News for 'boat capsize'

Three Missing After Boat Capsizes In Bihar River

Three Missing After Boat Capsizes In Bihar River

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Two women and an 11-year-old girl are missing after a boat carrying around 10 people capsized in a river in Bihar's Darbhanga district due to strong currents. Seven occupants swam to safety, while search operations are underway for the three untraced individuals.

One Dead, Five Rescued After Fishing Boat Capsizes Near Kochi

One Dead, Five Rescued After Fishing Boat Capsizes Near Kochi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A fisherman died and five others were rescued after a fishing boat capsized off Puthuvypeen near Kochi. A rescue operation was launched, but one fisherman succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

No trace of 6 fishermen days after boat capsize off Andhra coast

No trace of 6 fishermen days after boat capsize off Andhra coast

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

A lone fisherman survived after a fishing boat carrying seven capsizes off the Visakhapatnam coast; a passing ship saved him from certain death after the crew threw him a life jacket and pulled him on board.

Boat Capsizes in Vrindavan: Punjab Pilgrims Killed, Injured, and Missing

Boat Capsizes in Vrindavan: Punjab Pilgrims Killed, Injured, and Missing

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, India, carrying tourists primarily from Punjab, resulting in multiple fatalities, injuries, and missing persons. The incident occurred during a devotional trip to Mathura, turning a pilgrimage into a tragedy for families from Ludhiana and Jagraon.

Unlicensed Boats Blamed For Deadly Capsizing In Beed

Unlicensed Boats Blamed For Deadly Capsizing In Beed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Boat services at Purushottampuri, a pilgrimage site in Beed district, have been suspended after a capsizing incident killed two women. Local residents allege that many private operators run services without proper licences or safety equipment.

Woman drowns, 8 missing after boat capsizes in UP river

Woman drowns, 8 missing after boat capsizes in UP river

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

A 60-year-old woman drowned and eight people, including five children, went missing after a boat capsized in the Kaudiyala river near Bharathapur village in Uttar Pradesh. Rescue operations are underway.

Tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in Goa, 1 dead

Tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in Goa, 1 dead

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

One person died and 20 others were rescued after a tourist boat capsized in the Arabian Sea off Calangute beach in North Goa on Wednesday, police said.

Odisha boat capsize toll rises to 8, search op ends

Odisha boat capsize toll rises to 8, search op ends

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The incident took place when around 50 passengers hailing from Kharsia area in the neighbouring Chhattisgarh were returning in the boat after visiting a temple in Patharseni Kuda in Odisha's Bargarh district.

3 Indians dead, 5 missing in Mozambique boat capsize

3 Indians dead, 5 missing in Mozambique boat capsize

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The boat, which was carrying a total of 14 Indian nationals, overturned in the waters off Beira under yet-to-be-determined circumstances.

Seven persons drown after boat capsizes

Seven persons drown after boat capsizes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The boat carrying 15 people capsized in the Ganga river while it was travelling towards the Karsaura Ghat. Eight of the occupants were rescued.

Chhattisgarh: 4 drown as boat capsizes

Chhattisgarh: 4 drown as boat capsizes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Seven members of the family were boating in a river near Chhui Khadan village, about 110 km from Raipur, on Friday evening when the boat capsized, police said.

'The boat was upside down in a second': Survivor recalls Vietnam tragedy

'The boat was upside down in a second': Survivor recalls Vietnam tragedy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

An Indian survivor of a boat tragedy near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island described the terrifying moments when a tourist boat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsized due to a sudden storm, killing 15. He praised the swift rescue but highlighted the lack of adequate medical facilities on the island, suggesting more lives could have been saved with better aid. Authorities are investigating the incident.

10 children go missing after boat capsizes in Bihar

10 children go missing after boat capsizes in Bihar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The boat was carrying 30 children, and 20 of them have so far been rescued, they said.

Vietnam tragedy: 'Boat had gone barely 300 to 400 metres when it capsized'

Vietnam tragedy: 'Boat had gone barely 300 to 400 metres when it capsized'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

A boat carrying Indian tourists capsized off an island in south Vietnam, killing 15 people. An eyewitness described the incident, stating the boat overturned shortly after leaving the shore, and rescue efforts were launched, though medical teams were reportedly not immediately available.

7 dead in boat capsize

7 dead in boat capsize

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

Seven people died and 20 others were missing after a boat capsized in Narmada river at Malsar village, about 80 km from Vadodara, Gujarat.

1 feared drowned after boat capsizes

1 feared drowned after boat capsizes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

The country-made boat was carrying the villagers from Pinapaka to Cherla village near the temple town Bhadrachalam.

'Save me...': Last video call captures horror before MP boat tragedy

'Save me...': Last video call captures horror before MP boat tragedy

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi family's sightseeing trip in Madhya Pradesh turned into a tragedy when a cruise boat capsized in the Bargi reservoir, resulting in the death of three family members. Negligence is alleged by relatives.

Bihar: 20 killed in boat capsize

Bihar: 20 killed in boat capsize

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

25 drown in Bihar boat capsize

25 drown in Bihar boat capsize

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Twenty-five people drowned and an equal number went missing when an overcrowded country boat capsized after being caught in a whirlpool in the swollen Kosi river in Supaul on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings pay tribute to victims of Vrindavan boat tragedy

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings pay tribute to victims of Vrindavan boat tragedy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings players wore black armbands during their IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Saturday, as a mark of respect for those affected by the tragic boat accident in Vrindavan.

