Tag: Chilika Boat Capsize

Malkangiri/Kendrapara: More than 5,000 residents of MV 27 village of Malkangiri risk their lives every day while crossing the Potaru river on boats. While most boats are partially damaged, others vehemently flout the safety norms. With no lifebuoy, life jackets or fire fighting equipment, there is practically nothing to help the commuters in case of […]

Bhubaneswar: Almost two days after the tragic Chilika Boat tragedy in which at least six persons lost their lives, Director Port and Inland Water Transport on Monday started a probe by visiting the spot. Transport Minister Nrusingha Charan Sahu informed that the Director has been asked to conduct a detailed investigation on whether there were […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after the ill-fated boat capsize incident that claimed as many as six lives in Chilika lake, the owner of the boat was arrested on Sunday. As per information, the owner of the boat, Basant Behera who had gone hiding after the incident was reported on Saturday evening, was nabbed by Balugaon police […]

Khurda/Ganjam: The toll in the boat capsize incident in Chilika Lake which took place Saturday evening has risen to six with recovery of the bodies of the four more missing persons today. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the kin of deceased and free medical treatment for all […]