Indian Govt Lifts Curbs On Flights Between India- Ukraine Amid War Tensions
The Ministry of Civil Aviation(MoCA) lifted restrictions on flights and seats between India and Ukraine under the Air Bubble arrangement amid Ukraine's crisis with Russia. In addition, this decision was taken to facilitate the easy evacuation of students and professionals from Ukraine. Moreover, Indian airlines announced to mount flights due to an increase in demand. Currently, the MoCA is facilitating in coordination with the Ministry of… read-more
Tags: Travel, India, rescue mission, India-Ukraine flights, MEA
Courtesy: One India
Chinese Army Hands Over Arunachal Teen To Indian Army: Law Minister
The missing teenager from Arunachal Pardesh has been handed over to Indian Army by People's Liberation Army of China, confirmed India's law minister Kiren Rijiju on January 27. Miram Taron (19), resident of Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district had gone missing on January 18, following which he was traced, and has now been now handed over to Indian Army. Rijiju in a tweet said that due procedures are being followed.
Tags: China, India, Indian Army, missing, rescue mission
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Heavy Snowfall Kills 42 People & Leaves Several Injured In Afghanistan
At least 42 people died, and 118 others were injured due to heavy snowfall in 15 provinces of Afghanistan. Moreover, 2,000 houses destroyed in the snowfall since 20 days, said officials. Enayatullah Shuja, Deputy Minister said, hundreds of people, stranded on some highways were rescued, while further operations were going-on. He further said that they are working to deliver emergency assistance to affected people, with the help of aid… read-more
Tags: Heavy Snowfall, Afghanistan, Casualities, rescue mission, emergency
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
Army Rescues 14 Civilians In Twin Avalanches At Kupwara Kashmir
Indian Army in Kashmir reportedly rescued 14 civilians on January 18 in Kupwara district, after avalanches hit highway. The twin avalanches were triggered by snow in the morning, due to which Tangdhar-Chowkibal highway got blocked, and 14 civilians were stranded. According to a statement, "Army's rescue team, and GREF rushed to the area, and rescued the civilians, including women, children and a patient, who thanked Army for saving their… read-more
Tags: Army, rescue mission, Kupwara, stranded, Snowy Mountain
Courtesy: KNS Kashmir
5 Killed, 9 Missing After Landslide In China's Guizhou Province
In Bijie City of China's Guizhou province, five people were killed and nine others went missing in a landslide incident that hit a construction site, authorities informed on January 4. Reportedly, the landslide occurred at around 7 pm on January 3. Meanwhile, eight people were rescued, with three of them stable in hospital, while five others were declared dead. Rescue teams are searching for missing people, reported ANI.
Tags: China, incident, landslide, Casualities, rescue mission
Courtesy: ANI
Uttarakhand To Declare 136 People Missing Since Chamoli Disaster Dead
At least 136 people, who are still missing since the February 7 Chamoli disaster, have been "presumed dead" by the Uttarakhand government. Issuing a notification, the government stated that 70 bodies and 29 human organs have been recovered so far. Reportedly, the government would invoke a special provision to allow authorities declare the missing people dead after an inquiry. "This will help in settling the compensation for the families of… read-more
Tags: Uttarakhand Floods, Disaster, rescue mission, Compensation
Courtesy: Scroll
NGO Rescues 61 Child Bonded Labours From Delhi-based Factories
In a raid at two factories in Delhi’s Narela region, the Rescue Foundation with the help of local authorities freed 61 child labours including 13 girls. Aged between 12-17 years, the children were trafficked from Bihar and employed as bonded labourers in a footwear and geyser manufacturing firm. Moreover, they were forced to work at the factory for Rs 100-150/day. Reportedly, police have filed a case against the owners and sealed the units… read-more
Tags: forced labour, Minors, Raid, rescue mission, Factory, Delhi
Courtesy: NDTV