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Mind less shares..not related to topic..helipad in himachal..then Manipur..then Gujarat..wth
Himachal CM inaugurates helipad near China border
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...rate-in-armed-forces/articleshow/60387874.cms
NEW DELHI: Two Army generals and two other officers had a narrow escape when their Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) crashed almost immediately after taking off in eastern Ladakh on Tuesday afternoon, once again underlining the high crash rate of fighters, aircraft and choppers in the Indian armed forces.
Lt-General S K Upadhya, general officer commanding of the Leh-based 14 Corps, and Major-General Savneet Singh, GoC of the 3 Infantry Division at Karu, and the others sustained only scratches and minor injuries when the twin-engine Dhruv helicopter hit the ground at the high-altitude Tsogstalu helipad at about 2 pm.
"The indigenous 5.5-ton chopper, on a general reconnaissance and familiarization mission for the new corps commander, crashed barely two minutes after it took off from the helipad located at around 16,000-feet. The crew and passengers are safe and sound but the chopper suffered extensive damage," said an officer.
Though the court of inquiry ordered into the incident will establish the exact reason for the crash, sources said pilots reported "loss of the right rudder (which controls the tail rotor)" soon after getting airborne. "Such things happen in super high-altitude regions because helicopters operate at the very limits of their design and flight envelope. Even a sudden gust of wind can change the entire equation," said a military pilot.
While military aviation is certainly inherently dangerous, it's also true that a high crash rate continues to dog the armed forces. Just since 2011, the three Services have lost over 50 aircraft and 22 helicopters have been lost in crashes, in which at least 85 people have been killed.
Incidentally, Army chief General Bipin Rawat had himself emerged unscathed when his single-engine Cheetah helicopter had crashed immediately after taking off from a helipad in Nagaland in February 2015. The Army generally does not allow two generals from travelling together in a single-engine helicopter in high-altitude areas.
The armed forces, on one hand, are making do with the virtually obsolete single-engine Cheetah/Chetak light utility helicopters because of the failure of successive governments to take decisions in time, defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd's tardy performance and, of course, recurring corruption scandals in defence deals.
On the other, the twin-engine Dhruv helicopters manufactured by HAL have also come under the scanner due to frequent crashes, with the Army alone recording at least 20 accidents since 2002. The armed forces have inducted over 200 Dhruvs since 2002 but the entire fleet has been grounded a few times due to technical snags in the past, which included being found unsuitable for multi-role requirements due to excess weight and limited engine power.
Incidentally, HAL inked yet another contract for 40 additional Dhruvs for the Army and one for the Navy for around Rs 6,100 crore on Monday. This came soon after another deal for 32 Dhruvs for the Navy and Coast Guard was inked with HAL in March.
(This article was originally published in The Times of India)
NEW DELHI: Two Army generals and two other officers had a narrow escape when their Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) crashed almost immediately after taking off in eastern Ladakh on Tuesday afternoon, once again underlining the high crash rate of fighters, aircraft and choppers in the Indian armed forces.
Lt-General S K Upadhya, general officer commanding of the Leh-based 14 Corps, and Major-General Savneet Singh, GoC of the 3 Infantry Division at Karu, and the others sustained only scratches and minor injuries when the twin-engine Dhruv helicopter hit the ground at the high-altitude Tsogstalu helipad at about 2 pm.
"The indigenous 5.5-ton chopper, on a general reconnaissance and familiarization mission for the new corps commander, crashed barely two minutes after it took off from the helipad located at around 16,000-feet. The crew and passengers are safe and sound but the chopper suffered extensive damage," said an officer.
Though the court of inquiry ordered into the incident will establish the exact reason for the crash, sources said pilots reported "loss of the right rudder (which controls the tail rotor)" soon after getting airborne. "Such things happen in super high-altitude regions because helicopters operate at the very limits of their design and flight envelope. Even a sudden gust of wind can change the entire equation," said a military pilot.
While military aviation is certainly inherently dangerous, it's also true that a high crash rate continues to dog the armed forces. Just since 2011, the three Services have lost over 50 aircraft and 22 helicopters have been lost in crashes, in which at least 85 people have been killed.
Incidentally, Army chief General Bipin Rawat had himself emerged unscathed when his single-engine Cheetah helicopter had crashed immediately after taking off from a helipad in Nagaland in February 2015. The Army generally does not allow two generals from travelling together in a single-engine helicopter in high-altitude areas.
