Tag: Chopper
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Military chopper crashes near Upper Siang district in Arunachal
Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed near Tuting area in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district today at around 10:40 am today.
October 21, 2022 -
Yogi’s chopper makes emergency landing in Varanasi
According to the sources, the chopper was brought back to the base as a precautionary measure after a reported bird hit.
June 26, 2022 -
CDS chopper crash: Tri-services inquiry report likely to be submitted on December 31
The probe team is headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh and includes two Brigadier-rank officers from the Army and Navy.
December 30, 2021 -
Chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh cremated in Bhopal
The Group Captain, who was battling for life since December 8 and was on life support, succumbed to his injuries in the afternoon on Wednesday, a week after the Mi-17V5 helicopter crash near Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on December 8.
December 17, 2021 -
Chopper crash: PM Modi, Union Ministers condole demise of Group Captain Varun Singh
"Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti," PM Modi tweeted.
December 15, 2021 -
Centre should have adjourned Parliament for rites of CDS Rawat, says CPI-M MP
Speaking to ANI, Kareem said, "It is very sad news for the nation. But the government has to respect them while they are being cremated in Delhi. They are smoothly conducting the House. What is the meaning of this? What respect is the government showing to the deceased personalities? That is to be questioned."
December 10, 2021 -
HP assembly pays tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, former members
Thakur stated that even enemies were afraid of Gen Rawat's name and several successful operations were conducted during his reign as CDS.
December 10, 2021 -
Severity of crash led to difficulty in positive identification of mortal remains, taking all measures: Army on chopper crash
The assistance of close family members for positive identification will be taken in addition to scientific measures.
December 9, 2021 -
Crash survivor Varun Singh likely to be shifted to B’luru
Shaurya Chakra awardee Singh survived the Wednesday night and prayers are being held for his recovery at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington.
December 9, 2021 -
Bodies of chopper crash victims taken to Sulur airforce station
The distance from MRC Wellington to Sulur air force station is 87 km and the road traffic was diverted to prevent any disruptions during the transportation.
December 9, 2021 -
Chopper crash: Lone survivor IAF Group Captain on life support, says Rajnath Singh
The Group Captain was recently conferred with the Shaurya Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind for his act of exceptional gallantry.
December 9, 2021 -
CDS chopper crash: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari rushes for Sulur
Earlier in the day, the Indian Air Force confirmed that General Rawat was on-board an IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter that met with an accident while going from Sulur to Wellington in Tamil Nadu. There were 14 people, including nine officials of the CDS, on-board when the helicopter crashed.
December 8, 2021 -
CDS chopper crash: Rajnath asks IAF chief to rush to spot
The Defence Minister has also briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the crash.
December 8, 2021 -
Hoping for safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, others: Rahul
A military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on Wednesday in which Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat was travelling along with 14 others.
December 8, 2021 -
Indian airspace not violated, chopper within Pak limits, claims PoK ‘PM’
The intrusion comes just a day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj assailed Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly for nurturing and backing terrorism in the region.
October 1, 2018 -
‘Chopper services need infrastructural support’
The Rotary Wing Society of India (RWSI), an umbrella body for helicopter operators, was set up in 1998. RWSI has been at the forefront in raising issues of helicopter operators. It has been instrumental in giving safety training to helicopter pilots, organising seminars on safe flying and also conducting safety audits. Four helicopter operators, including...
March 24, 2018 -
Fire scare on Telangana CM’s chopper
A fire scare on the helicopter of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao minutes before it was to take off in Karimnagar district set the alarm bells ringing on Tuesday, officials said. Smoke was detected emanating from a bag carrying a communications battery kit inside the chopper and alert security personnel immediately picked it up...
February 27, 2018