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Prestige Falcon Capsizes Off Oman Coast: Indian Warship Rescues Eight Indian Citizens,One Sri Lankan

In a dramatic maritime rescue operation, nine crew members, including eight Indians and one Sri Lankan, were successfully rescued by the Indian warship INS Teg after their vessel, the 'Prestige Falcon,' capsized off the coast of Oman. The incident, which occurred on July 15th, left 16 crew members stranded, prompting swift action from Indian and Omani maritime authorities. The 'Prestige Falcon,' sailing under the Comoros flag, capsized approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah in Oman's Wilayat of Duqm. Of the 16 crew members onboard, 13 were Indian nationals and three were Sri Lankan citizens. While nine survivors have been safely rescued, efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the remaining crew. #PrestigeFalcon #OmanCoast #IndianWarship #RescueMission #INSteg #MaritimeRescue #IndianNavy #SriLankanCrew #CapsizedVessel #SearchAndRescue #InternationalEffort #NavalOperations #SwiftResponse #SeafarersSafety #OmaniAuthorities ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.122~HT.318~

Oil Tanker Sinks Off Oman Coast: 13 Indians Go Missing Under Suspicious Circumstances| Full Report

The oil tanker Prestige Falcon capsized off Oman's coast near Duqm port, resulting in the disappearance of its 16-member crew (13 Indians, 3 Sri Lankans). The incident occurred 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah. As of Thursday, search efforts continued with the vessel underwater and inverted. No oil leaks were reported. The tanker was en route to Aden, Yemen. Duqm, a crucial economic center for Oman's oil and gas projects, houses major installations. The cause of the capsize remains unknown. #PrestigeFalcon #OmanCoast #DuqmPort #OmanShipSink #IndiansinOman #OmanIndia #Omannews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.320~ED.194~GR.344~

EAM Jaishankar & Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe Commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe have formally commissioned the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo. Funded by a USD 6 million grant from India, the MRCC aims to enhance maritime safety across the region. This ceremony marks a significant milestone in India-Sri Lanka relations, highlighting cooperation in various sectors including power, energy, connectivity, port infrastructure, aviation, digital technology, health, food security, education, and tourism. Join us as we delve into this major development and its implications for regional safety and cooperation. #IndiaSriLanka #MaritimeSafety #MRCC #EAMJaishankar #RanilWickremesinghe #India #SriLanka #BilateralRelations #NeighbourhoodFirst #SAGAR #PMModi #MaritimeSecurity #Cooperation #ForeignRelations ~HT.178~PR.274~GR.125~ED.155~

Watch: Sri Lankan woman turns tragedy into trendy designs

In a strange twist of fate, losing her sight in a tragic terror attack more than two decades ago gave Ashcharya Jayakody a new vision to rebuild and become a famed fashion designer.