The armed forces, on one hand, are making do with the virtually obsolete single-engine Cheetah/Chetak light utility helicopters because of the failure of successive governments to take decisions in time, defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd's tardy performance and, of course, recurring corruption scandals in defence deals.
On the other, the twin-engine Dhruv helicopters manufactured by HAL have also come under the scanner due to frequent crashes, with the Army alone recording at least 20 accidents since 2002. The armed forces have inducted over 200 Dhruvs since 2002 but the entire fleet has been grounded a few times due to technical snags in the past, which included being found unsuitable for multi-role requirements due to excess weight and limited engine power.
Incidentally, HAL inked yet another contract for 40 additional Dhruvs for the Army and one for the Navy for around Rs 6,100 crore on Monday. This came soon after another deal for 32 Dhruvs for the Navy and Coast Guard was inked with HAL in March.
(This article was originally published in The Times of India)
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Rescue of US citizen from Leh by IAF Helicopter
On 26 Sep 17, the IAF was requested by US Embassy through Ministry of Defence to help in locating and rescue of US citizen Ms Margaret Allen Stone. Ms Stone had set out for trekking in the Ladakh region and had been held up in Zhingchan area at a distance of 75 Km from Leh since 06 Sep 17 due to injury. Her condition had deteriorated during this prolonged period of lack of care. She was in a critical condition. The US Government informed IAF of the situation in the afternoon hours on 26 Sep 17.
IAF responded to the situation with requisite alacrity. Exact location of Ms Stone was ascertained with the help of civil administration and by evening two IAF helicopters were able to locate Ms Stone in the valley. Ms Stone was brought to the safety of Leh hospital for medical care by sunset on 26 Sep 17.
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Rescue of US citizen from Leh by IAF Helicopter
On 26 Sep 17, the IAF was requested by US Embassy through Ministry of Defence to help in locating and rescue of US citizen Ms Margaret Allen Stone. Ms Stone had set out for trekking in the Ladakh region and had been held up in Zhingchan area at a distance of 75 Km from Leh since 06 Sep 17 due to injury. Her condition had deteriorated during this prolonged period of lack of care. She was in a critical condition. The US Government informed IAF of the situation in the afternoon hours on 26 Sep 17.
IAF responded to the situation with requisite alacrity. Exact location of Ms Stone was ascertained with the help of civil administration and by evening two IAF helicopters were able to locate Ms Stone in the valley. Ms Stone was brought to the safety of Leh hospital for medical care by sunset on 26 Sep 17.
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06-October, 2017 18:09 IST
MI-17 V5 Helicopter Accident
An Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed at around 0659h on 06 Oct 17 after getting airborne from a helipad North of Tawang. This was the second routine air maintenance sortie of the day for the aircraft at a forward area.
The helicopter was carrying supplies to a forward post of the Indian Army in the hilly terrain. The helicopter crashed close to Dropping Zone and caught fire immediately. Seven defence personnel were onboard, included five Indian Air Force personnel Wg Cdr V Upadhyay, Captain of the aircraft, Sqn Ldr S Tewari, Co-pilot, MWO AK Singh, Flt Gnr, Sgt Gautam Kumar Flt Engr, and Sgt Satish Kumar, Flt Gnr and two Army personnel Sep HN Deka and Sep E Balaji, and all of them sustained fatal injuries during the crash. A court of Enquiry has been ordered to establish the cause of the accident.
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The crash took place around 7 am when the helicopter, which had taken off from an Army helipad at Khrimu on the outskirts of Tawang town, was approaching an Army location to drop supplies — it was the second sortie of the day for the helicopter. The crash site, inaccessible by road, is around 120 km north-east of Tawang town, close to the China border.
The Ministry of Defence said the helicopter was carrying supplies to a forward post of the Indian Army in hilly terrain. The helicopter crashed close to the dropping zone and caught fire immediately.
This is the second helicopter crash in Arunachal Pradesh in three months. On July 4, three IAF personnel were killed when an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed during a mission to rescue flood-affected people in the state. The ALH had lost contact soon after take-off from Sagalee. The bodies of Wing Commander Mandeep Singh Dhillon, Flight Lieutenant Pramod Kumar Singh and Sergeant Rajendra Yashwant Gujjar were recovered from the crash site three days later.
