New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in a boat accident off the Mumbai coast and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased.Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy …
Passengers on the private boat which collided with a Navy speedboat off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday revealed that they were not provided life jackets. According to an Indian Navy statement, the accident took place after the speedboat, under engine trials at sea, lost control due to a malfunction and hit the ferry. NAVY SAID SPEEDBOAT'S ENGINE FAILED The Navy …
The ferry service on the Mumbai-Revas route in Raigad district, which was stopped on June 26 due to heavy rain that continued for almost two months, finally is all set to resume again on September 1. Ferry Service between Bhaucha Dhakka and Revas While confirming the news, an organization that controls ferry service in Mumbai, Jalvahatuk Audyogic Sanstha Maryadit says …
In a major boost to Mumbai’s public transportation system, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Wednesday announced the commencement of water taxis and RoPax ferry services in the financial capital of the country. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said 12 new routes of water taxis will begin functioning from May and 4 new routes for RoPax ferry services will …