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News for 'Search and Rescue Operations'

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Several people are feared trapped under the debris of the structure.

Junior soccer team, trapped in Thai caves, found safe after 9 days

Junior soccer team, trapped in Thai caves, found safe after 9 days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

On June 23, the boys and their 25-year-old coach had entered the Tham Luang network of caves on a team outing. However, they were stranded following a heavy and continuous downpour that flooded the cave.

Over 20 hrs after vessel sinks, 4 navy personnel still missing

Over 20 hrs after vessel sinks, 4 navy personnel still missing

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Four navy personnel, including an officer, remained missing on Friday after a vessel sank off the Vishakhapatnam coast on Thursday night and a full scale search is underway to trace them besides.

AN-32: Remains of 13 air warriors retrieved

AN-32: Remains of 13 air warriors retrieved

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The AN-32 aircraft went missing on June 3 after taking off from Assam's Jorhat. The aircraft was headed for Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground in Arunachal Pradesh when it lost contact with ground authorities around 1 pm.

11 killed, over 40 feared trapped as Mumbai building collapses

11 killed, over 40 feared trapped as Mumbai building collapses

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Fire brigade, Mumbai Police and civic officials rushed to the site to carry out the rescue operation.

Researchers use WiFi to count people

Researchers use WiFi to count people

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The findings have potential for many diverse applications.

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The black box of the Yeti Airlines aircraft has been recovered from the accident site on Monday, as a search is on for the four persons still missing after the plane with 72 people, including five Indians, on board crashed into a river gorge while landing at Nepal's newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara.

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

In line with the government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the ministry of defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.

4 killed as blast destroys building in UK; Police rules out terror angle

4 killed as blast destroys building in UK; Police rules out terror angle

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Police declared a "major incident" after the explosion occurred on Sunday evening on a stretch of road containing commercial and residential properties close to Leicester's city centre.

Body of missing MiG-29 pilot found 11 days after crash

Body of missing MiG-29 pilot found 11 days after crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Indian Navy deployed nine warships, 14 aircraft and a number of fast interceptor craft as part of the search and rescue mission to locate Commander Singh.

Hunt on for missing AirAsia jet likely to be 'at bottom of sea'

Hunt on for missing AirAsia jet likely to be 'at bottom of sea'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The AirAsia aircraft that went missing after taking off from Indonesia with 162 people on board may be at the bottom of the sea, a top Indonesian official said on Monday, as the multinational search for the Airbus continued amid fading hopes of finding any survivors.

Maharashtra CM hopeful that 'Jai' the missing tiger will return

Maharashtra CM hopeful that 'Jai' the missing tiger will return

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The seven-year-old big cat went missing from Umred Karhandla wildlife sanctuary in April.

Siachen tragedy: Mortal remains of remaining 8 soldiers recovered

Siachen tragedy: Mortal remains of remaining 8 soldiers recovered

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The army confirmed the recovery of the mortal remains of nine soldiers buried under Siachen Glacier avalanche debris on Tuesday evening.

27 killed as Mali hostages crisis ends; 20 Indians rescued

27 killed as Mali hostages crisis ends; 20 Indians rescued

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

At least 27 people were reported dead on Friday after Malian commandos stormed the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mali's capital, Bamako with at least 170 people inside, many of them foreigners, that had been seized by Islamist gunmen.

Bhopal hospital fire: 4 newborns die before they could be named

Bhopal hospital fire: 4 newborns die before they could be named

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The newborns, who were just about one to nine days old, had not even been named by their parents as they were admitted to the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of the government-run Kamala Nehru Hospital for treatment.

Lanka floods toll reaches 82 as more bodies pulled out

Lanka floods toll reaches 82 as more bodies pulled out

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Rescuers pulled out more bodies from the muddy debris of disastrous landslide taking the toll to over 80.

Death toll in Bhiwandi building collapse rises to 39

Death toll in Bhiwandi building collapse rises to 39

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The dead include 18 children in the age group of two to 15, including three toddlers, an official said.

Ferry fire leaves 40 dead, 150 injured in Bangladesh

Ferry fire leaves 40 dead, 150 injured in Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

At least 40 people died and nearly 150 others were injured on Friday after a packed three-storey ferry carrying around 500 passengers caught fire on the Sugandha River in southern Bangladesh, officials said.

Parrikar rues lack of leads on missing AN-32

Parrikar rues lack of leads on missing AN-32

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The search and rescue operation for the missing AN-32 aircraft entered its fifth day on Tuesday even as hopes of finding alive the 29 defence personnel on board receded as all leads till now have turned out to be bad.