06-October, 2017 18:09 IST
MI-17 V5 Helicopter Accident
An Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed at around 0659h on 06 Oct 17 after getting airborne from a helipad North of Tawang. This was the second routine air maintenance sortie of the day for the aircraft at a forward area.
The helicopter was carrying supplies to a forward post of the Indian Army in the hilly terrain. The helicopter crashed close to Dropping Zone and caught fire immediately. Seven defence personnel were onboard, included five Indian Air Force personnel Wg Cdr V Upadhyay, Captain of the aircraft, Sqn Ldr S Tewari, Co-pilot, MWO AK Singh, Flt Gnr, Sgt Gautam Kumar Flt Engr, and Sgt Satish Kumar, Flt Gnr and two Army personnel Sep HN Deka and Sep E Balaji, and all of them sustained fatal injuries during the crash. A court of Enquiry has been ordered to establish the cause of the accident.
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The crash took place around 7 am when the helicopter, which had taken off from an Army helipad at Khrimu on the outskirts of Tawang town, was approaching an Army location to drop supplies — it was the second sortie of the day for the helicopter. The crash site, inaccessible by road, is around 120 km north-east of Tawang town, close to the China border.
The Ministry of Defence said the helicopter was carrying supplies to a forward post of the Indian Army in hilly terrain. The helicopter crashed close to the dropping zone and caught fire immediately.
This is the second helicopter crash in Arunachal Pradesh in three months. On July 4, three IAF personnel were killed when an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed during a mission to rescue flood-affected people in the state. The ALH had lost contact soon after take-off from Sagalee. The bodies of Wing Commander Mandeep Singh Dhillon, Flight Lieutenant Pramod Kumar Singh and Sergeant Rajendra Yashwant Gujjar were recovered from the crash site three days later.
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MI-17v5 Helicopter crash and recovery of Mortal Remains of CREW
In a very sad accident on 6 October 2017, one MI-17V5 crashed near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The accident occurred in high altitude area while the helicopter was undertaking maintenance sortie. The post is not connected by any road.
Immediately seeing the accident, all soldiers of the post commenced the recovery effort in the treacherous terrain. As the helicopter had caught fire, the recovery was difficult. On 06 October, the mortal remains of the crew and the soldiers who died in the helicopter crash were collected from the wreckage and were promptly moved to the nearest helipad.
Due to constraints of the carriage effort in high altitude area, helicopter cannot carry full load. Mortal remains were wrapped in available local resources instead of improvised body bags or coffins. This was an aberration.
Mortal remains arrived at Guwahati Base Hospital by 2P.M. on 6 October and thereafter post-mortems and other formalities commenced.
Immediately after the post-mortem, all the mortal remains were placed in the wooden coffins with full military honours. Consequent to paying of tributes as per full military honours, mortal remains of all the personnel have been sent to respective next of kin.
Carriage of mortal remains, wrapped in local resources as in this case, is an aberration. Body bags, wooden boxes will be ensured.
Armed Forces always ensure full military honour to the fallen comrades.
Col Aman Anand
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08-October, 2017 21:08 IST
MI-17v5 Helicopter crash and recovery of Mortal Remains of CREW
In a very sad accident on 6 October 2017, one MI-17V5 crashed near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The accident occurred in high altitude area while the helicopter was undertaking maintenance sortie. The post is not connected by any road.
Immediately seeing the accident, all soldiers of the post commenced the recovery effort in the treacherous terrain. As the helicopter had caught fire, the recovery was difficult. On 06 October, the mortal remains of the crew and the soldiers who died in the helicopter crash were collected from the wreckage and were promptly moved to the nearest helipad.
Due to constraints of the carriage effort in high altitude area, helicopter cannot carry full load. Mortal remains were wrapped in available local resources instead of improvised body bags or coffins. This was an aberration.
Mortal remains arrived at Guwahati Base Hospital by 2P.M. on 6 October and thereafter post-mortems and other formalities commenced.
Immediately after the post-mortem, all the mortal remains were placed in the wooden coffins with full military honours. Consequent to paying of tributes as per full military honours, mortal remains of all the personnel have been sent to respective next of kin.
Carriage of mortal remains, wrapped in local resources as in this case, is an aberration. Body bags, wooden boxes will be ensured.
