At least 27 people die in Nigeria river, over 100 missing after boat capsizes
1 month, 1 week ago

At least 27 people die in Nigeria river, over 100 missing after boat capsizes

LA Times  

At least 27 people died and more than 100, most of them women, were missing Friday after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said. About 200 passengers were on the boat that was going from the state of Kogi to neighboring Niger early Friday when it capsized, Niger State Emergency Management Agency spokesman Ibrahim Audu told the Associated Press. Rescuers managed to pull 27 bodies from the river by Friday evening while divers were still searching for others, according to Sandra Musa, spokeswoman for the Kogi state emergency services. According to Justin Uwazuruonye, who is in charge of Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency operations in the state, rescuers had trouble finding the location of the capsizing for hours after Friday’s tragedy struck.

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38 dead, over 100 missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

38 dead, over 100 missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river

Deccan Chronicle  

Kinshasa: Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry -- full of people returning home for Christmas -- capsized in the river Busira late on Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was travelling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and …

Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official

Al Jazeera  

At least 38 killed and more than 100 missing after ferry carrying people traveling for Christmas sank in the Busira River. At least 38 people have died and more than 100 others remain missing after a ferry carrying passengers travelling for Christmas capsized on a river in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to officials and witnesses. According …

Congo: 38 dead, over 100 missing after ferry capsizes in Busira river
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Congo: 38 dead, over 100 missing after ferry capsizes in Busira river

India TV News  

On Friday, thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, while 100 are reported to be missing in Congo as an overloaded ferry capsized in the river Busira late, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was travelling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and the passengers were primarily merchants returning home for Christmas, …

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

The Hindu  

Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry — full of people returning home for Christmas — capsized in the river Burisa late Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was traveling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and the passengers …

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira
2 weeks, 6 days ago

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

Hindustan Times  

KINSHASA, Congo — Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry — full of people returning home for Christmas — capsized in the river Burisa late Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. 38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river …

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes on the Busira River
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes on the Busira River

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on the Busira River in northeastern Congo, leaving 38 people confirmed dead and over 100 others missing, officials and eyewitnesses said Saturday. The sinking of the ferry late Friday came less than four days after another boat capsized in the country’s northeast, killing 25 people. According to …

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes
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3 weeks ago

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes

LA Times  

A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on the Busira River in northeastern Congo, leaving 38 people confirmed dead and more than 100 others missing, officials and eyewitnesses said Saturday. The sinking of the ferry late Friday came less than four days after another boat capsized in the country’s northeast, killing 25 people. According to Ingende resident …

Boat capsizes in Congo, 25 killed, dozens go missing
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Boat capsizes in Congo, 25 killed, dozens go missing

Deccan Chronicle  

Kinshasa: An overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, officials and local residents said. A search was underway for the missing hours later on Tuesday as concerns rose that the death toll could be far higher. There was overloading at roof level and, as far …

At least 25 dead and dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
3 weeks, 3 days ago

At least 25 dead and dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 25 people are …

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

NPR  

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo toggle caption Kevin S. Vineys/AP KINSHASA, Congo — An overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, officials and local residents said. "There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless human …

Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of people are missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in central DRC on Fimi river. An overcrowded boat has capsized on a river in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, according to officials and residents. “There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless …

At least 25 killed, dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
3 weeks, 3 days ago

At least 25 killed, dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

Hindustan Times  

An overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, officials and local residents said. A search was underway for the missing hours later on Tuesday as concerns rose that the death toll could be far higher. “There was overloading at roof level and, as far as …

At least 25 are killed and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
3 weeks, 3 days ago

At least 25 are killed and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — An overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, officials and local residents said. “There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless human bodies are concerned, at least 25 have been recovered so far,” said David Kalemba, Inongo’s river …

At least 27 dead, over 100 missing in Nigeria boat tragedy
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1 month, 1 week ago

At least 27 dead, over 100 missing in Nigeria boat tragedy

Hindustan Times  

At least 27 people died and more than 100, mostly women, were missing on Friday, after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said. About 200 passengers were on the boat that was going from the state of Kogi to neighbouring state of Niger when it capsized, the Niger State …

Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River
1 month, 1 week ago

Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River

India TV News  

In a tragic incident, at least 27 people died while over 100, including women were missing, after a boat capsized along the Niger River in central Nigeria, the local emergency management agency said on Friday. The accident took place late Thursday when the boat carrying mostly traders from Missa community in central Kogi state was heading to a weekly market …

Boat carrying 200 passengers capsizes in Nigeria, 27 die, over 100 missing
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1 month, 1 week ago

Boat carrying 200 passengers capsizes in Nigeria, 27 die, over 100 missing

India Today  

At least 27 people died and more than 100, mostly women, were missing on Friday, after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said. About 200 passengers were on the boat that was going from the state of Kogi to the neighbouring state of Niger when it capsized, the Niger …

