Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 17 (ANI): After a brief pause for a day, the Helicopter services in Katra have resumed on Tuesday after the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board suspended it due to the strong winds and low visibility in Trikuta hills.

New Delhi [India] April 29 (ANI/SRV): The famous Char Dham yatra has witnessed a slowdown in recent years on account of COVID19 restrictions. With greater control over the devastation and panic created by the pandemic, the government has allowed the yatra to happen this year after a two year-long closure.

Kochi Mar 31 PTI In a major boost to Indias Maritime Security two indigenously designed and manufactured Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter ALH MK III was formally welcomed on Thursday at Indian Coast Guard Air Enclave Kochi This will complete the unit entitlement of 04 ALH MK III Both the aircraft will be inducted into 845 Squadron Coast Guard under the administrative and operational control of Coast Guard Air Enclave Kochi a Defence release said here As the rotor blades of the helicopter cut through the air aircraft were ceremonially welcomed into service with a traditional water cannon salute The induction marks a boost to coastal security management by Coast Guard along the coast of Kerala Karnataka and around Lakshadweep it said ALH MK III Helicopters feature an array of systems previously seen only on heavier multi-role helicopters These helicopters are fitted with modern surveillance radar and electro-optical equipment which enable them to undertake the role of maritime reconnaissance in addition to providing long-range search and rescue both by day and night In addition to special operations capabilities ALH MK III is also fitted with a heavy machine gun to undertake constabulary missions A removable Medical Intensive Care Unit MICU is also fitted on ALH MK III Helicopters to airlift critically ill patients The Helicopter also has a host of advanced avionics making it truly an all-weather aircraft PTI TGB NVG NVG

New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI/TPT): Blueheights Aviation has recently launched its helicopter tour package 'Chardham Yatra by Helicopter.' The company offers two exclusive packages for 'Chardham Yatra by Helicopter.' The first package provides services for six members who desire to travel together. At the same time, the duration of the trip is two nights and three days. The second package of 'Chardham Yatra' covers five nights and six days. This package also allows six members at a time to travel simultaneously. Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath are the four main Dhams covered under the Best Chardham Yatra by Helicopter.