Jaipur, June 4 (IANS) The search for three members of a Jaisalmer family missing after their vehicle plunged into the Alaknanda river near Devprayag in Uttarakhand entered its second day on Thursday, with SDRF teams and divers intensifying operations in the river’s deeper stretches.Devprayag Police Station In-Charge Prashant Bahuguna said rescue teams are conducting extensive searches in the river and adjoining areas to trace the missing mother and her two daughters. While three victims have bee…
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Devprayag, June 2 (IANS) A major road accident was reported in Uttarakhand’s Devprayag region on Tuesday after a vehicle carrying eight people plunged nearly 200 metres into a deep gorge near Ganga Hotel Darshan. The incident triggered panic in the area and prompted an immediate response from rescue agencies. As soon as information about the accident was received, teams from the police, the Revenue Department, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rushed to the spot and launched an inte…
Srinagar, May 31 (IANS) The Cable car project, commonly called the Gulmarg Gandola, will resume normal operation on Tuesday, officials said on Sunday.Officials said that the services will be resumed after an expert trial run of the project is completed on Monday.The news about the resumption of the Gandola services has been received by tourists as welcome news since the cable car project is a major tourist attraction at the ski resort.“Experts will conduct the test trial of the Gondola system …
Lucknow, May 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday expressed deep grief over the tragic accident in Hamirpur, where an under-construction bridge collapsed over the Betwa River, leading to deaths of half a dozen workers and injuries to others.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the incident as extremely saddening and heart-rending, while conveying his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.He announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each to the depen…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic bridge collapse incident in Hamirpur district and directed officials to intensify relief and rescue operations at the site.Posting on X, CM Yogi said, “The loss of lives in a tragic accident on the Betwa River in Hamirpur district is extremely heartbreaking and heart-rending. My condolences are with the bereaved families. Instructions have been issued to the distri…
Srinagar, May 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Tuesday that it was a proud moment for him to stand with the teams of rescuers, who undertook the most challenging task by safely rescuing 320 people from the stranded cable car cabins in Gulmarg.“Honestly speaking, I didn’t believe we could complete the task before midnight. It is a proud moment for me to stand with you”, the DGP told teams of J&K Police, SDRF, NDRF, Army and the local rescuers.“Teams from the Gulma…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded the coordinated operation carried out to rescue hundreds of tourists who were stranded mid-air following a technical breakdown in the Gulmarg Gondola service in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh praised the swift response of multiple agencies involved in safely evacuating nearly 300 tourists trapped inside suspended cable cars over the mountainous terrain of Gulmarg.Posting on X, the Defence Minister said, “The successful rescue …
Srinagar, May 25 (IANS) All tourists stranded in J&K’s Gulmarg cable car cabins were brought to safety by rescue teams, officials said on Monday. J&K L-G Manoj Sinha said on X, “I’m monitoring the rescue operation for tourists stranded in cable car cabins following a technical fault in Gulmarg. I have directed the DGP to proceed to the site. A joint rescue team of Police, Army, SDRF, DC, and SSP is conducting the operation to ensure the safety of all tourists.”Scores of tourists we…
Rudraprayag, May 23 (IANS) Uttarakhand Minister Bharat Singh Chaudhary said on Saturday that this year more than the expected number of pilgrims have undertaken the Char Dham Yatra in the state. He highlighted that an increased number of pilgrims have had a positive impact on the state’s tourism sector, contributing to greater employment opportunities for locals.The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus, is witnessing a record surge in the number of devotees visiting the…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed all departments to effectively discharge their responsibilities with a strong focus on disaster mitigation. He also instructed officials to initiate the development of an AI-based integrated Command and Control System to strengthen disaster management and emergency response across Maharashtra. He was speaking at the review meeting regarding the ‘Pre-Monsoon Preparedness and Disaster Management’.“Every monsoon…