11 more bodies recovered from sunk Barge P-305, toll goes up to 37
The Hindu
39 persons are still missing as search and rescue efforts continue
Eleven more bodies were recovered overnight from taking the death toll to 37, while 39 persons are still missing as search and rescue efforts entered the fourth day. “So far 186 survivors have been rescued and 37 bodies recovered. INS Kolkata arrived at Mumbai harbour and is disembarking survivors and mortal remains. INS Kochi has rejoined search and rescue efforts,” a Navy spokeperson said on Thursday morning. Navy ships and aircraft continue to search for the missing crew members, the spokesperson said adding that Coast Guard units had also joined the effort.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.












