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2 Kerala tourists enter Arunachal’s icy Sela lake to rescue man; one dies, second missing| India News

2 Kerala tourists enter Arunachal’s icy Sela lake to rescue man; one dies, second missing| India News

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ITANAGAR: Two tourists from Kerala entered Arunachal Pradesh’s Sela Lake to rescue a group member who had fallen into the ice-covered lake on Friday afternoon, prompting authorities to launch a massive exercise to rescue them. Sela Lake, situated at an altitude of over 13,000 feet, is a major tourist attraction in Tawang district. (X/MDoNER_India) One of the two tourists, Dinu, 26, was found dead in the lake. Efforts to locate the second victim, Mahadev, 24, will resume on Saturday morning, said Tawang superintendent of police (SP) DW Thungon. The two tourists were part of a seven-member group from Kerala that had travelled to Arunachal’s Tawang district via Guwahati. The man who first ventured onto the frozen lake and fell, leading Dinu and Mahadev to try to help ing him, has survived, Thungon said. He was able to come out on his own. Thungon said the incident occurred at 3 pm on Friday, after which a joint rescue operation was launched with personnel from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). “Despite …

Parts of Dal Lake freeze as temp in Kashmir dips further

Parts of Dal Lake freeze as temp in Kashmir dips further

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Further dip in temperature left many water bodies, including parts of Dal Lake in Srinagar frozen, in the Valley. Pigeons during a cold winter morning at the frozen Dal Lake, in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI) MeT has predicted back to back Western Disturbances in the region, however it’s not clear about the intensity of the weather systems. Kashmir is yet to receive major snowfall of the season. Though upper reaches recorded snowfall in last week of December. Srinagar recorded a low of -5.2°C on Tuesday night, down from the -4.9°C recorded the previous night, weather department officials said. Shopian in south Kashmir was the coldest place in the Valley, where the mercury settled at -7.5°C. Tourist resort of Pahalgam recorded a low of -6°C, Gulmarg -3.8°C, and Sonamarg -2.2°C. The minimum temperature in Qazigund, the gateway town to the valley, settled at -5.3 degrees Celsius. Kokernag recorded a low of -2.3 degrees Celsius, and Kupwara -6.2 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has said a western disturbance is approaching Kashmir and is likely to affect …

Parts of Dal Lake freezes as Kashmir shivers in sub-zero minimum temperatures| India News

Parts of Dal Lake freezes as Kashmir shivers in sub-zero minimum temperatures| India News

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Parts of the famous Dal Lake here and several water bodies in Kashmir froze on Wednesday as sub-zero minimum temperatures across the Valley dropped further. Parts of several water bodies, including the interiors of the Dal Lake, froze due to severe cold. (AP) The Kashmir Valley is in the midst of ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ — a 40-day period of extreme cold, when the chances of snowfall are the highest. It began on December 21 and will end on January 30. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, down from the minus 4.9 degrees Celsius recorded the previous night, weather department officials said. Shopian in south Kashmir was the coldest place in the Valley, where the mercury settled at minus 7.5 degrees Celsius. Parts of several water bodies, including the interiors of the Dal Lake, froze due to severe cold. Pahalgam, a popular tourist spot in south Kashmir, which also serves as one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath yatra, recorded a low of minus 6 degrees Celsius. The night temperature …

Who was Linda Brown? Missing Chicago special education teacher found dead in Lake Michigan

Who was Linda Brown? Missing Chicago special education teacher found dead in Lake Michigan

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The body of a woman recovered from Lake Michigan on Monday has been identified as that of a missing special education teacher from Chicago, confirmed officials. A body recovered from Lake Michigan has been identified as Linda Brown, a missing Chicago special education teacher Linda Brown, aged 53, was found dead in the lake close to the South Side of Chicago shortly before noon on Monday, state the Chicago Police Department. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has verified that the body retrieved was Brown, a local educator who disappeared more than a week ago following a pleasant movie night with her husband, Antwon. The Chicago police have not disclosed any additional information regarding the investigation. Also Read: Scott Adams net worth: All on his family, wealth and meeting with Trump Linda Brown’s family ‘truly heartbroken’ Brown’s grieving family also confirmed the identification of the body and communicated to ABC 7 via a text message that they are all “truly heartbroken.” According to police reports, Brown was last seen on January 3 in the 4500 …

Four Men From Agra Go Missing Near Pangong Lake In Ladakh | India News

Four Men From Agra Go Missing Near Pangong Lake In Ladakh | India News

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Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 15:49 IST Jaiveer Chaudhary, Shudanshu Faujdar, Yash Mittal and Shivam Chaudhary from Agra went missing near Pangong Lake, Ladakh on January 9, 2026, sparking a police search operation. Jaiveer Chaudhary, Shudanshu Faujdar, Yash Mittal and Shivam Chaudhary from Agra went missing near Pangong Lake, Ladakh on January 9, 2026, sparking a police search operation. (Image: UT of Ladakh) Four young men from Agra district in Uttar Pradesh have gone missing after being last seen near Pangong Lake in Ladakh, prompting police to issue missing person notices and launch a search operation. According to notices issued by local police, the men were last seen on January 9, 2026, in the Pangong Lake area, a popular but remote tourist destination that experiences extreme weather conditions during winter. The missing individuals have been identified as Jaiveer Chaudhary, 27, Shudanshu Faujdar, 25, Yash Mittal, 25 and Shivam Chaudhary, 25. Police said all four men were part of the same group and had travelled together. They were last seen in the Pangong Lake region, after which …