At least 27 dead, multiple missing after river ferry capsizes in Nigeria
1 month, 1 week ago

At least 27 dead, multiple missing after river ferry capsizes in Nigeria

Firstpost  

The cause of the accident has yet to be determined. Factors such as turbulence, the boat striking an underwater snag or the poor condition of the vessel could be responsible A ferry carrying dozens of passengers capsized Friday on the Niger River near Dambo in Kogi State, killing at least 27 people and leaving many others unaccounted for, officials said. …

Nigeria confirms that at least 27 people died and more than 100 are missing after boat capsized
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Nigeria confirms that at least 27 people died and more than 100 are missing after boat capsized

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 27 people died and more than 100, mostly women, were missing on Friday, after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said. About 200 passengers were on the boat that was going from the state of Kogi to neighboring state of Niger when it capsized, …

Two dead and 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea, official says
2 months ago

Two dead and 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea, official says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fishing boat capsized and …

Boat capsizes in eastern Congo lake, killing at least 50 people, witnesses say
3 months, 1 week ago

Boat capsizes in eastern Congo lake, killing at least 50 people, witnesses say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A boat carrying scores of …

At least 64 people feared dead in Nigeria boat accident
3 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 64 people feared dead in Nigeria boat accident

The Hindu  

At least 64 people were feared dead following a boat accident on a river in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, local officials said on Saturday. A wooden boat carrying 70 farmers capsized as it was transporting them across the river to reach their farmlands close to Gummi town on Saturday morning. "This is the second time such an incident has …

Boat capsizes in Nigeria, drowning at least 40 people
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Boat capsizes in Nigeria, drowning at least 40 people

Al Jazeera  

The wooden boat was carrying mostly farmers across a river near Gummi town when the incident occurred. The wooden boat was ferrying more than 50 farmers to their fields across the river near Gummi town in Zamfara state on Saturday when it capsized, a local official said on Sunday. “This is the second time such an incident has occurred in …

At least 4 migrants have died and others remain missing after a boat capsized off Senegal
4 months ago

At least 4 migrants have died and others remain missing after a boat capsized off Senegal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A boat carrying migrants capsized …

A boat carrying Europe-bound migrants capsizes off Libyan coast, leaving 1 dead and 22 missing
4 months, 1 week ago

A boat carrying Europe-bound migrants capsizes off Libyan coast, leaving 1 dead and 22 missing

New Indian Express  

CAIRO: A boat carrying migrants capsized off the Libyan coast Tuesday, leaving one person dead and 22 missing, Libyan authorities said, the latest sea tragedy involving migrants seeking a better life in Europe. The coast guard in the eastern Libyan town of Tobruk said the boat was carrying 32 migrants and that nine have been rescued. The boat capsized after …

More than a dozen African migrants dead, over 150 missing after their boat capsized on way to Europe
5 months, 2 weeks ago

More than a dozen African migrants dead, over 150 missing after their boat capsized on way to Europe

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — More than a dozen migrants died and at least 150 others are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania on their way to Europe, the International Organization for Migration said, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation. There were 300 migrants on the boat that capsized on Monday near the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, and 120 have been …

At least 89 people dead as boat capsizes off Mauritania
6 months ago

At least 89 people dead as boat capsizes off Mauritania

Al Jazeera  

Dozens missing after fishing vessel left from border of Senegal and Gambia with 170 believed to have been on board. At least 89 migrants and refugees bound for Europe have died, with dozens still missing, when their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to state media. Survivors quoted by state media said the boat had departed from the …

Patna: Boat carrying 17 people capsizes in Ganga, search underway for six missing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Patna: Boat carrying 17 people capsizes in Ganga, search underway for six missing

India TV News  

In tragic incident, a boat carrying seventeen people capsized in the Ganga River near Barh town, located 70 km away from Patna. The officials said the boat was travelling from Barh's Umanath Ghat to Diara when the incident happened, and presently, the search is underway for the remaining six passengers onboard the boat. Significantly, Sunday's incident comes after two people …

More than 80 passengers killed in the latest boat accident in Congo
6 months, 4 weeks ago

More than 80 passengers killed in the latest boat accident in Congo

LA Times  

A boat carrying more than 270 passengers capsized on a river near Congo’s capital of Kinshasa, leaving more than 80 dead, President Félix Tshisekedi said Wednesday. It was the latest deadly boat accident in the central African country where overloading is often blamed, including in February when dozens lost their lives after an overloaded boat sank. A statement quoting Tshisekedi …

At least 21 Ethiopian migrants killed as boat capsizes off Djibouti
8 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 21 Ethiopian migrants killed as boat capsizes off Djibouti

