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Body of missing 7-year-old boy found, death toll reaches 15

Body of missing 7-year-old boy found, death toll reaches 15

A seven-year-old boy had been missing since the incident. His body was recovered from the sea and has been identified as Zohan Pathan

21 December,2024 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Search operation on for 7-year-old boy missing after ferry-Navy craft crash

Search operation on for 7-year-old boy missing after ferry-Navy craft crash

With the recovery of the body of a 43-year-old man on Thursday evening, the death toll in the December 18 Elephanta boat tragedy rose to 14

21 December,2024 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Elephanta boat tragedy: TMC tightens safety measures at boating locations

Elephanta boat tragedy: TMC tightens safety measures at boating locations

Paddle boats and motorboat facilities have been provided for the leisure of residents at Masunda Lake, Upvan Lake, and Ambeghosale Lake in the central part of Thane

20 December,2024 07:10 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Congress displays Ambedkar’s photos in assembly, protesting Amit Shah's remarks

Congress displays Ambedkar’s photos in assembly, protesting Amit Shah's remarks

Congress members in the Maharashtra assembly display Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s photographs in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged derogatory comments on the Dalit icon. The move sparks political tensions and protests outside the assembly

20 December,2024 02:05 PM IST | Nagpur
Poor maintenance, lack of safety measures at Gateway of India ferry services

Poor maintenance, lack of safety measures at Gateway of India ferry services

Lack of safety measures, failure to enforce rules, poor maintenance of infra are some of the major issues dogging ferry services operating between the Gateway of India and Elephanta Island

20 December,2024 10:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Undeterred by accident, tourists still flocking to Elephanta island

Undeterred by accident, tourists still flocking to Elephanta island

Undeterred by Wednesday’s tragedy that killed 14 people, visitors stuck to their plans even as ferry operations resumed amid tight vigilance

20 December,2024 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
A mad scramble for life jackets; but a day later, few want one

A mad scramble for life jackets; but a day later, few want one

The authorities on Thursday made it mandatory for all passengers and crew members to wear life jackets onboard boats leaving from the Gateway of India

20 December,2024 10:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
11 survivors admitted to St George's Hospital discharged on Thursday

11 survivors admitted to St George's Hospital discharged on Thursday

Three survivors who hail from other states discharged against medical advice

20 December,2024 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Colaba police probe why was Indian Navy testing boat on civilian channels

Colaba police probe why was Indian Navy testing boat on civilian channels

Colaba police probe whether the naval boat adhered to trial run protocols set by Maritime Board

20 December,2024 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Mid-Day finds no life jackets given to passengers on short ferry routes

Mid-Day finds no life jackets given to passengers on short ferry routes

After Wednesday’s tragedy, mid-day noticed that no flotation devices were given out at popular crossings despite there being plenty on board

20 December,2024 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

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