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"Don't Be Scared Of PM": Sena's 'Statue' Message For Devendra Fadnavis

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 19, 2018

The Shiv Sena Monday asked Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to declare that the proposed statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji off the Mumbai coast will be the tallest in the world, and not be "scared" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah over the issue.

Shivaji Statue Height Increased, To Be World's Tallest At 212 Metres

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 1, 2018

The height of the statue of King Shivaji, to be built off the Mumbai coast, has been increased by two metres so that on completion it would be the world's tallest, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said.

Pawan Hans Chopper Crash: Torso Found, DNA Analysis Being Carried Out

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 16, 2018

The search team has recovered a torso, assumed to be that of the missing pilot of the Pawan Hans helicopter that crashed into the sea off the Mumbai coast on Saturday, an official said today.

Mumbai Chopper Crash Highlights: 5 Bodies Recovered, Being Airlifted, Search And Rescue Operations Continue

India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Saturday January 13, 2018

A Pawan Hans helicopter crashed off the Mumbai coast with seven people on board, including two pilots. The helicopter lost contact with the air traffic control early morning today shortly after take-off from Juhu airport.

6 Dead After Chopper With ONGC Officials Crashes Off Mumbai Coast

Mumbai News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Sunday January 14, 2018

Six people died after a Pawan Hans helicopter, carrying senior ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) officers crashed in the Arabian Sea this morning. The chopper, with seven people on board, was on way to the offshore site of ONGC from the Juhu helicopter base. Six bodies have been recovered from the sea after the debris of the chopper was locate...

4 Men Stranded In Boat Off Mumbai Rescued By Navy Helicopter

Mumbai News | Reported By Ankita Sinha | Tuesday April 18, 2017

Four men stranded in a tugboat off Mumbai were rescued by Navy divers and a helicopter late on Monday night.

Maharashtra's Shivaji Memorial Grows Taller To Top Buddha Statue In China

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Sunday March 26, 2017

Maharashtra government wants to raise the height of the ambitious Shivaji memorial off Mumbai coast from 192 metres to 210 metres, reportedly because it wants to surpass a Buddha statue coming up in China.

Shivaji Memorial: Maharashtra Fishermen Call Off Protest Ahead Of PM Narendra Modi's Visit

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 23, 2016

Fishermen in Maharashtra protesting against a proposed Shivaji Maharaj memorial off Mumbai coast have decided to withdraw their agitation, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone.

Navy Calls Off Search Operation For 'Armed Men' In Uran Near Mumbai

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 24, 2016

A day after a high alert was sounded in Mumbai coast and adjoining areas after a group of men was spotted moving suspiciously near a Naval base at Uran near Mumbai, the multi-agency search for them continued for the second day today, although the Navy called off its operation.

Gujarat Coast Put On Alert After Security Threat In Mumbai

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 22, 2016

In the wake of a high alert sounded along the Mumbai coast after some men were seen moving suspiciously near a naval base there today, Gujarat was also put on alert and security agencies have been asked to keep a close vigil on the coastline, officials said.

15 Fishermen Rescued After Boats Sink Off Mumbai Coast

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 22, 2016

Two fishing boats carrying 15 fishermen sank 70 nautical miles off Mumbai, prompting the Coast Guard to launch a search operation today. Fortunately, all 15 were rescued by other fishermen before the Coast Guard could find them.

For Emirates Plane's Emergency Landing, Mumbai Coast Guard Rushed Ships

India News | Reported by Sudhi Ranjan Sen, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Tuesday July 26, 2016

A plane headed from Dubai to Maldives with more than 300 people on board was forced to land in Mumbai this afternoon after smoke was seen in the cockpit and cabin.

For Emirates Plane's Emergency Landing, Mumbai Coast Guard Rushed Ships

Mumbai News | Tuesday July 26, 2016

'Powerless' Elephanta Island To Get Electricity From Independence Day

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 11, 2016

Nearly 1,200 residents of the Elephanta island, famous for its cave sculptures and located around 10 km off Mumbai coast, have a reason to cheer as Maharashtra government has decided to provide electricity to this popular tourist destination from August 15 this year.

Pawan Hans Chopper Crash: Pilot's Body Recovered Off Mumbai Coast

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Varun Sharma (with inputs from PTI) | Tuesday November 10, 2015

The Coast Guard today said the wreckage of a crashed Pawan Hans chopper has been located and the body of one of the two pilots was also recovered from the cockpit off Mumbai coast.