Human remains, wrist watches recovered from Dornier crash site

Human remains, wrist watches recovered from Dornier crash site

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The authorities have called the families of the crew for carrying out DNA tests for identification of the deceased and collecting the remains and personal effects.

5 days on, no trace of missing IAF plane

5 days on, no trace of missing IAF plane

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The IAF has flown more than 100 hours in search operations. No effort is being spared to locate the missing aircraft,' the statement added.

Weather left no time for vessel master, explains Afcons

Weather left no time for vessel master, explains Afcons

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Afcons Infrastructure, whose chartered barge P305 with 261 personnel at the Bombay High offshore oilfield was wrecked by cyclonic storm Tauktae earlier this week, on Thursday said the weather deteriorated rapidly and reached levels far worse than forecasts.

U'khand floods: CM says ISRO, DRDO helping to determine cause

U'khand floods: CM says ISRO, DRDO helping to determine cause

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

After a comprehensive analysis is undertaken to find the reasons of this incident, "we will build an elaborate plan to avert any potential tragedy going forward", Rawat said.

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The aid will directly benefit 25,000 people from some of the worst hit areas of the state, adding a humanitarian expert from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Operations has also been deployed to assess the situation in the state.

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

Shaurya Chakra for Mumbai-based Navy pilot

Shaurya Chakra for Mumbai-based Navy pilot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Commander Kasutubh Gosavi was given the honour for saving 15 lives.

Helicopter crashes in quake-hit Nepal; foreigner among 4 killed

Helicopter crashes in quake-hit Nepal; foreigner among 4 killed

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

At least four persons, including a foreigner, were killed on Tuesday when their helicopter crashed while returning after distributing relief materials to earthquake victims in Nepal's mountainous region.

5 more aftershocks jolt Nepal, toll in fresh Nepal quake climbs to 110

5 more aftershocks jolt Nepal, toll in fresh Nepal quake climbs to 110

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The death toll in Nepal from this week's earthquake has risen to 110, authorities said on Thursday even as a fresh tremor, measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale, was felt in Nepal on Thursday.

Cockpit voice recorder of crashed AN-32 found

Cockpit voice recorder of crashed AN-32 found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The Indian Air Force had on Thursday said all 13 people on board the aircraft have died.

IAF to get 10 light combat choppers, Army 5 as CCS approves procurement

IAF to get 10 light combat choppers, Army 5 as CCS approves procurement

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The defence ministry said 10 helicopters will be for the Indian Air Force and five will be for the Indian Army.

Seventh body recovered from INS Sindhurakshak

Seventh body recovered from INS Sindhurakshak

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Rescuers from the Indian Navy on Monday extricated one more body from INS Sindhurakshak, taking the number of victims recovered from the fire-devastated submarine to seven even as professional savers from reputed companies commenced preliminary survey activities.

17 dead in fire at cracker storage unit in Delhi, owner arrested

17 dead in fire at cracker storage unit in Delhi, owner arrested

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

The dead include 10 women and seven men, another fire official said, noting that a man and woman were injured.

PHOTOS: Floods devastate Japan, over 170 killed

PHOTOS: Floods devastate Japan, over 170 killed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

While Mumbai struggles with heavy rains for the past four days, torrential rain in Japan, unleashed floods and landslides resulting in the deaths of over 150 people. Rescuers in Japan are racing to find survivors after the country witnessed the country's worst weather disaster for 36 years.

Capt Shiva Reporting For Duty In Siachen

Capt Shiva Reporting For Duty In Siachen

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

She is the first lady to be deployed on the Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield.

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The explosion took place at 4 pm at the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl workers' convention in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

Chennai's story needs to be heard

Chennai's story needs to be heard

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

No one imagined that this could happen to Chennai. We were just a happy little town content with our Kollywood and Coffee, but humanity has won over once again, says Pavithra Selvam.

23 days on, no trace of Meghalaya miners

23 days on, no trace of Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

At least 15 miners were trapped in the 370 foot-deep illegal coal mine in Lumthari village of East Jaintia Hills district since December 13 and all efforts to pump the water out of flooded mine have been in vain.

The teacher's daughter making naval history

The teacher's daughter making naval history

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi, the daughter of a village headmaster in Bihar, will conduct maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue missions.

The American who rescues Indian treasures!

The American who rescues Indian treasures!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'Cultural property crimes have been linked, by the United Nations and others, to terrorism.' 'These links show the perpetrators to be associated with major criminal and terrorist networks like ISIS.

He's a survivor! Japanese boy left in forest found alive

He's a survivor! Japanese boy left in forest found alive

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

His father has apologised to his son and rescuers, saying, "we went too far".

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