Tag: Life Jackets

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 […]

Bhubaneswar: Adequate security arrangements have been done by the Commissionerate Police today to celebrate a safe and secure Holi. Protection of environment has been given priority by the police as for the first time it has imposed restrictions on commercial Holi. The police have started vigorous raids on illegal liquor business in the twin city. […]

Khurda/Berhampur: Three days after the death of four passengers in a tragic boat mishap in Chilika Lake, the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) today directed the Commerce and Transport department, Chilika Development Authority (CDA), Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) Southern Division, IG, Southern Range and Ganjam Collector to submit a detailed report on the  tragic incident […]

Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: A day after the tragic mishap in Chilika lake resulting in the death of four passengers, the Commerce and Transport department today sought a detailed report from the Directorate of Ports and Inland Water Transport. “I have asked the Directorate of Ports and Inland Water Transport to submit a detailed report about the incident. […]