News for 'Search and Rescue'

5G will make our cities smarter and society safer: Akash Ambani

5G will make our cities smarter and society safer: Akash Ambani

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

5G ambulances will not just allow remote consultation, but would also be able to transit data and video to hospitals in real time, saving precious time for critical patients. 5G technology would also support the development of new educational applications, improve agriculture productivity, and aid search and rescue missions with high resolution cameras in disaster recovery zones.

8 dead, 31 missing in avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

8 dead, 31 missing in avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

A total of 430 BRO workers were at the road-construction site when the avalanche occurred on Friday, Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar said.

Army rounds up 25 miscreants with arms in Manipur

Army rounds up 25 miscreants with arms in Manipur

Rediff.com29 May 2023

At least 25 miscreants with arms, ammunition and grenades have been rounded up by Indian Army and paramilitary forces across ethnic-strife riven Manipur, officials said on Monday.

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The public relations agency for which the woman worked and the insurance company where her husband was employed announced their termination on Twitter.

Uttarakhand glacier burst death toll rises to 70

Uttarakhand glacier burst death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

According to the information received from the disaster control room yesterday, one dead body was recovered from Srinagar Chauras and one from Kirti Nagar. Of the 206 missing, 70 bodies and 29 human organs have been recovered so far.

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from football matches held across Europe on Saturday

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both Israel and Hamas claimed that gunfights were ongoing at numerous locations within Israeli territory.

'Nothing is greater than saving a life'

'Nothing is greater than saving a life'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

'The emotions I saw in the eyes of the survivors when we pulled them out of the sea into our helicopter will remain with me for the rest of my life.'

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Arnie's back, Varun shape shifts while others fight the good fight and more on OTT this week.

Satyaprem Ki Katha Review: Kiara Hits The Right Notes

Satyaprem Ki Katha Review: Kiara Hits The Right Notes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

One of the great criers of her generation, Kiara's pain pierces through the screen and makes a heartfelt picture of how she feels even when the script cannot see her, observes Sukanya Verma.

It was dark, could hear only screams of people: Maha landslide survivor

It was dark, could hear only screams of people: Maha landslide survivor

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At least 12 persons died in the landslide that took place late Wednesday night in remote Irshalwadi, reaching which takes more than an hour from the nearest motorable road.

Manipur: 8 killed, 72 missing as massive landslide blocks river's flow

Manipur: 8 killed, 72 missing as massive landslide blocks river's flow

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

At least six people were killed and dozens were missing after a massive landslide occurred at a railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district, officials said.

5 days on, Odisha train accident site continues to draw onlookers

5 days on, Odisha train accident site continues to draw onlookers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Five days after the tragic triple train accident near this station, it was business as usual in Bahanaga Bazar with a handful passengers, including a few sightseers thronging the tiny way station.

Arunachal Pradesh: Missing helicopter spotted, rescue efforts underway

Arunachal Pradesh: Missing helicopter spotted, rescue efforts underway

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A helicopter of state-run Pawan Hans with three persons on board including a senior police officer on Tuesday went missing for a while before being spotted in a dense forest.

'Rescue operation? It was a joke!'

'Rescue operation? It was a joke!'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In a brief interaction with Indrani Roy/ Rediff.com, Ashok Bhattacharya discusses the tragedy and criticizes the TMC government for the tragedy.

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Dominique Lapierre, the French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced on Sunday.

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

How Long Will Putin Destroy Ukraine?

How Long Will Putin Destroy Ukraine?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the war in Ukraine is just beginning.

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.

Manipur landslide: Five more bodies retrieved from debris, toll mounts to 47

Manipur landslide: Five more bodies retrieved from debris, toll mounts to 47

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Two army personnel and 12 civilians are still unaccounted for in the worst natural disaster to have hit the northeastern state in recent times.

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

A thorough probe is underway, none of the authorities has so far talked about any possibility of a sabotage.

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Death toll rises to 72

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Death toll rises to 72

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Missing reports of 205 persons have been registered at Joshimath police station so far.

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Khost in southeastern Afghanistan and was at a depth of 51 km.

Malaysian PM admits they 'didn't get everything right' in MH370 search

Malaysian PM admits they 'didn't get everything right' in MH370 search

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has admitted that Malaysia 'did not get everything right' in the first few days of Flight MH370's disappearance and called for implementing real-time tracking of airliners, as the search for the crashed jet was hampered by technical troubles on Wednesday.