Armed Forces always ensure full military honour to the fallen comrades.
Col Aman Anand
PRO (Army)
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EVM being taken to Bhuntar by helicopter for counting after voting for Assembley elections in Himachal Pradesh at Lahaul Spiti on Friday.
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Helicopter in Chamba on Friday. Tribune photo
Above Mean Sea Level --10,050 feet
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http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...emote-areas/story-PfBDCttRihklpYZZ4yMljM.html
According to the plan, helicopters will be based at two locations - Imphal and Shillong, from where doctors, paramedics would be able to fly over eight states in the region.
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The DoNER ministry explored the idea of introducing a helicopter-based dispensary in far flung areas, where no doctor or medical facility is available.(Pawan Hans official site/Representative image)
The Northeast is all set to get India’s first-ever air dispensary in a helicopter. The Union Ministry of Development of Northeast (DONER) has already contributed Rs 25 crore as part of the initial funding for this initiative, he said at a meeting here yesterday.
Representatives of the aviation sector and helicopter service Pawan Hans were among those who attended the meeting.
For a few months, the DoNER ministry explored the idea of introducing a helicopter-based dispensary/OPD service in far flung areas, where no doctor or medical facility is available and the patient does not have access to medical care, the minister said.
The proposal put forward by the ministry of DoNER has been accepted and is in the final stages of the process in the ministry of civil aviation, a statement said.
Singh said his ministry was keenly pursuing the proposal so that it could be the central government’s gift to the people of the Northeast by the beginning of 2018.
The service being introduced in the Northeast can also be emulated in other hill states having difficult topography, such as Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, he said.
According to the plan, helicopters will be based at two locations - Imphal and Shillong, which have premier post- graduate medical institutes from where doctors, along with equipment and paramedical staff, would be able to fly over eight states in the region.
On its way back, the same helicopter can also carry a sick patient to a city hospital, he said.
The minister said three twin-engine helicopters are proposed to be stationed for the initial operation on six routes in the region around Imphal, Guwahati and Dibrugarh.
According to the plan, helicopters will be based at two locations - Imphal and Shillong, from where doctors, paramedics would be able to fly over eight states in the region.
india Updated: Nov 13, 2017 20:32 IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi
The DoNER ministry explored the idea of introducing a helicopter-based dispensary in far flung areas, where no doctor or medical facility is available.(Pawan Hans official site/Representative image)
The Northeast is all set to get India’s first-ever air dispensary in a helicopter. The Union Ministry of Development of Northeast (DONER) has already contributed Rs 25 crore as part of the initial funding for this initiative, he said at a meeting here yesterday.
Representatives of the aviation sector and helicopter service Pawan Hans were among those who attended the meeting.
For a few months, the DoNER ministry explored the idea of introducing a helicopter-based dispensary/OPD service in far flung areas, where no doctor or medical facility is available and the patient does not have access to medical care, the minister said.
The proposal put forward by the ministry of DoNER has been accepted and is in the final stages of the process in the ministry of civil aviation, a statement said.
Singh said his ministry was keenly pursuing the proposal so that it could be the central government’s gift to the people of the Northeast by the beginning of 2018.
The service being introduced in the Northeast can also be emulated in other hill states having difficult topography, such as Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, he said.
According to the plan, helicopters will be based at two locations - Imphal and Shillong, which have premier post- graduate medical institutes from where doctors, along with equipment and paramedical staff, would be able to fly over eight states in the region.
On its way back, the same helicopter can also carry a sick patient to a city hospital, he said.
The minister said three twin-engine helicopters are proposed to be stationed for the initial operation on six routes in the region around Imphal, Guwahati and Dibrugarh.
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DH News Service, New Delhi Nov 14 2017, 9:36 IST
An 'air dispensary' with specialists from premiere hospitals will soon be deployed to serve people in remote areas of the North-East. PTI file photo for representation
An 'air dispensary' with specialists from premiere hospitals will soon be deployed to serve people in remote areas of the North-East. PTI file photo for representation
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http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/copter-trial-held-on-kargil-route/514890.html
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Srinagar, December 17
Pawan Hans helicopter service trials for the Kargil-Srinagar route and the Padum-Kargil route were conducted on Saturday with trial flights successfully landing at Civil Helipad, Kargil, and Padum, a government spokesman said. “The air service between Kargil and Srinagar as per schedule issued earlier shall operate once a week on every Tuesday,” the spokesman said.
