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INSV Kaundinya undertakes maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Muscat

INSV Kaundinya undertakes maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Muscat

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NEW DELHI: Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, the locally built traditional stitched vessel, on Monday sailed on her maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, with the navy calling it “a historic expedition that marks a major milestone in India’s efforts to revive, understand, and celebrate its ancient maritime heritage through a living ocean voyage.” INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel built using ancient Indian techniques, embarks on its maiden voyage to Muscat, Oman, retracing historic maritime links with the Gulf region. (@narendramodi/X via PTI Photo) Western Naval Command chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan flagged off the vessel that was inducted into the navy in May. Oman’s ambassador to India, Issa Saleh Al Shibani and senior navy officials were present. INSV Kaundinya has been constructed using traditional stitched shipbuilding techniques, employing natural materials and methods that date back several centuries. “Inspired by historical sources and iconographic evidence, the vessel represents India’s rich legacy of indigenous shipbuilding, seamanship, and oceanic navigation. The voyage retraces ancient maritime routes that once connected the western coast …

Gujarat: Three killed as Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Porbandar

Gujarat: Three killed as Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Porbandar

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An advanced light helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) crashed in Porbandar, Gujarat during a routine training sortie (a flight that an aircraft undertakes during military operations, such as training or combat). According to Bhagrithsinh Jadeja, Superintendent of Police (SP) Porbandar, “The Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed at 12:10 PM during landing near the runway of Porbandar airport. At the time of the incident, 3 crew members were present in the helicopters including the pilots. All three were rescued and admitted to nearby hospital but unfortunately all three of the crew members did not survive. It was a routine sortie of the coast guard.” According to SP, all three crew members on board were pronounced dead after being rescued and admitted to a nearby hospital. More details are awaited. An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Coast Guard crashed in Porbandar, Gujarat, during a routine training sortie (a flight that an aircraft undertakes during military operations, such as training or combat). More details of the crash are awaited. Via:… …

Coast Guard Chopper Crashes In Gujarat’s Porbandar, 3 Dead: Sources

Coast Guard Chopper Crashes In Gujarat’s Porbandar, 3 Dead: Sources

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An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Coast Guard crashed in Gujarat’s Porbandar, killing three people, sources told NDTV. The ALH Dhruv, which is operated by the armed forces, crashed in an open field and was up in flames, visuals showed. The reason behind the crash is still not known and an inquiry has been launched. The Dhruv chopper was on a routine sortie when it crashed. The crash took place at the Air Enclave of the Indian Coast Guard and a few people were also injured in the crash. They are being treated at the civil hospital, sources said. The Indian Coast Guard is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency, with jurisdiction in India’s territorial waters.  The identity of the victims is unknown and more details are awaited. Four months ago in September, three crew members went missing after the ALH MK-III helicopter fell into the Arabian Sea off Porbandar. While the bodies of two crew members were recovered subsequently, a search continued to trace Rakesh Kumar Rana, the pilot in …

Gujarat ATS and NCB seize 500-kg of drugs from Iranian boat in major raid near Porbandar – India TV

Gujarat ATS and NCB seize 500-kg of drugs from Iranian boat in major raid near Porbandar – India TV

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Image Source : FILE Since last night, Indian authorities have intercepted a large narcotics shipment in the Arabian Sea. In a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks, Gujarat’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, have successfully seized over 500 kilograms of illegal drugs in a high-seas operation off the coast of Porbandar. This operation marks one of the largest drug busts ever conducted in the region. The operation, which began late last night, was carried out in the waters of the Arabian Sea. Authorities intercepted a large consignment of narcotics being transported by an Iranian boat en route to India. The shipment was detected by the Indian Maritime Border Line (IMBL) radar, which tracked the vessel as it entered Indian waters, enabling the authorities to carry out a precise interception. The drugs, believed to include heroin and other narcotics, have a street value running into several hundred crores. Officials confirmed that the shipment was intended for distribution across India and potentially other countries, with the …

Mansukh Mandaviya to lead coastal cleanliness drive in Porbandar

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Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya is set to lead the nationwide coastal and beach cleanliness drive in Porbandar, Gujarat on the occassion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, the ANI reported. According to ANI, the drive, organised by `My Bharat` aims to eradicate single-use plastic waste from the beaches and coastal areas in India, marking the climax of the broader “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign, which is running from September 17 to October 2, under the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata.” Mansukh Mandaviya is going to start the cleanup in Porbandar, which is historically significant as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Department of Youth Affair`s My Bharat has taken a proactive role in this year`s Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, encouraging and motivating youth to actively participate in promoting cleanliness and environmental responsibility. The campaign will conclude on October 2 which is Swachh Bharat Diwas with My Bharat youth volunteers taking the charge in a massive coastal cleanup effort. As per ANI, the drive will target more than …