We're fine, yet not fine: Turkish nationals living in Delhi

We're fine, yet not fine: Turkish nationals living in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Turkish-origin people living in India are trying to stay calm despite knowing that their home country would take several years to overcome the devastation.

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The death toll in Turkey and Syria jolted by multiple earthquakes has reached more than 5,000, even as two fresh tremors hit eastern Turkey on Tuesday, reported the United States Geological Survey.

Flood situation worsens in J-K, 138 dead, 12,000 rescued

Flood situation worsens in J-K, 138 dead, 12,000 rescued

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Flood fury on Sunday maintained its grip over Jammu and Kashmir, leaving 138 dead and many marooned as the swirling waters inundated the army cantonment, Civil Secretariat and the high court in Srinagar and snapped road and communication links.

Maha rain fury: 36 killed after landslide in Raigad

Maha rain fury: 36 killed after landslide in Raigad

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The toll in the incident near Talai village in Mahad tehsil is likely to rise, police said, as many areas of Maharashtra continued to face rain fury since the past few days.

Kerala landslides: Toll rises to 24; 46 still missing

Kerala landslides: Toll rises to 24; 46 still missing

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"The death toll has gone up to 24. The search operations are still going on. However, rains have started. "Despite that, our officials, and the NDRF are engaged in search and rescue operations," Idukki District Collector H Dineshan said.

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The agency also recovered an electronic circuit used in making explosives from the rented flat of the terror suspects in Pune's Kondhwa area along with 500 GB data from the devices, he said.

MiG 29K crashes over sea off Goa, pilot ejects safely

MiG 29K crashes over sea off Goa, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The aircraft was on a routine sortie over the sea off Goa.

Nepal crash: Family yet to identify bodies of 4 victims from UP

Nepal crash: Family yet to identify bodies of 4 victims from UP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

"We were shown 25 bodies that were badly burnt. Now it it expected that we will be shown more bodies on Friday or Saturday. The rules here (in Nepal) are different due to which the process of handing over the bodies will take time," Abhinash Kushwaha, brother of one of the deceased Abhihesk Kushwaha, told PTI over phone from Nepal.

Barge tragedy: 66 dead; Navy deploys diving teams to look for bodies

Barge tragedy: 66 dead; Navy deploys diving teams to look for bodies

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The Navy and the Coast Guard continued the search for the nine missing personnel from the barge and 11 from Varaprada even as hopes of finding more survivors of the Cyclone Tauktae fury receded, an official said.

4 dead, many feared trapped as coal mines collapse in Jh'khand

4 dead, many feared trapped as coal mines collapse in Jh'khand

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The officials said that families of the illegal miners are yet to report to the authorities, fearing police action.

Indian Navy gets 2 Romeo anti-submarine choppers from US

Indian Navy gets 2 Romeo anti-submarine choppers from US

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

All 24 all-weather helicopters will be armed with Hellfire missiles and lethal rocket systems.

Male fire: Gas cylinders stored at workers' quarters, 2nd fire in garage

Male fire: Gas cylinders stored at workers' quarters, 2nd fire in garage

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The fire broke out in the car repair garage in M Nirufehi, located near the Maaveyo Mosque, around 12:30 am.

Mizoram stone quarry collapse: Toll rises to 10, PM announces ex gratia

Mizoram stone quarry collapse: Toll rises to 10, PM announces ex gratia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Of the deceased, five were from West Bengal, two each from Jharkhand and neighbouring Assam and one from Mizoram's Lunglei district, the official said.

'They killed my mum and dad'

'They killed my mum and dad'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'2,665 children killed. 2,665 cheeky smiles, 2,665 dreams of tomorrow, 2,665 favourite cartoon characters, 2,665 favourite meals, 2,665 someone's everything.'

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Hakki Pikkis are a semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters, from Karnataka. Their knowledge of the forest and traditional medicine is extensive and is prized by the Sudanese community.

4 dead, 10 injured in Lucknow hotel fire; building to be demolished

4 dead, 10 injured in Lucknow hotel fire; building to be demolished

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Four people were killed and at least 10 injured Monday morning after a fire broke out in a hotel here, prompting authorities to issue orders for demolition of the four-storey building after following the 'due process'.