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 21 migrants were …

At least 94 dead in Mozambique after ferry boat capsizes
9 months ago

At least 94 dead in Mozambique after ferry boat capsizes

Al Jazeera  

Most of those on board were trying to escape the mainland because of a panic caused by disinformation about cholera. At least 94 people, including children, have died and 26 others are missing after a ferry boat capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique, say officials. The vessel was an overloaded fishing boat and was not licenced to transport people, …

18 missing after boat capsizes in Bihar’s Saran district; 3 dead: Official
1 year, 2 months ago

18 missing after boat capsizes in Bihar’s Saran district; 3 dead: Official

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Eighteen people were missing after a boat they were travelling in capsized in the Saryu river in Saran district, 100km west of Bihar capital Patna, officials said. Saran district magistrate Aman Samir said the rescue operation will resume on Thursday morning Three persons were rescued by locals when the boat overturned in the swirling waters. The others were swept …

Boat Capsizes in Bihar's Baghmati River, 10 Missing Including Children and Women
1 year, 3 months ago

Boat Capsizes in Bihar's Baghmati River, 10 Missing Including Children and Women

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: At least 10 persons, including children and women, went missing when a boat capsised in the Baghmati River in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur under the Gaighat police station on Thursday. In response to the incident, dedicated teams from the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force mobilised for an immediate rescue operation. "Our team swiftly arrived at the scene …

At least 17 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat capsized off Senegal’s capital city
1 year, 5 months ago

At least 17 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat capsized off Senegal’s capital city

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — At least 17 people were found dead after a boat capsized in Senegal’s capital, local officials said Monday. In recent years, the Canary Islands have become one of the main destinations for people trying to reach Spain, with a peak of more than 23,000 migrants arriving in 2020, according to Spain’s Interior Ministry. The tragedy on Monday …

Wedding boat ride ends in tragedy as over 100 dead after it capsizes in Nigeria
1 year, 6 months ago

Wedding boat ride ends in tragedy as over 100 dead after it capsizes in Nigeria

Hindustan Times  

The death toll from an overloaded boat that capsized in a remote part of Nigeria's north central region has risen to more than 100, police and officials said on Wednesday, in one of the worst such disasters in recent years. The wooden boat was ferrying people to Kwara state across a river from neighbouring Niger state after a wedding ceremony …

Ballia Boat Accident: At Least 4 Dead, 2 Dozen Feared Missing as Boat Capsizes in Ganga
1 year, 7 months ago

Ballia Boat Accident: At Least 4 Dead, 2 Dozen Feared Missing as Boat Capsizes in Ganga

News 18  

UP Boat Accident: At least four people died and about two dozen others are feared missing after a boat capsized in the river Ganga near the Maldepur area of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. VIDEO | Several killed after a boat capsized in river Ganga near Maldepur area of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh earlier today. pic.twitter.com/cSMGZr4wek— Press …

Death toll rises to 76 after boat sinks in southeastern Nigeria
2 years, 3 months ago

Death toll rises to 76 after boat sinks in southeastern Nigeria

Al Jazeera  

Anambra is among 29 of Nigeria’s 36 states to have experienced heavy flooding this year. The death toll from a boat accident in Nigeria’s southeastern state of Anambra has risen to 76, the president said on Sunday. The vessel capsized on Friday amid heavy flooding in the Ogbaru area of Anambra, according to officials on Saturday, when they said at …

Boat capsizes off Senegal coastline, 13 migrants killed
2 years, 6 months ago

Boat capsizes off Senegal coastline, 13 migrants killed

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — A boat carrying migrants trying to get to Europe capsized off the coast of Senegal, killing at least 13 people, according to local Red Cross officials. The incident happened near Kafountine in the southern Casamance area Monday night, said Djadja Sambou, an official with the Senegal Red Cross. Senegal sees many people try to migrate to Europe …

3 missing as boat carrying flood victims capsizes in Assam's Hojai district
2 years, 6 months ago

3 missing as boat carrying flood victims capsizes in Assam's Hojai district

India Today  

At least three people went missing after a country made boat carrying 24 flood-affected people capsized at Raikata in Assam’s Hojai district late on Friday evening. Teams comprising State Disaster Response Force and Assam police immediately rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations, braving the strong currents of the river. The Indian Army, the National Disaster Response Force, the …

Boat carrying flood-affected people capsizes in Assam; three children missing
2 years, 6 months ago

Boat carrying flood-affected people capsizes in Assam; three children missing

The Hindu  

A boat carrying flood-affected people has capsized in Assam's Hojai district, leaving three children missing while 21 others have been rescued, officials said on June 18. "Personnel of the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force rescued 21 people, while search operations are underway to trace the three missing children," Hojai Deputy Commissioner Anupam Choudhury told PTI. According …

