Air-conditioned boats plying between mainland & city’s island towns have added a new dimension to travel. Other states are collaborating with Kochi Metro Rail to implement similar systems.
Of 40 passengers, 19 were still missing, while 6 survived, national search and rescue agency said. The cause of the sinking, which occurred at about midnight, was still unclear.
Authorities have yet to identify the cause of the fire that started 8:30 Wednesday evening, with casualties including a 6-month old baby. 230 people including 35 crew were rescued.
While flagging off the ferry via video conferencing, PM Modi said that the service will reduce the 375-km road distance between Bhavnagar and Surat to 90 km.
The first ferry set off from Tuticorin for Kochi Monday. From there, it will proceed to Kulhudhuffushi port in North Maldives and then reach Male port on 29 September.
Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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