The trial run of the chopper service was conducted by Pawan Hans Private Limited and was received at Civil Helipad by Kargil Deputy Commissioner Gulzar Hussain and other senior officers. The first chopper flight between Kargil and Srinagar carried five passengers, including an infant patient.
The government spokesman said the launch of chopper services would be “instrumental in providing timely transport to patients, accident victims, students and the public of the region.”
“The helicopter service will connect the people of the area with rest of the state, especially during winter, and adverse weather conditions besides giving a fillip to tourism in the area,” the spokesman said.
The tariff per passenger on the Srinagar-Kargil route has been fixed as Rs 4,500, Srinagar-Drass route at Rs 3,500 and Kargil-Padum route tariff has been fixed at Rs 5,000.
The mountainous highway from Srinagar to Kargil snakes over treacherous terrain and passes through Zojila, a high-altitude mountain pass which is blocked by a wall of snow as high as 40-60 feet.
The blocking of Zojila shuts road connectivity with Kargil for four to five months every year. The highway to Kargil was last week shut till April next year as heavy snowfall blocked the connectivity to the remote district.
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Srinagar, December 17
Pawan Hans helicopter service trials for the Kargil-Srinagar route and the Padum-Kargil route were conducted on Saturday with trial flights successfully landing at Civil Helipad, Kargil, and Padum, a government spokesman said. “The air service between Kargil and Srinagar as per schedule issued earlier shall operate once a week on every Tuesday,” the spokesman said.
The trial run of the chopper service was conducted by Pawan Hans Private Limited and was received at Civil Helipad by Kargil Deputy Commissioner Gulzar Hussain and other senior officers. The first chopper flight between Kargil and Srinagar carried five passengers, including an infant patient.
The government spokesman said the launch of chopper services would be “instrumental in providing timely transport to patients, accident victims, students and the public of the region.”
“The helicopter service will connect the people of the area with rest of the state, especially during winter, and adverse weather conditions besides giving a fillip to tourism in the area,” the spokesman said.
The tariff per passenger on the Srinagar-Kargil route has been fixed as Rs 4,500, Srinagar-Drass route at Rs 3,500 and Kargil-Padum route tariff has been fixed at Rs 5,000.
The mountainous highway from Srinagar to Kargil snakes over treacherous terrain and passes through Zojila, a high-altitude mountain pass which is blocked by a wall of snow as high as 40-60 feet.
The blocking of Zojila shuts road connectivity with Kargil for four to five months every year. The highway to Kargil was last week shut till April next year as heavy snowfall blocked the connectivity to the remote district.
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18-January, 2018 17:40 IST
“Find scientific solution for development of backward districts”: Dr Harsh Vardhan
“Scientists should try to find solutions to develop 115 backward districts in the country”, suggested Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Earth Sciences. Addressing scientists at the Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) under CSIR today, the Minister said that these districts with growth potential, many in the northeast, were neglected in the past. Dr. Vardhan said that scientists and scientific laboratories can contribute to the solution of several developmental issues in these districts. He added that it is time, our scientists gave equal importance to ‘solution science’ from ‘fundamental science’.
Dr Vardhan pointed out that NGRI’s expertise in Heliborne surveys to map mineral and ground water could be utilised to explore natural resources in these districts. NGRI provided technical assistance for Heliborne Survey to the Central Ground Water Board first time in 2013, to carry out aquifer mapping, or mapping the water pools beneath ground in Rajasthan. He appreciated the efforts of NGRI for aligning its research with initiatives of the government.
“There should be synergy among scientific institutions to develop newer technologies to deliver a new India envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi”, Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated. “We have the demographic advantage now, and we should exploit it,” the Minister noted.
Earlier this month, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, had convened a meeting of district magistrates of 115 backward districts for their fast-track development. The meeting decided upon six development indicators – health, education, basic infrastructure, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion and skill development.
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“Find scientific solution for development of backward districts”: Dr Harsh Vardhan
“Scientists should try to find solutions to develop 115 backward districts in the country”, suggested Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Earth Sciences. Addressing scientists at the Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) under CSIR today, the Minister said that these districts with growth potential, many in the northeast, were neglected in the past. Dr. Vardhan said that scientists and scientific laboratories can contribute to the solution of several developmental issues in these districts. He added that it is time, our scientists gave equal importance to ‘solution science’ from ‘fundamental science’.
