Articles for Distress Calls

Be cautious about distress calls by vessels ‘unfit’ for movement, NMPA Chairman tells agencies
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Be cautious about distress calls by vessels ‘unfit’ for movement, NMPA Chairman tells agencies

The Hindu  

New Mangalore Port Authority Chairman A.V. Ramana on Monday, urged the Indian Coast Guard and shipping agents to be cautious while responding to distress calls by ‘unfit’ International vessels in Indian or International waters. Speaking at a workshop on Maritime Adversities organised by NMPA here, Mr. Ramana said vessels that are unfit for movement, yet having fitness certificates, continue to …

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Report reveals mistakes that led to 27 people drowning in Channel horror crossing
1 year, 1 month ago

Report reveals mistakes that led to 27 people drowning in Channel horror crossing

The Independent  

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Over 7,000 birds and animals rescued in 2022, Delhi Fire Services data shows
1 year, 11 months ago

Over 7,000 birds and animals rescued in 2022, Delhi Fire Services data shows

The Hindu  

From rescuing an owl that got entangled in a kite thread to saving a cow that fell into a pit, Delhi Fire Services rescued more than 4,000 birds and 3,000 animals last year, officials said on Sunday. According to data accessed by PTI, firefighters in the national capital responded to 28,449 distress calls between January and December last year and …

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Noida police clock lowest Dial 112 response for eight months in row
2 years, 10 months ago

Noida police clock lowest Dial 112 response for eight months in row

Hindustan Times  

At 6.32 minutes, the Gautam Budh Nagar police was the fastest to respond to distress calls made on the 112 helpline. Earlier, the lowest response time recorded by the Gautam Budh Nagar police was 6.39 minutes, in November 2021. However, we are working to reduce this timing as well,” said inspector Satyaveer Singh, the Gautam Budh Nagar district in-charge of …

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NTSB: Plane that crashed off NC coast made no distress calls
2 years, 10 months ago

NTSB: Plane that crashed off NC coast made no distress calls

The Independent  

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Delhi govt deploys 4-member team to answer distress calls from senior citizens amid pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi govt deploys 4-member team to answer distress calls from senior citizens amid pandemic

India TV News  

The Delhi government has deployed staff from its Department of Social Welfare to attend to distress calls and other queries from senior citizens impacted by the pandemic. The duties of these officials will involve attending telephone calls from senior citizens, providing guidance regarding the online process of applying for senior citizen pension and answering queries pertaining to the non-receipt of …

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