Cold wave persists in Kashmir; tourists enjoy Dal Lake shikara rides

Cold wave persists in Kashmir; tourists enjoy Dal Lake shikara rides

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A thin layer of fog engulfed Srinagar on Tuesday morning as the cold wave continued to tighten its grip on the Kashmir Valley, reducing visibility and intensifying the winter chill. The iconic Dal Lake remained shrouded in mist, yet tourists braved the freezing temperatures to enjoy shikara rides and the serene winter landscape. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 9.7 degrees Celsius on January 5, which was 2 degrees above normal. The minimum temperature was minus 4 degrees Celsius, 2.1 degrees below normal. The IMD on Tuesday forecast isolated light to moderate rainfall or snowfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Ground frost conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Uttarakhand. In southern India, light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is likely over Tamil Nadu on January 8 and 9, while heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Mahe on January 9 and 10. The weather agency has also predicted a gradual fall in minimum …

‘Will send report to Centre’: West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose visits Salt Lake Stadium after Messi event chaos | Kolkata News

‘Will send report to Centre’: West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose visits Salt Lake Stadium after Messi event chaos | Kolkata News

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A day after spectators went on a rampage at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during Argentine football legend Lionel Messi’s visit, the three-member inquiry committee formed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the venue Sunday. West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose separately visited the stadium on Sunday for a first-hand assessment of the incident. Accompanied by the chief secretary and senior police officials, the Governor inspected various parts of the venue during his review. The inquiry committee, led by a former judge of the Calcutta High Court, Justice (Retd) Ashim Kumar Ray, included Chief Secretary Manoj Panth and Home Secretary Nandini Chakraborty. Mukesh, the Commissioner of the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, Deputy Commissioner of Police Aneesh Sarkar, Sports Secretary Rajesh Sinha, and Joint Commissioner of Police V Chandrasekhar Vadnavarun joined them. The three-member committee arrived at Salt Lake Stadium at 11.30 am for an on-ground inspection. It was observed that everything was being videotaped. According to an official, the committee began their inspection at the stadium gate where Messi entered and traced …

Messi event chaos: Inquiry panel inspects Salt Lake stadium

Messi event chaos: Inquiry panel inspects Salt Lake stadium

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Members of a committee, set up by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to inquire about the chaos during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi`s event in Salt Lake stadium a day ago, reached the venue on Sunday to carry out an on-ground inspection, officials said. The panel members, headed by retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ashim Kumar Ray, will conduct the probe, they said. Chief Secretary Manoj Pant and Home Secretary Nandini Chakravorty are also members of the inquiry team. The members will inspect the stadium premises, crowd management arrangements and facilities provided to spectators as part of the probe into the alleged mismanagement during Messi`s event on Saturday, the officials said. CCTV footage might also be probed, they said. The committee has been tasked with fixing responsibility for the lapses that led to the chaos and recommending measures to prevent a recurrence of such incidents at high-profile events. What was billed as a marquee sporting spectacle unravelled into disorder as thousands of spectators protested after being unable to get a clear glimpse of …

Bengal Governor ‘denied’ entry into Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, hours after Messi event fiasco

Bengal Governor ‘denied’ entry into Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, hours after Messi event fiasco

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West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose was on Saturday evening “denied” entry into the Salt Lake Stadium, hours after chaos and crowd trouble at the venue marred an event featuring football legend Lionel Messi. “Is this the way Bengal treats its Governor? The Governor is not a rubber stamp,” Bose said.(PTI) Bose described the denial of entry as an affront to the constitutional position of the Governor, and sought a reply from the authorities. “I never write a report without seeing the place… My report is half ready. I want to see for myself what happens in ground zero,” he told reporters outside the stadium, adding that he would give the authorities “one more chance to open the gate”. “Is this the way Bengal treats its Governor? The Governor is not a rubber stamp,” Bose said, terming the episode a “ghastly irrelevance of a constitutional authority”. Also Read | TMC, BJP lock horns after chaos during Messi’s event at Salt Lake stadium Bose said he would revisit the stadium on Sunday and examine the …

‘Skipped Wedding, Dropped Honeymoon Plans’: Disgruntled Messi Fans On Salt Lake Stadium Chaos | India News

‘Skipped Wedding, Dropped Honeymoon Plans’: Disgruntled Messi Fans On Salt Lake Stadium Chaos | India News

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Last Updated:December 13, 2025, 21:00 IST Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour at Salt Lake Stadium saw chaos as fans were left disappointed by his brief appearance, leading to violence. Among the thousands who were left heartbroken due to Messi’s early exit was a fan who arrived at the venue after postponing his own wedding. (X) What was supposed to be a marquee football spectacle turned into widespread violence and disorder at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium as thousands of fans gathered to see Argentine football legend Lionel Messi during his GOAT India tour Messi’s brief and tightly ring-fenced appearance left large sections of the crowd frustrated as they failed to catch a glimpse of their superstar despite having paid hefty sums for tickets. The chaos forced security to rush Messi off the pitch early, cutting short his lap of honour and leaving the 80,000-strong crowd feeling cheated on what was billed as a historic return 14 years in the making. Put off by poor event management, some fans reportedly threw bottles and chairs from the stands …