Arabian Sea

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Fishing boats anchored at Vizhinjam Coast following a cyclone alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, May 13, 2021. Fishermen have been prohibited from venturing out to sea from Thursday due to the cyclone alert over the Arabian Sea. (PTI)

Cyclone 'Tauktae': NDRF earmarks 53 teams for five states

Teams are being deployed in the coastal regions of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra

14 May 2021 1:36 PM

Dark clouds gather in the sky over Mumbai ahead of cyclone Nisarga, in Mumbai on June 2, 2020. (PTI Photo)

Nisarga, Mumbai's first cyclone since 1891, poised to make landfall

IMD put out heavy rainfall warnings and rough seas for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar

03 Jun 2020 10:57 AM

Navy's MiG-29K crashes in Goa, pilot ejects safely

A Navy spokesman said an enquiry has been ordered into the incident

23 Feb 2020 2:05 PM

The Arabian Sea provides entry to the Indian Ocean where China currently has built a logistics base at Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.

India deploys aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea

With over 1,600 personnel on board, Vikramaditya is literally a ‘Floating City,’ with MiG 29K as the main offensive aircraft.

11 Jan 2020 6:22 AM

Dabholkar was shot dead by bike-borne men while returning home from a morning walk on August 20, 2013. (Photo; File)

CBI to search Arabian Sea for weapon used to kill Narendra Dabholkar

A foreign company has been given a contract to conduct the operation.

10 Aug 2019 8:07 AM

Photo: Boy who drowned in the sea. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Mumbai: Boy drowns at Marine Drive during high tide; search operation underway

The incident happened at a time when there was high tide in the Arabian Sea.

06 Jul 2019 4:05 PM

NDRF members seen inside the IAF C-17 aircraft as it lands at Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

2.5 lakh evacuated as Cylone Vayu inches closer to Gujarat

Army, IAF teams on standby for rescue and relief operations along coastal areas.

13 Jun 2019 6:43 AM

The wind speeds will also increase over the next three days. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Vayu to turn into severe storm today, may hit Gujarat coast on Thursday: IMD

The IMD has advised fishermen to not venture into Arabian Sea and asked those in deep-sea areas to return to the coast.

11 Jun 2019 11:08 AM

The Meteorological experts have predicted that monsoon will hit Mumbai along with the Konkan region during this period. (Representational Image | PIB)

Cyclone likely to hit Arabian Sea on June 11-12, warns MeT Dept

MeT has asked fishermen to avoid entering the sea during this period. It will be around 300 km away from coast.

10 Jun 2019 11:36 AM

In an informal chat with a group of newspaper editors and other senior journalists, Khan did not share details of the offshore drilling process. (Photo: File)

Pakistan may soon hit oil, gas jackpot in Arabian sea, says Imran Khan

The offshore drilling for oil was in final stages and there could be a major find, he added.

23 Mar 2019 9:00 AM

The sea condition is expected to be 'rough to very rough'. An advisory has been issued to fishermen at sea to return to harbour, the Coast Guard said. (Photo: File | AP)

Cyclone likely to form over Arabian Sea, rain expected in southern states

Coast Guard has put its dornier aircraft and ships have been deployed off Kerala, Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands, and south TN seas.

08 Oct 2018 2:32 PM

The study will take another 10 years to complete.

Mangrove cell proposes study on Humpback Whale

The project focuses on finding the Humpack Whale’s habitat and restrict ship movement in those areas.

27 Aug 2018 1:14 AM

“My sole focus is to cross the English Channel on my own.” —Satendra Singh

Satendra to go solo across English Channel

The conditions at Dover Strait in UK were deemed unfit for his body.

08 Jul 2018 12:18 AM

The temperatures in the coastal areas of Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg were relatively lower, averaging between 32 and 34 degrees, but people experienced difficulties due to high humidity.

City continues to reel under wrath of sun

Mumbaikars, however, said that the heat and discomfort continued to be felt throughout the day.

15 May 2018 1:56 AM

But for Anthony DCosta, another sailing enthusiast, it is an expensive activity and requires dedication.

Smooth sailing awaits you

Adventure enthusiasts are taking to the sea this summer to seek thrills and escape the monotony and chaos of city life.

02 May 2018 12:26 AM

"Maharashtra and our nation has waited for 15 long years for this monument of pride for every Indian," Fadnavis said. (Photo: PTI)

Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial: Maha CM hands over letter to L&T

The project envisages a 192-meter tall statue of Shivaji Maharaj on a small rocky island located 3.5 km from the Mumbai coast.

01 Mar 2018 6:03 PM

The arrested fishermen were handed over to the Docks police for further proceedings and investigation. (Photo: AFP)

47 Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan for violating territorial limits

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency arrested 47 Indian fishermen and seized nine launches for illegally fishing in Pakistani waters.

04 Feb 2018 12:44 PM

When the red moon shines

As stargazers lift their faces upward to catch a glimpse of this phenomenon, there are others who huddle superstitiously indoors.

31 Jan 2018 12:08 AM

The funeral of Captain Ramesh Ohatkar, who died in a helicopter crash, was held at Vile Parle on Sunday.

Body of sixth victim found

Expert says all deceased succumbed to brain haemorrhage.

15 Jan 2018 2:18 AM

During the Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations on January 14, 2018 the VDR of the chopper has been recovered. Search operation is on for the remaining debris of the production chopper VT PWA. (Photo: ANI)

ONGC chopper crash: 6 bodies found, high level probe to determine reason

Bodies of ONGC officials P N Srinivasan, R Saravanan, Jose Antony, Pankaj Garg and one of the pilots Capt R Ohatkar, have been identified.

14 Jan 2018 9:23 PM

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