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  Indonesian ferry with 300 people bursts into flames, passengers forced to jump into sea | Video

  World | July 20, 2025 23:39 IST

  The vessel was en route from Talise Island to Manado Port when the fire broke out around 1:30 pm local time, forcing terrified passengers to jump into the sea in a desperate bid to escape the thick smoke and growing flames.

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  How Navy's speedboat collided with Neelkamal ferry near Gateway of India in Mumbai: Watch video

  Maharashtra | December 18, 2024 23:25 IST

  According to officials, the ferry, carrying 85 people, including five crew members, was en route to Elephanta Island when the incident occurred near Uran in Mumbai. The speedboat apparently lost control and rammed into the ferry.

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  Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka ferry service flagged off, PM Modi, Lankan President join event | Watch

  Tamil Nadu | October 14, 2023 9:27 IST

  Connectivity is the central theme of this India-Sri Lanka partnership said PM Modi as he virtually addressed the flagging off ceremony of a ferry service between Tamil Nadu and Lanka.

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  Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka ferry service begins tomorrow. Check ticket prices and offers here

  Travel | October 13, 2023 18:16 IST

  With all these features in place, the Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka ferry service promises to be a great way for travellers to experience the beauty of both countries in a safe environment. So don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore both countries without breaking the bank.

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  In troubled waters: Vessel that ferried PM in 2017 up for sale

  India | December 03, 2019 22:16 IST

  The famed vessel which ferried Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017 during inauguration of the roll on-roll off (Ro-Ro) ferry service between Ghogha and Dahej in Gujarat has been put up for sale by its loss-making operator. The passenger-only vessel, 'Island Jade', which had transported Modi from Ghogha in Bhavnagar district to Dahej in Bharuch in October 2017, was put up on sale last week by its operator, Indigo Seaways.

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  Tanzania ferry capsize: Death toll rises to over 130, President orders arrests

  World | September 22, 2018 7:03 IST

  The ferry MV Nyerere capsized just a few metres from the dock of Ukerewe, the lake's biggest island, which is part of Tanzania.

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  23 feared dead after ferry catches fire near Indonesia's capital

  World | January 01, 2017 17:13 IST

  At least 23 people were killed and 17 others were missing after a ferry caught fire Sunday off the coast of Indonesia's capital, an Indonesian official said. The vessel was carrying more than 230 people

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  Myanmar ferry capsizes; 33 dead, at least a dozen missing

  World | March 14, 2015 17:10 IST

  Yangon: A crowded double-decker passenger ferry capsized in northwestern Myanmar after being slammed by huge waves, killing 33 people and leaving at least a dozen missing, officials said today.Rescuers pulled 167 survivors from the sea

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  48 killed as ferry with 150 people capsizes in Bangladesh

  World | February 23, 2015 8:42 IST

  Dhaka: At least 48 people, including many women and children, were killed today when an overcrowded ferry with over 150 passengers sank in a river in northwestern Bangladesh after colliding with a trawler, the latest

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  Ferry with over 250 sinks in Bangladesh, many missing

  World | May 15, 2014 18:01 IST

  Dhaka: A ferry carrying over 250 passengers sank Thursday in the middle of a river in Bangladesh due to storm and heavy rainfall.The number of people missing has not been confirmed yet.The ferry, carrying between

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  Nigeria official: 42 drown in ferry capsizing

  World | September 28, 2013 23:19 IST

  Lagos, Nigeria: An emergency official in Nigeria says at least 42 people drowned and rescuers are searching for about 200 missing victims from a ferry that broke up in stormy weather on the Niger River.Spokesman

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  Turkish Forces Shoot Dead Ferry Hijacker

  World | November 12, 2011 20:13 IST

  Ankara, Turkey, Nov 12: Turkish commandos in civilian clothes slipped onto a hijacked passenger ferry and posed as hostages before fatally shooting a suspected Kurdish rebel carrying explosives in a 12-hour drama that ended before