

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Krishna district bore the brunt of the massive tidal waves accounting for 35 deaths followed by Prakasam district (27), Nellore (12), Guntur (10), West Godavari (eight) and East Godavari (four).

Tsunami -- the killer waves

Tsunami -- the killer waves

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

The waves are usually triggered by seismic disturbances -- coastal earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or undersea landslides -- that jolt the ocean floor.

Hurricane Emily hits shore, weakens

Hurricane Emily hits shore, weakens

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Officials in Mexico's Tamaulipas state, which borders Texas, said 18,000 people had been evacuated Tuesday from 20 low-lying, seaside communities.

HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The petitioners challenged the reclamation and construction work for the project on the primary ground that it will result in damage to the coastline and destroy major marine life along the coast and livelihood of the fishermen.

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when the FIFA lovers will be in full cheer to support their favorite teams in the World Cup 2018.

'My biggest worry is electricity'

'My biggest worry is electricity'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'The worst affected is the electricity supply. A huge number of poles, some 6,000 to 8,000 poles have been damaged completely. That will take a lot of time for restoration.'

Goans oppose foreigners running shacks

Goans oppose foreigners running shacks

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

Foreigners who operate/own shacks and restaurants along the Baga-Anjuna coastline say they are being victimised by locals jealous of their success.

Centre withdraws tsunami alert, people return home

Centre withdraws tsunami alert, people return home

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

The Centre had issued the warnings across the Indian Ocean after a massive earthquake, measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale, off the Indonesian coast.

Warning system does not extend to Indian Ocean

Warning system does not extend to Indian Ocean

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

The warning system is designed to alert nations that potentially destructive waves may hit their coastlines within three to 14 hours.

Over 2,400 killed after tsunamis pound Sri Lanka

Over 2,400 killed after tsunamis pound Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

The government declared a state of disaster in the wake of the calamity as the casualty figures mounted and displaced people in the island's worst affected areas sought shelter in makeshift refugee camps.

The orphans the waves left behind

The orphans the waves left behind

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

The tsunami-hit, a year later

The tsunami-hit, a year later

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The orphans the waves left behind

The orphans the waves left behind

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

When Nature Struck

When Nature Struck

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

If you were one of those who escaped nature's fury or were witness to the whole incident, please share your experience with us.

More than 4,850 killed in Sri Lanka

More than 4,850 killed in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

"It is a huge tragedy and it is unfolding all the time," said Lalith Weerathunga, secretary to the prime minister.

832 killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami; toll could rise to 'thousands'

832 killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami; toll could rise to 'thousands'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

As many as 3,50,000 people have been rendered homeless in the region.

'Once in a lifetime' Hurricane Florence batters US East Coast

'Once in a lifetime' Hurricane Florence batters US East Coast

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

She's here. The driving winds and pelting rain of Hurricane Florence's western edge began to batter the United States East Coast, giving the region a taste of what's to come as the monster storm moves ashore. Even though the one-time Category 4 tempest has been downgraded to a Category 2, it's still packing lethal 100-mph winds and the potential for 13-foot storm surges and 40 inches of rain, officials warned.

Van Moorsel strikes gold again

Van Moorsel strikes gold again

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

The Dutch athlete become the first woman in Olympic history to win three gold medals on the road.

'We don't know where to go... '

'We don't know where to go... '

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

It will take a long time for the people of the picturesque coastline in Kollam to overcome the shock of the nightmare caused by the killer waves that claimed over 100 lives in the densely populated fishing hamlets of the district, in Kerala.

Women-only luxury island opening in Finland

Women-only luxury island opening in Finland

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Ever wondered what it would feel like to live on an island where only women lived? Come June this year, one won't need to think about it as it will become a reality, thanks to SuperShe island. Here's a look at the place where no men are allowed!

Cyclone 'Helen': Massive evacuation in four AP districts

Cyclone 'Helen': Massive evacuation in four AP districts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Massive evacuation has been undertaken in four districts of Andhra Pradesh before a severe cyclone hits the eastern coast on Thursday followed by very heavy rainfall.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.