Dr Vardhan pointed out that NGRI’s expertise in Heliborne surveys to map mineral and ground water could be utilised to explore natural resources in these districts. NGRI provided technical assistance for Heliborne Survey to the Central Ground Water Board first time in 2013, to carry out aquifer mapping, or mapping the water pools beneath ground in Rajasthan. He appreciated the efforts of NGRI for aligning its research with initiatives of the government.
“There should be synergy among scientific institutions to develop newer technologies to deliver a new India envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi”, Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated. “We have the demographic advantage now, and we should exploit it,” the Minister noted.
Earlier this month, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, had convened a meeting of district magistrates of 115 backward districts for their fast-track development. The meeting decided upon six development indicators – health, education, basic infrastructure, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion and skill development.
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http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/hi...ngs-to-launch-service-on-7-routes/535663.html
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Chandigarh, January 29
Pawan Hans will connect seven new routes in Himachal Pradesh through helicopters under the regional air-connectivity scheme — UDAN-2
The six underserved or unserved helipads where Pawan Hans will commence operations are Kasauli, Manali, Mandi, Nathpa Jhakri, Rampur and Shimla. The routes have been awarded by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Pawan Hans will operate flights three to six days a week in the new routes. The fare has been capped between Rs 2,480 and Rs 2,880.
The new routes where it will start services are Kasauli-Shimla-Kasauli, nanali-Kullu, Mandi-Dharamsala, Mandi-Kullu, andi-Shimla-Mandi, Nathpa Jhakri-Rampur-Nathpa Jhakri and Rampur-Shimla-Rampur.
According to insiders, the services will enhance availability and affordability of regional air connectivity. It will also help in revival and upgrade of airport infrastructure. “The services will enhance tourism and employment opportunities in the hinterland, “said a senior official.
Vijay C Roy
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Chandigarh, January 29
Pawan Hans will connect seven new routes in Himachal Pradesh through helicopters under the regional air-connectivity scheme — UDAN-2
The six underserved or unserved helipads where Pawan Hans will commence operations are Kasauli, Manali, Mandi, Nathpa Jhakri, Rampur and Shimla. The routes have been awarded by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Pawan Hans will operate flights three to six days a week in the new routes. The fare has been capped between Rs 2,480 and Rs 2,880.
The new routes where it will start services are Kasauli-Shimla-Kasauli, nanali-Kullu, Mandi-Dharamsala, Mandi-Kullu, andi-Shimla-Mandi, Nathpa Jhakri-Rampur-Nathpa Jhakri and Rampur-Shimla-Rampur.
According to insiders, the services will enhance availability and affordability of regional air connectivity. It will also help in revival and upgrade of airport infrastructure. “The services will enhance tourism and employment opportunities in the hinterland, “said a senior official.
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http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/cm-25-helipads-for-tourist-promotion/542366.html
Hamirpur, February 11
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the government would identify over 25 new sites to construct helipads in remote destination of the state.
He said that development of helipads would not only help in saving travel time, but also provide easy accessibility to the remotest destination. “It would also help in environment conservation as we do not have to cut hills and trees as is the case in road construction.Chopper service would be a good revenue generator too”, he added.
The Chief Minister said that it would increase influx and give them more reasons to explore the interiors as also historical and religious destinations in the state. “With the start of heli-taxi in the state, even heli ambulance service could also be initiated that would save lives”, he added.
Hamirpur, February 11
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the government would identify over 25 new sites to construct helipads in remote destination of the state.
He said that development of helipads would not only help in saving travel time, but also provide easy accessibility to the remotest destination. “It would also help in environment conservation as we do not have to cut hills and trees as is the case in road construction.Chopper service would be a good revenue generator too”, he added.
The Chief Minister said that it would increase influx and give them more reasons to explore the interiors as also historical and religious destinations in the state. “With the start of heli-taxi in the state, even heli ambulance service could also be initiated that would save lives”, he added.
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The Tourism Minister of Haryana, Shri Ram Bilas Sharma meeting the Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam, in New Delhi on February 12, 2018.
The Tourism Minister of Haryana, Shri Ram Bilas Sharma meeting the Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam, in New Delhi on February 12, 2018.