Search on for missing pilot of coast guard ALH | Latest News India

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Sep 04, 2024 08:46 PM IST The coast guard on Tuesday recovered the bodies of the other pilot, Deputy Commandant Vipin Babu, and diver Karan Singh. The other flight diver was rescued on Tuesday The pilot of a coast guard Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH Mk-III) that went down in the Arabian Sea near Porbandar on Monday night is still missing, even as search and rescue efforts using ships and aircraft were intensified to locate him, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. The missing pilot Commandant Rakesh Rana is the commanding officer of the coast guard’s Porbandar-based 835 Squadron. (Representational image) The missing pilot Commandant Rakesh Rana is the commanding officer of the coast guard’s Porbandar-based 835 Squadron to which the ALH belonged. It was carrying four personnel, including two pilots and two flight divers. The coast guard on Tuesday recovered the bodies of the other pilot, Deputy Commandant Vipin Babu, and diver Karan Singh. The other flight diver was rescued on Tuesday. In light of the incident, the coast guard has ordered …

Two crew members’ bodies recovered, search continues for third – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Indian Coast Guard chopper. In a tragic incident, the bodies of Commandant Vipin Babu and P/NVK Karan Singh have been recovered following the crash of an Indian Coast Guard ALH helicopter near Porbandar. The search and rescue teams have been working tirelessly since the incident occurred. Despite the challenging conditions, efforts are still underway to locate the third missing crew member, Commandant Rakesh Kumar Rana. Porbandar Coast Guard DIG Pankaj Agarwal confirmed that the search operations are continuing with all available resources. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash. The ICG is closely monitoring the situation, and further updates are expected as the search progresses and more information becomes available.   A helicopter that recently saved 67 lives during cyclonic weather in Gujarat made an emergency sea landing around 11 pm while attempting to evacuate a seriously injured crew member from the Indian-flagged motor tanker Hari Leela, located about 45 kilometers off the Porbandar coast. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) reported that the helicopter, carrying …

14 Pakistani nationals arrested off Gujarat coast with drugs worth ₹600 crore | Latest News India

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The Indian security forces on Sunday arrested 14 Pakistani nationals off the Gujarat coast and seized 86 kilograms of contraband drugs worth around ₹600 crore from their possession, officials said. The drugs were planned to be transported to Tamil Nadu via an Indian boat, with final delivery to a drug lord in Sri Lanka. The Pakistani nationals, in an attempt to evade arrest during the operation, tried to run their boat over the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officials, who in return opened fire on the Pakistani crew, they said. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! A senior Gujarat ATS official said they received intelligence input that Pakistani drug lord Haji Aslam alias Babu Baloch was trying to smuggle mephedrone drugs from Karachi port using fishing trawler ‘Al-Raza’ between April 25 night and April 26 early morning and was to arrive closer to India’s International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) off Porbandar coast. The drugs were planned to be transported to Tamil Nadu via an Indian boat, with final delivery …

Porbandar must be developed like Sabarmati Ashram, says Modhwadia | Ahmedabad News

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Porbandar Congress MLA Arjun Modhwadia Thursday said in the Assembly that the state government should develop Porbandar – the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi – as an iconic and world-class destination, similar to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. “Sabarmati Ashram is being developed… similarly, Porbandar, should also be developed as an iconic and world-class (place) because (many visitors)… from other countries come there (Porbandar) and they get disappointed,” Modhwadia said. Sabarmati Ashram was set up by Gandhi on the banks of Sabarmati river. He stayed at the ashram between 1917 and 1930. Meanwhile, opposing the Budget, Modhwadia said, “Our spending on rural development is the lowest, just 2.9 per cent of the total Budget. It is indeed because of this that people from villages are rushing to the cities.” Source link

Mangoes Arrive at Gujarat’s Porbandar Market; Traders Happy with 1st Auction Distribute Sweets

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Last Updated: December 27, 2022, 21:56 IST Kesar mangoes usually arrive in the market every year in March when the summer season starts. (Image: Shutterstock) Approximately 60 kilogram mangoes were auctioned in the market on Monday. Traders were so happy about the first auctions that they distributed sweets. In the auction, the initial price of the mango quoted was Rs 350 per kg and it reached up to Rs 501 per kg People in Gujarat’s Porbandar market on Monday were surprised to see mango crop this winter season. Some farmers brought mangoes, which is a fruit of summer, to the APMC market. Farmers, traders and people were excited to see Kesar mangoes which are grown especially in Saurashtra’s Talala and adjoining areas. These mangoes from Gujarat have become famous throughout the whole country. Kesar mangoes usually arrive in the market every year in March when the summer season starts. But this year, mangoes were ready to hit the market almost two-three months in advance than normal. Approximately 60 kilogram mangoes were auctioned in the market …