Raigad Rescue Operation Officially Ended, 57 People Missing
The rescue operation for the Raigad Landslide incident ended officially on July 24. As per sources, at least 27 bodies were recovered from the debris and 144 were rescued. Although 57 people are still missing, the villagers in Irshalwadi tribal region, requested the disaster management rescue team to call off the operation, as majority of bodies are decomposing and risk of infection is increasing, troubling the residents.
Tags: Raigad, RESCUE OPERATION, Landslide Incident, mumbai news, Natural Calamity
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Raigarh Mysterious Boat: ATS Finds 2 Knives, Swords After Close Search
The Raigarh boat, in which the Maharashtra police found weapons, including AK-47, has been on the radar of the anti-terror-squad (ATS). On August 19, after a close search, the officials found two knives and swords in the boat, which is being investigated. ATS DIG Paramjit Singh Dahiya and Raigad SP Ashok Dudhe reached Raigad seaside.… read-more
Tags: Raigad, Mysterious Boat, anti terror squad, Maharashtra police, Harihareshwar Beach
Courtesy: ABP Live News
Centre Declares Raigad's Karjat As Garbage-free City: Maharashtra
The central government on November 13 declared the municipal council of Karjat as a garbage-free city in Maharashtra's Raigad district. Karjat reportedly received a three-star rating under the Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan. The wet garbage collected is used for making biogas to supply the electricity in street lights. The dry garbage is used to make paver blocks to construct roads. Notably, the civic body cleans public places twice a day… read-more
Tags: Karjat, Maharasthra, Raigad, Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan, Garbage Free City
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India