4 Dead, 19 Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks in Tunisia
3 years, 2 months ago

4 Dead, 19 Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks in Tunisia

News 18  

Four Tunisian migrants died and 19 were missing after their boat capsized, a judicial source told AFP, the latest deadly mishap in waters off North Africa. A total of 30 Tunisians, most of them young men, had set off in the small vessel, said Farid Ben Jha, spokesman for the Mahdia and Monastir court on the country’s east coast. Also …

One dead, 33 missing after two boats collide in Assam: A look at some of India’s worst boat accidents
3 years, 4 months ago

One dead, 33 missing after two boats collide in Assam: A look at some of India’s worst boat accidents

Firstpost  

Boat accidents are common in India, with many overcrowded boats not having safety equipment At least one person died and 33 others went missing after a boat carrying over 120 passengers collided with a ferry steamer and sank in the Brahmaputra river near Nimati Ghat in Jorhat district of Assam on Wednesday. Here’s a list of some of the worst …

UP: Six people missing after boat capsizes in Ganga; search operations underway
3 years, 4 months ago

UP: Six people missing after boat capsizes in Ganga; search operations underway

Firstpost  

Most of the 14 passengers on board were devotees from Ranchi, Jharkhand, police said. Three women and as many children were found missing while eight were rescued Mirzapur: Six people, including three children, are reported to be missing after their boat capsized in the Ganga here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police said.There were 14 people on the boat and …

More than 100 missing, feared dead after Nigeria boat sinks
3 years, 7 months ago

More than 100 missing, feared dead after Nigeria boat sinks

Associated Press  

LAGOS, Nigeria — More than 100 people were missing and feared dead after a boat with more than 165 passengers, including women and children, broke up and sank as it was traveling in Nigeria’s northern Kebbi state, officials said Wednesday. Twenty-two people had been rescued and five bodies recovered, including a baby less than a year old, Sani Dododo, chairman …

27 dead after migrant boat capsizes off West African coast
4 years, 5 months ago

27 dead after migrant boat capsizes off West African coast

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — At least 27 people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the West African coast between Mauritania and Western Sahara, United Nations agencies said Friday. “Despite COVID-19 mobility restrictions, migrants are still compelled to undertake risky journeys,” said the Mauritania chief of mission for the International Organization for Migration, Laura Lungarotti. The boat left Dakhla, Western …

At Least 14 Drown in Incidents of Boat Capsize in Flood-hit Districts of Bihar
4 years, 5 months ago

At Least 14 Drown in Incidents of Boat Capsize in Flood-hit Districts of Bihar

News 18  

At least 14 people drowned in three different incidents of boat capsize in the flood-hit districts of Bihar, officials said on Wednesday. Khagaria's district magistrate Alok Ranjan Ghosh said all the deceased were among the more than 20 people riding a boat that capsized in the Gandak river, in the Mansi police station area, late on Tuesday. In Darbhanga, the …

At least 14 drown in three boat capsize incidents in Bihar
4 years, 5 months ago

At least 14 drown in three boat capsize incidents in Bihar

India Today  

At least 14 people have drowned in three boat capsize incidents reported from as many flood-hit districts of Bihar, officials said here on Wednesday. Khagaria District Magistrate Alok Ranjan Ghosh said the deceased in his district were among the more than 20 people riding a boat that capsized in the Gandak river, in Mansi police station area, late Tuesday night. …

Bengal: 7 dead, over 50 missing after boat capsizes in Malda
5 years, 3 months ago

Bengal: 7 dead, over 50 missing after boat capsizes in Malda

India TV News  

At least seven people were killed, while more than 50 remained missing after a boat carrying over 70 people capsized in the Mahananda river in West Bengal. Villagers on the boat were returning home after watching a boat race that is organised on the occasion of Panchami every year at Mukundapur Ghat under Itahar police station. The boat capsized while …

Godavari boat tragedy: 14 more bodies recovered from river, toll mounts to 26 in Andhra Pradesh
5 years, 3 months ago

Godavari boat tragedy: 14 more bodies recovered from river, toll mounts to 26 in Andhra Pradesh

India TV News  

The death toll in Sunday's boat tragedy in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari restrict rose to 26 with rescue workers on Tuesday pulling out 14 bodies from the Godavari river, officials said. About 20 people are still missing as the search operation continued around the accident site and downstream for the third consecutive day. The tourist boat, with more than 70 …

Toll in Andhra Pradesh boat tragedy rises to 12; search on for 21 missing
5 years, 3 months ago

Toll in Andhra Pradesh boat tragedy rises to 12; search on for 21 missing

India TV News  

The toll in the boat tragedy in Andhra Pradesh rose to 12 with the recovery of four more bodies including that of an infant, on Monday morning, official sources said. With 21 more people missing, extensive search operations were being carried out by Indian Navy, NDRF, SDRF and state authorities.While bodies of eight passengers were recovered from the river till …

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