Tourist dies in paragliding mishap at Assam resort, probe ordered
India Today
A probe has been ordered after a 35-year-old tourist was killed when he fell down while paragliding at a temporary resort set up on Dibru riverbed in Assam's Tinsukia district.
A 35-year-old tourist was killed when he fell down during paragliding at a temporary resort set up on Dibru riverbed in Assam's Tinsukia district, officials said on Thursday.
The Tinsukia district administration suspended all activities of the resort and ordered a magisterial probe into the incident.
The resort was set up illegally on Dibru riverbed at Guijan as the area falls under the eco-sensitive zone of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and was offering various adventure sports like paragliding, official sources said.
The paraglider, identified as Pankaj Gogoi, fell from the parachute when the jeep pulling it got stuck in the river sand due to "some reason" on Wednesday afternoon.
He was critically injured and succumbed while being taken to hospital, an official said.
Locals alleged that the facility, was set up illegally and is owned by a businessman, who is a "BJP leader".
"We have complained to the district administration several times. Recently, a team of the Forest Department inspected the resort to examine if it was being run as per the government guidelines, but still nothing happened," a local said on condition of anonymity.
India's First Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep, a project that is not just about converting ocean water into drinking water, but about energy independence, strategic security, and technological self-reliance.
Featuring Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty too, the episode blends light moments with reflections on identity and public life, drawing attention online.
In an official statement issued by her college, the institution has claimed that the woman was long under treatment for a mental health condition and that she had attempted suicide in the past.
The AAP slammed the government over the transgender amendment bill, calling it a setback for the community. The party vowed to continue fighting for equal rights, dignity, and inclusion.
A woman was critically injured after jumping onto the metro track at Noida's Sector 16 metro station. Police rushed to the spot.
The matter pertains to a petition filed by one Nikhil Kumar Punia, who was born into an upper-caste Hindu family but supposedly converted to Buddhism later. He, along with another General Category candidate, has sought minority reservation benefits for admission to a Buddhist medical college on grounds of their purported conversion.
Energy disruption due to the war in the Middle East has exposed India's dependence on imported gas. It has prompted a policy shift mandating a switch from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG) where available. With supply constraints looming, the government is fast-tracking pipelines and pushing a nationwide transition to strengthen energy security.
We can't be a dalal nation, S Jaishankar says at all-party meet when asked about Pak mediating US-Iran talks
Enough energy security, more ships on the way, government assured at all-party meet
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted several costly additions to the former CM's residence, including around 50 air conditioners, 70 fans, a Rs 18 lakh coffee machine, and a centralised climate control system.
Delhi Police busted an illegal LPG racket in Sangam Vihar, seizing 183 cylinders and arresting four delivery agents accused of diverting and storing supplies meant for customers.
Amazon's price history analysed by India Today over the past 90 days, shows a steady rise in household items. A similar pattern is visible in aviation: airfares have climbed following the February 28 US-Israel strikes on Iran.