12 drown in India in religious ceremony
Twelve people drowned in a lake in central India on Friday (Sep 13) morning when their boats capsized during a religious ceremony, authorities said.
 |
| National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Emergency Response Force personnel conduct rescue and search operations for survivors at Lower Lake in Bhopal on Sep 13, 2019. (Photo: AFP/Gagan Nayar) |
The boats carrying 20-25 people tipped over in the early hours in Bhopal as they were about to immerse an idol of the Hindu elephant god rescue and search operations for survivors at Lower Lake in Bhopal on Sep 13, 2019. .
"Twelve bodies have been retrieved so far and (the) search is on for one more person," the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said in a statement.
This week marks the end of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, when colourfully decorated idols of Ganesha are immersed in water.
What the stars mean:
★ Poor ★ ★ Promising ★★★ Good ★★★★ Very good ★★★★★ Exceptional
Tag:Related Contents
Latest News
More News
- Thailand seeks to promote digital training (November 04, 2024 | 16:14)
- Indonesia attracts foreign investment in technology sector (November 04, 2024 | 16:08)
- Tropical storm Trami leaves at least 24 people dead in Philippines (October 24, 2024 | 17:36)
- Singapore grants conditional approval for solar power import from Australia (October 24, 2024 | 17:27)
- ASEAN digital economy set to reach $2 trillion by 2030 (October 22, 2024 | 15:08)
- Thailand asks Laos to waive visa fee at border checkpoints to boost tourism (October 21, 2024 | 17:23)
- Laos pledges to continue efforts to empower girls (October 21, 2024 | 17:17)
- Chinese electric vehicle maker to build plant in Indonesia (October 21, 2024 | 17:12)
- Vietnam Elevator Association introduces Elevator Safety Application to the world (October 18, 2024 | 09:00)
- A taste of the future - the go-to spot at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 (October 15, 2024 | 16:11)
Mobile Version