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Indian Coast Guard saves 215 lives in water-logged areas of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka- In pics

The Indian Coast Guard, at the request of civil authorities, dispatched Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) with inflatable Gemini boats and life-saving gear to the affected areas, the National Disaster Response Force said in a statement.

Jul 25, 2021, 19:33 PM IST

Armed forces pressed into service as Maharashtra witnesses severe floods- In pics

Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard are rushing to rescue the marooned populace in various flood-affected regions in Maharashtra.

Jul 23, 2021, 22:23 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard carry out daring rescue operation at sea to save 16 - Watch

The ICG deployed two Chetak helicopters and Ship Subhadra Kumari Chauhan to conduct the operation.

Jun 17, 2021, 16:30 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah met Chief Ministers to take stock of preparations

Cyclone Yaas is expected to cross West Bengal and north Odisha coasts on May 26.

May 24, 2021, 15:08 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: 37 dead, 38 others still missing, Mumbai Police to probe why barge P-305 stayed in sea despite warnings

The Navy on Thursday morning launched a fresh aerial search and rescue mission, deploying helicopters to scour the waters off Mumbai coast, where the accommodation barge P305 went adrift in Cyclone Tauktae fury before it sank Monday.

May 20, 2021, 09:33 AM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: Watch, PM Modi conducts aerial survey in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhavnagar in Gujarat to review the situation in the state in the aftermath of the devastating Cyclone Tauktae.

May 19, 2021, 15:16 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: Largest rescue operation underway in the Arabian Sea

The Indian Navy said that it has so far rescued 184 of the 273 people who were onboard barge P305.

May 19, 2021, 13:20 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: How many people are still missing?

As Cyclone Tauktae leaves behind a trail of destruction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Gujarat today to take stock of the situation.

May 19, 2021, 11:24 AM IST

Cyclone Tauktae: 4 ships stranded in sea due to cyclonic storm

Rescue operation continues after four ships were trapped in the sea due to the cyclonic storm.

May 18, 2021, 12:32 PM IST

Uttarakhand Disaster Update: Rescue operation continues in Tapovan Tunnel

The dead bodies of 38 people have been recovered so far in Uttarakhand disaster which took place on February 7 and 168 people are still missing. The rescue operation is still going on in Tapovan Tunnel of Chamoli. Watch the video for more information.

Feb 12, 2021, 21:00 PM IST

Uttarakhand tragedy: Rescue operation temporarily halted in Chamoli district due to this reason; WATCH

"Rescue operation temporarily halted in Chamoli district due to a rise in the level of water in Rishiganga river. Orders have been given to vacate the areas downstream," said Ashok Kumar, DGP Uttarakhand. "The water level in the river is rising, people living in nearby areas are being alerted. People are requested to remain alert and not panic," added the Chamoli Police in Uttarakhand.

Feb 11, 2021, 16:06 PM IST

Uttarakhand Tragedy: Military personnel teamed up with ITBP to mount rescue operations

The glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has left many in distress. Indian military personnel teamed up with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police to mount rescue operations.

Feb 10, 2021, 20:12 PM IST

Glacier burst: Rescue operations underway in Tapovan tunnel- In pics

At least 10 people are feared dead and over 170 missing after a glacier crashed into a dam Tapovan-Reni area of Chamoli District of Uttarakhand on Sunday (February 7). The incident triggered massive flooding in Dhauliganga and Alaknanda Rivers and damaged houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project.

Feb 08, 2021, 12:44 PM IST

Bhiwandi update: 10 people died after three-storey building collapses

In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi a three-storey building collapsed on Monday (September 21) taking away life of at least 10 people and several were feared trapped.

Sep 21, 2020, 12:20 PM IST

Naushera: Indian Air Force rescued man stuck in river due to heavy water flow

In Naushera, a young man got stuck into the strong currents of river. Indian Air Force saved the person's life through an air rescue operation. Rivers are in spate due to continuous rains in Jammu.

Aug 27, 2020, 13:32 PM IST

Kozhikode Plane Crash: What NDRF DG SN Pradhan says on the plane crash?

According to NDRF director-general SN Pradhan, the team of NDRF was immediately sent to Karipur Airport.

Aug 08, 2020, 02:00 AM IST

2 girls rescued while taking selfie in flooded river

Two girls in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district had a narrow escape after they were trapped on a rock in the middle of Pench river to click selfies on Thursday evening. They were rescued in a joint effort by police, locals and the administration.

Jul 25, 2020, 08:14 AM IST

PM calls for an emergency meeting on gas leak accident in visakhapanam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy about the deadly gas leak at a chemical plant in in Visakhapatnam.Six people including one children died and 100 are seriously injured n this leakage.

May 07, 2020, 12:00 PM IST

Indian Army saves 390 stranded civilians in sub-zero temperature in Arunachal Pradesh

The rescued civilians, who were also provided with immediate medical support and hot snacks, expressed their gratitude towards the Indian Army, read an official statement.

Mar 09, 2020, 21:19 PM IST

Jawans 'rescued' pregnant Kashmiri woman in snowfall

Video of Army personals from Jammu Kashmir rescuing a pregnant lady gone viral on social media. In the video, Army jawans can be seen carrying the stretcher through the snow. Jawan helped the lady to transfer her from the civil hospital of Gurez to a specialized medical facility.

Jan 20, 2020, 09:26 AM IST