INS Sindhurakshak tragedy: Seventh body recovered

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 17:23

Rescuers from the Indian Navy on Monday extricated one more body from INS Sindhurakshak, taking the number of victims recovered from the fire-devastated submarine to seven.

INS Sindhurakshak tragedy: Blood samples of relatives being collected

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 22:58

The Navy medical authorities have started collecting blood samples of family members of the 18 personnel who were on board INS Sindhurakshak for DNA identification.

HC notice to J&K govt over DNA profiling of unmarked graves

Last Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012, 16:24

Admitting the petition, a single-judge bench of Justice Hasnain Masoodi on Friday issued notice to the state, seeking its response within two weeks.

DNA profiling centre for Armed Forces set up

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 18:54

A state-of-the-art DNA profiling centre was opened to help the Armed Forces in identifying mutilated or charred dead bodies during a war or mishap.

DNA profiling of Army personnel to begin soon

Last Updated: Sunday, January 2, 2011, 13:03

The Indian Army will start DNA profiling of its soldiers this year for their identification in case of mutilation of bodies during an operation, attack or mishap.

DNA profiling of Whale Sharks to begin soon in Gujarat

Last Updated: Monday, September 6, 2010, 11:42

The DNA profiling of Whale Sharks frequenting the state`s coast will begin soon in Gujarat.

SC seeks govt response on making DNA profiling mandatory

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 00:41

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the government for making DNA profiling of unidentified dead bodies mandatory, which could effectively be used for reaching out to their family members.