Tag: Chilika Mishap

Bhubaneswar: Police today arrested the co-driver of the ill-fated boat that capsized in Chilika Lake on June 16 leaving six persons dead. However, the driver of the boat is still absconding and efforts are on to nab him. The co-driver identified as Arjun Behera was arrested by Balugaon police from his house at Samantarapur in […]

Khurda: A week after the horrific boat tragedy in Chilika Lake which claimed six lives, the State Government today made life jackets for tourists travelling in boats mandatory. Moreover, fitness certificates and registration of boats have also been made mandatory. “It has been decided to strictly enforce safety measures for passenger-carrying vessels so that they […]