News for 'gorge'

Odisha Bus Accident: One Dead, Several Injured After Bus Falls into Gorge

Odisha Bus Accident: One Dead, Several Injured After Bus Falls into Gorge

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A state-run bus accident in Odisha's Koraput district resulted in one fatality and injuries to 20 passengers after the bus plunged into a gorge. The accident occurred in the Sunki ghat section of Pottangi block, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

Car Plunge in Shimla Claims Lives of Two Tourists

Car Plunge in Shimla Claims Lives of Two Tourists

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two tourists from Chandigarh died after their car plunged into a gorge near Summer Hill in Shimla. The driver reportedly lost control while reversing, leading to the fatal accident.

21 dead, 29 injured as bus rolls into gorge in J-K's Udhampur

21 dead, 29 injured as bus rolls into gorge in J-K's Udhampur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A passenger bus accident in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the death of fifteen people and injuries to twenty others. The accident occurred near Kagort village in the Ram Nagar area.

J&K: Security Forces Ramp Up Anti-Terror Operations

J&K: Security Forces Ramp Up Anti-Terror Operations

Rediff.com1 days ago

Security forces continue 'Operation Sheruwali' for the seventh day in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, to hunt down Pakistani terrorists, while another anti-terrorist search operation was launched in neighbouring Poonch district.

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Accused wife granted bail

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Accused wife granted bail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A court in Meghalaya has granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband during their honeymoon in the state. The victim's body was discovered in a gorge near a waterfall after he went missing in May 2025.

Northern Army Commander Reviews Rajouri Anti-Terror Operation

Northern Army Commander Reviews Rajouri Anti-Terror Operation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma reviewed the ongoing anti-terrorist operation 'Sheruwali' in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on operational dynamics and inter-agency synergy.

Odisha Man Held For Alleged Cousin's Murder: What We Know

Odisha Man Held For Alleged Cousin's Murder: What We Know

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Ganjam district, Odisha, for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old cousin brother. Police suspect a family dispute as the motive, and are searching for two other individuals believed to be involved in the crime.

Family Demands CBI Investigation Into Indore Man's Murder

Family Demands CBI Investigation Into Indore Man's Murder

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore resident who was murdered, is demanding a CBI investigation into the case after his wife, Sonam, who they believe is the mastermind, was granted bail. They plan to challenge the bail in the Meghalaya High Court, alleging manipulation in the investigation.

10 soldiers killed as Army vehicle plunges into 200-ft gorge in JK

10 soldiers killed as Army vehicle plunges into 200-ft gorge in JK

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The bullet-proof Army vehicle, carrying a total of 17 personnel, was heading towards a high altitude post when its driver lost control and the vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge.

14 killed as bus falls into 500 feet deep gorge in Himachal

14 killed as bus falls into 500 feet deep gorge in Himachal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

A bus accident in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, has resulted in 13 fatalities and numerous injuries. The bus veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities are providing assistance to the victims and their families.

IPL 2026, LSG vs CSK: Marauding Marsh plots CSK's downfall as LSG register massive win

IPL 2026, LSG vs CSK: Marauding Marsh plots CSK's downfall as LSG register massive win

Rediff.com16 May 2026

After a shaky start, Chennai Super Kings recovered to post a total of 187 against Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to a resilient innings from Kartik Sharma and support from Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube.

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 'Family has disowned Sonam'

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 'Family has disowned Sonam'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The family of Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, has abandoned her after she was granted bail. Her brother stated the family will not support her and fears for their safety.

Indore Family Demands CBI Investigation Into Honeymoon Murder Case

Indore Family Demands CBI Investigation Into Honeymoon Murder Case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore resident murdered during his honeymoon, is demanding a CBI investigation into the case after his wife, Sonam, was granted bail by a Meghalaya court. The family alleges Sonam is the mastermind behind the murder and plans to challenge the bail in the Meghalaya High Court.

6 killed as car falls into 600-foot deep gorge in Maha's Nashik

6 killed as car falls into 600-foot deep gorge in Maha's Nashik

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The incident took place at 4pm and the deceased are from Pimpalgaon Baswant in Niphad taluka, the official added.

18 Assam workers killed, 3 missing as truck falls into gorge in Arunachal

18 Assam workers killed, 3 missing as truck falls into gorge in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A truck accident in Arunachal Pradesh has resulted in the deaths of 18 labourers from Assam. The truck, carrying 22 workers, fell into a gorge in a remote area. Rescue operations are underway to find the missing.

Three Killed in Sikkim Truck Accident

Three Killed in Sikkim Truck Accident

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A truck accident in Sikkim's Gyalshing district resulted in the deaths of three individuals after the vehicle plunged into a gorge.

Body of missing Navy official found in Matheran gorge

Body of missing Navy official found in Matheran gorge

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The decomposed body of a Navy official, who went missing during a trek at Matheran hill station near Mumbai, has been found in a gorge. Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating.

10 women pilgrims killed, 30 hurt after bus falls into gorge in Pune

10 women pilgrims killed, 30 hurt after bus falls into gorge in Pune

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Ten women died and 30 others were injured after a pick-up van carrying them to a temple fell into a gorge in Pune district. The accident occurred due to the vehicle's failure to climb an incline, possibly due to overloading. PM Modi and CM Fadnavis announced compensation for the victims' families.