The Tourism Minister of Haryana, Shri Ram Bilas Sharma meeting the Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam, in New Delhi on February 12, 2018.
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Two helicopters to be based in Imphal and Shillong
The air dispensary service in the North East, which is the “brain child” of the Manipur Governor Najma Heptula, will be commissioned soon in Manipur and Meghalaya.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced it in the Manipur Assembly on Monday.
Governor Ms. Heptulla said that she first came to know of the air dispensary in Australia during a visit there. Doctors and paramedics rush in helicopters to hard to access villages to attend to the patients.
She said, “I personally approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce the air dispensary service.”
No medical care
People in the far-flung villages, both in the valley and hills do not get timely medical attention. There had been reports on how the tribal villagers bring their sick family members including women in labour in hand-made beds. Some of the women had to give birth at the roadside in the hills.
Mr. Singh disclosed that one helicopter shall be stationed in Imphal and the other in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. These two helicopters will attend to the sick in far flung villages in the North East.
Two helicopters to be based in Imphal and Shillong
The air dispensary service in the North East, which is the “brain child” of the Manipur Governor Najma Heptula, will be commissioned soon in Manipur and Meghalaya.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced it in the Manipur Assembly on Monday.
Governor Ms. Heptulla said that she first came to know of the air dispensary in Australia during a visit there. Doctors and paramedics rush in helicopters to hard to access villages to attend to the patients.
She said, “I personally approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce the air dispensary service.”
No medical care
People in the far-flung villages, both in the valley and hills do not get timely medical attention. There had been reports on how the tribal villagers bring their sick family members including women in labour in hand-made beds. Some of the women had to give birth at the roadside in the hills.
Mr. Singh disclosed that one helicopter shall be stationed in Imphal and the other in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. These two helicopters will attend to the sick in far flung villages in the North East.
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Posted at: Feb 22, 2018, 12:47 AM; last updated: Feb 22, 2018, 12:47 AM (IST)
Landing issue: CM helicopter takes off from ONGC helipad
Tribune News Service
Dehradun, February 21
After the landing controversy at GTC helipad on Sunday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister TS Rawat used the ONGC helipad for his tour to Almora (Kumaon) today. Officials in the security of Chief Minister said on Tuesday that the state helicopter with Chief Minister on board landed and took off from the ONGC helipad.
They said the GTC helipad area was locked and remained shut throughout the day. After holding a meeting with senior army officials yesterday, Chief Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh said both sides seemed to have decided to resolve the issue amicably.
“To prevent irritants of this nature, we have resolved to hold talks more often,” said Utpal Kumar Singh.
However, he refused to divulge the nature of the talks yesterday but stressed “all issues were discussed in an amicable manner.”
Further in the official statement on Tuesday, the Chief Minister’s office had said that the police had been asked to lodge an FIR in the Cantonment police station but inquiries at the Cantonment police station revealed that no case hadbeen registered so far.
Indicating that after the initial alacrity displayed by the Chief Minister’s security staff, the government seems no longer in a mood to pursue the case any further.
Posted at: Feb 22, 2018, 12:47 AM; last updated: Feb 22, 2018, 12:47 AM (IST)
Landing issue: CM helicopter takes off from ONGC helipad
Tribune News Service
Dehradun, February 21
After the landing controversy at GTC helipad on Sunday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister TS Rawat used the ONGC helipad for his tour to Almora (Kumaon) today. Officials in the security of Chief Minister said on Tuesday that the state helicopter with Chief Minister on board landed and took off from the ONGC helipad.
They said the GTC helipad area was locked and remained shut throughout the day. After holding a meeting with senior army officials yesterday, Chief Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh said both sides seemed to have decided to resolve the issue amicably.
“To prevent irritants of this nature, we have resolved to hold talks more often,” said Utpal Kumar Singh.
However, he refused to divulge the nature of the talks yesterday but stressed “all issues were discussed in an amicable manner.”
Further in the official statement on Tuesday, the Chief Minister’s office had said that the police had been asked to lodge an FIR in the Cantonment police station but inquiries at the Cantonment police station revealed that no case hadbeen registered so far.
Indicating that after the initial alacrity displayed by the Chief Minister’s security staff, the government seems no longer in a mood to pursue the case any further.
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