Tag: Arabian sea
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Cyclone Vayu: Maharashtra Govt shuts all beaches in Konkan region
All beaches in the Konkan region, viz. Palgahar, Thane, Mumbai (city/suburban), Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg may be shut off to the public immediately for the next two days.
June 12, 2019 -
‘Very severe’ Cyclone Vayu to hit Gujarat on June 13, schools to be shut; MHA issues advisory
Gujarat and Diu Administration have planned to evacuate about 3 lakh people from the identified vulnerable areas starting early morning of 12th June 2019.
June 12, 2019 -
Severe cyclonic storm predicted near Aminidivi in Lakshadweep
The Met Department has advised fishermen not to venture into southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area along and off Kerala and Karnataka coasts on Monday and Tuesday. Those who are out in the deep sea areas are advised to return to the coast.
June 10, 2019 -
ISIS threat: Kerala coast fully covered, safety measures in place, says state DGP
“Kerala's coast is fully covered. It's always better to be alert rather than complacent. Intelligence, coastal security, local police, and QRT have been alerted. We're ready, people should not feel insecure,” said Kerala DGP Loknath Behera.
May 28, 2019 -
Pakistan arrests 34 Indian fishermen for violating territorial waters
On April 29, Pakistan released 55 Indian fishermen and five civilians as a "goodwill gesture" amidst tension between the two countries after the Pulwama terror attack.
May 8, 2019 -
Pakistan on verge of hitting oil, gas jackpot in Arabian Sea: Imran Khan
Italy's ENI and US oil major Exxon Mobil are jointly drilling for gas offshore in Pakistan's Arabian Sea.
March 23, 2019 -
Indian Navy deployed INS Vikramaditya, nuclear submarines in north Arabian Sea after Pulwama attack
The Indian Navy on Sunday said that it deployed aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya and its battle group in the northern Arabian Sea.
March 17, 2019 -
Amur Falcon: Flying to its death
Days after being satellite-tagged, an Amur Falcon called 'Manipur' has been killed in the state after which it was named.
November 19, 2018 -
Heavy rains lash coastal, south Karnataka
Heavy rains are likely to continue in the region over the next three days, a weather advisory from the Bengaluru center of IMD said.
August 11, 2018 -
Colourful Kerala
Kerala is one of the states blessed with an abundance of natural beauty that is a major attraction for tourists. With the Arabian Sea along its entire coast-line, Kerala, also known as God’s Own Country, receives not only a good number of domestic tourists but also foreign tourists. And the state wants to continue this …
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March 22, 2018 -
L&T slashes cost for Shivaji Memorial in Arabian Sea off Mumbai
In a major climbdown, infra-major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has drastically slashed the estimated project cost for the proposed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai and consequently was awarded the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) by Maharashtra government this week. “The L&T has been issued the LoA for constructing the first phase …
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March 2, 2018 -
Pakistan releases 147 Indian fishermen
Pakistan on Sunday freed 147 Indian fishermen who were imprisoned in Karachi’s Malir Jail for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters, according to a media report. The fishermen were taken to Lahore through Allama Iqbal Express from where they will go to Wagah Border to enter India, Pakistan Today reported. Their release follows a December …
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January 7, 2018 -
457 Indian prisoners lodged in Pakistan jails
A total of 457 Indian prisoners, including 399 fishermen, are languishing in various Pakistani jails, according to a list the Pakistan government handed over to the Indian High Commission here on Monday. The Foreign Office said that the step of giving the list of prisoners was consistent with the provisions of the Consular Access Agreement …
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January 1, 2018 -
Pakistan fires anti-ship missile into Arabian Sea
Pakistan said it conducted a successful test of the firing of an anti-ship missile from a Sea King helicopter in northern Arabian Sea on Saturday. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah witnessed the missile firing demonstration, a press release issued by the navy said. The anti-ship missile successfully hit its target. According to …
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September 23, 2017 -
Goa govt mulls ban on swimming in sea after sunset
The Goa tourism department is planning to enact a law to ban swimming in the sea post-sunset and after consumption of alcohol, in the wake of some recent incidents of drowning along the state’s beaches. In the last one week, three incidents of drowning while swimming in the sea were reported, triggering concerns over the …
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September 9, 2017 -
23 aboard sinking barge off Karnataka coast rescued
All 23 workers still stranded on a flooded barge in the Arabian Sea off Ullal in Karnataka were rescued by the Coast Guard on Sunday, said police. "A Coast Guard ship rescued all the workers stranded on Barge Ibis. The rescue operation began at 6.30 a.m. and ended at 9.30 a.m.," Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner of …
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June 4, 2017 -
4 rescued, 23 stuck on barge in Karnataka
Four workers were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard, while 23 workers were stranded on a flooded barge in the Arabian sea off Ullal in Karnataka's west coast, police said on 3 June. "A Coast Guard ship rescued four of the 27 workers on Barge Ibis, while 23 of them were still stranded when rescue …
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June 4, 2017