Bihar: 12 feared drowned as boat capsizes

Bihar: 12 feared drowned as boat capsizes

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Twelve persons were feared drowned when a boat capsized in Balan river in Bihar's Begusarai district on Wednesday evening, official sources said.

Tourist From West Bengal Drowns In Jharkhand Dam Mishap

Tourist From West Bengal Drowns In Jharkhand Dam Mishap

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 28-year-old tourist from West Bengal drowned after a boat capsized in Massanjore Dam, Dumka district, Jharkhand. The tourist and four others took a local fisherman's boat without permission and ventured into a danger zone.

14 feared dead in UP boat capsize

14 feared dead in UP boat capsize

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Rescue teams, including divers, were rushed to the spot, 30 km from the district headquarters.

29 drown after boat capsizes in AP

29 drown after boat capsizes in AP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

The mishap occurred about 80km from Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

Boat capsizes in Bihar's Sone river, 8 drown

Boat capsizes in Bihar's Sone river, 8 drown

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The mishap occurred as an overcrowded boat carrying about 35 to 40 people from Dhauri village in Bhojpur district to Masarwa village in neighbouring Arwal district capsized in mid-stream, Superintendent of Police (SP) M R Naik said.

15 Indian tourists killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam

15 Indian tourists killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members.

Bihar: 26 drown, 40 missing after boats capsize

Bihar: 26 drown, 40 missing after boats capsize

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Bodies of 26 people who drowned after two boats capsized in Bihar were recovered on Tuiesday even as a search was on to trace around 50 missing people, the police said.

Images: Kerala boat capsize toll goes up

Images: Kerala boat capsize toll goes up

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Eleven people from Delhi, including three each from two neighbouring families, were among 39 people killed in boat capsize in Kerala's Thekkady, officials said today.

73 killed as B'desh boats capsize

73 killed as B'desh boats capsize

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The MeT office said that the low pressure was likely to intensify further and move in the northwesterly direction.

5 feared drowned as boat capsizes in UP

5 feared drowned as boat capsizes in UP

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Five persons, including four children, were drowned and eight others went missing after a boat capsized on Monday in the Sohali river in Lakhimpur Kheri district in Uttar Pradesh.

3 dead as boat capsizes in Punjab

3 dead as boat capsizes in Punjab

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

The incident took place at around 1900 IST on Monday evening, and at that time the water level was 6000 cusecs downstream.

Court Orders Police FIR Over Madhya Pradesh Boat Tragedy

Court Orders Police FIR Over Madhya Pradesh Boat Tragedy

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A court in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has directed police to register an FIR regarding the Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy that resulted in 13 deaths. The court cited the crew's failure to rescue passengers as potential culpable homicide.

Storm caused Jabalpur cruise boat tragedy: MP minister

Storm caused Jabalpur cruise boat tragedy: MP minister

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh tourism minister blames a sudden storm for the cruise boat tragedy in Jabalpur, raising questions about safety checks and vessel fitness.

UP boat capsize: Toll rises to 11, search for missing persons underway

UP boat capsize: Toll rises to 11, search for missing persons underway

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Earlier on Saturday, six bodies were recovered and two more were retrieved a short time later, the police said.

AP: 16 dead as boat capsizes in Godavari

AP: 16 dead as boat capsizes in Godavari

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

At least sixteen people were reported dead and another 20 were missing as an over crowded boat capsized in Uppateru channel of the Godavari river in West Godavari district on Saturday morning.

Kerala: 8 students die in another boat capsize

Kerala: 8 students die in another boat capsize

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

At least eight students -- six boys and two girls -- are feared dead in yet another boat capsize in Kerala's Malappuram district. Rescue operations are on in full swing.

'We flipped over in 3 minutes': Vietnam boat tragedy survivor

'We flipped over in 3 minutes': Vietnam boat tragedy survivor

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Nirmal Kumar, an Indian survivor of the recent speedboat tragedy near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, has recounted the horrific moments when a sudden, violent wave capsized their boat, trapping 15 passengers underwater. The accident, which occurred on July 11, claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists, with 10 from Tamil Nadu. Kumar, who lost a childhood friend, highlighted the lack of immediate medical supplies and appealed for government assistance for the grieving families.

Bihar boat capsize: 35 more bodies found, toll 56

Bihar boat capsize: 35 more bodies found, toll 56

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

With the recovery of 35 more bodies, the toll in the boat capsize in Bihar's Khagaria district rose to 56 on Wednesday, as search the National Disaster Response Force personnel continued to search for nearly 20 more missing people.

Valencia coach Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident

Valencia coach Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Fernando Martin, a coach with Valencia CF, has died with three members of his family after their boat capsized in Indonesia, Spanish football clubs said.

Six fishermen missing off Andhra coast after boat caprizes, one rescued

Six fishermen missing off Andhra coast after boat caprizes, one rescued

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Six fishermen are missing off the Visakhapatnam coast after their boat is believed to have capsized due to rough weather. One fisherman was rescued by a cruise ship, and extensive search operations are being conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police, and Navy. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reviewed the rescue efforts and directed officials to intensify the search.