JCO among 3 soldiers killed in J-K as Army vehicle falls into gorge

JCO among 3 soldiers killed in J-K as Army vehicle falls into gorge

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Three Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, were killed when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a 500-metre deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Sunday. The Army truck was part of a convoy moving from Jammu to Srinagar along national highway-44. The accident occurred near Battery Chashma at around 11.30 am. A joint rescue operation was launched immediately by Army, police, State Disaster Response Force and local volunteers. The deceased were identified as Naib-Subedar Sujeet Kumar, driver Amit Kumar and sepoy Man Bahadur. The crash has reduced the vehicle into a mangled heap of metal. Preliminary investigation suggested that the accident was caused by a technical glitch in the vehicle.

4 soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in J-K

4 soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in J-K

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

An Army vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near SK Payen in the north Kashmir district, they said.

Five soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch

Five soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Five soldiers were killed and five others were injured when an Army vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. The accident occurred in the Gharoa area when the vehicle was on its way to Banoi in the district. Rescue teams have recovered five bodies. The vehicle plunged into a gorge, approximately 300-350 feet deep.

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman murdered during his honeymoon, is demanding the death penalty for his wife, Sonam, the prime accused, and four others. Meghalaya police have filed a chargesheet against eight individuals in connection with the case.

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

A packed beyond capacity bus carrying passengers returning to work after Diwali fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday, killing at least 36 of the over 60 people on board.

'Terrorists kept firing at bus even after it fell into gorge'

'Terrorists kept firing at bus even after it fell into gorge'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Nine people were killed in the attack on the vehicle that was carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori temple to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. The 53-seater bus veered off the road due to indiscriminate firing by the terrorists and fell into the gorge near Teryath village in the Poni.

Primatologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

Primatologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Her research legacy laid the foundation for modern primatology: in Gombe Stream National Park, she discovered that chimpanzees can form lasting social bonds and use basic tools. Goodall also found that, like humans, primates experience emotions such as joy, fear, empathy, and grief.

22 killed, 57 hurt as bus with Haryana pilgrims falls into gorge in Jammu

22 killed, 57 hurt as bus with Haryana pilgrims falls into gorge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The accident took place at the Tungi-Morh in the Chowki Chora belt of the district, the officials said, adding that the bus rolled around 150 feet down into the gorge.

Arunachal: Army truck falls into gorge, 3 soldiers dead

Arunachal: Army truck falls into gorge, 3 soldiers dead

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Three Army personnel died and several others were injured when their truck skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, police said on Wednesday.

14 women among 15 killed as goods vehicle plunges into gorge in Chhattisgarh

14 women among 15 killed as goods vehicle plunges into gorge in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the gorge.

Film announced on Meghalaya honeymoon murder; victim's family gives nod

Film announced on Meghalaya honeymoon murder; victim's family gives nod

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Family members of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, have agreed to a film about the crime. The film, tentatively titled "Honeymoon in Shillong," will be directed by SP Nimbawat and aims to highlight the betrayal Raghuvanshi faced and prevent similar incidents.

China begins $168-bn dam project over Brahmaputra amid India's concerns

China begins $168-bn dam project over Brahmaputra amid India's concerns

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

China has formally started the construction of a USD 167.8 billion dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, close to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh, raising concerns in India and Bangladesh.

No headway in search for missing Indore tourist in Meghalaya

No headway in search for missing Indore tourist in Meghalaya

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi (29) and his wife Sonam had gone missing on May 23, hours after they checked out of a homestay at Nongriat village in Sohra area

Honeymoon murder: Cops recreate crime scene with killers; SIT in Indore

Honeymoon murder: Cops recreate crime scene with killers; SIT in Indore

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Raja was hacked to death on May 23 while honeymooning in the northeastern state. His wife Sonam, her alleged boyfriend Raj and three hitmen have been arrested in connection with the murder.

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Nine people including three women were killed and 33 injured as a bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi plunged into a deep gorge after an ambush by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday evening, police said, as political leaders cutting across party lines strongly condemn the dastardly attack.

Indore couple missing in Meghalaya: Man's body found

Indore couple missing in Meghalaya: Man's body found

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Raja and his wife Sonam disappeared on May 23 hours after they checked out of a homestay at Nongriat village, 20 km from where his body was found, they said.

3 men accompanied Indore couple when they went missing: Meghalaya guide

3 men accompanied Indore couple when they went missing: Meghalaya guide

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

A tourist guide on Saturday claimed that the honeymoon couple from Indore, Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam, was accompanied by three men on the day they went missing from Meghalaya's Sohra area.

Sonam, Raja seen trekking in Meghalaya 'just before murder'

Sonam, Raja seen trekking in Meghalaya 'just before murder'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The video posted by a tourist named Dev Singh shows the couple trekking up a steep mountain path in Meghalaya's lush landscape.

Who's mastermind? Sonam, Kushwaha trade blame in honeymoon murder

Who's mastermind? Sonam, Kushwaha trade blame in honeymoon murder

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

On the other hand, Kushwaha, Sonam's suspected boyfriend, put the blame for orchestrating the murder on her, deputy inspector general of police DNR Marak said on Thursday.

Sonam offered Rs 20 lakh to Raja's killers: Reports

Sonam offered Rs 20 lakh to Raja's killers: Reports

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam were reported missing on May 23 and days later, the body of the newlywed groom was discovered on June 2 in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra, also known as Cherrapunji, in the East Khasi Hills district.

Indore couple's disappearance: MP CM urges CBI probe

Indore couple's disappearance: MP CM urges CBI probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said he has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the disappearance of an Indore-based woman in Meghalaya a fortnight back.

Did Sonam marry Raj Kushwaha after killing Raja?

Did Sonam marry Raj Kushwaha after killing Raja?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

The brother of an Indore man murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya suspects his wife, the main accused, may have married her accomplice while in hiding after the crime.