Mumbai railway cop gives dignity to unclaimed bodies

They may have had to lead their lives alone, but Nayna Devekar ensures that they have somebody with them at least on their final journey. What’s more, Devekar makes sure that the last rites are conducted...

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Bangladesh ferry death toll rises to 79

The death toll in Bangladesh's MV Mostafa ferry disaster rose to 79, according to the latest official count of bodies recovered. On the river Padma, near Shivalaya Upazila sub-district, the motor...

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Planned Canadian DNA data bank to link missing persons with unidentified remains

Canada’s much-anticipated DNA data bank for linking missing persons with unidentified remains has been heralded as a powerful new tool to identify the nameless and help put killers behind bars. The...

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Afghanistan avalanche dead crosses 200

At least 100 more people were reported dead in avalanches in northern Afghanistan on Thursday, bringing the total death toll since Wednesday morning to at least 230 people, Afghan officials told....

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