Heli-services

Kedarnath Heli services suspended for monsoon; safety SOP underway after fatal crash, DGCA to decide further operations

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Kedarnath Heli services suspended for monsoon; safety SOP underway after fatal crash, DGCA to decide further operations

Dehradun: Helicopter services to Kedarnath Dham have been officially suspended for the monsoon season, with operations expected to resume after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) decision, once weather conditions stabilize. The decision comes in the wake of monsoon arrival, persistent bad weather, a fatal crash on June 15, and mounting concerns over aviation … Read more

Kedarnath Helicopter Crash: Heli services are still halted despite clearance as poor weather persists, no sign of improvement so far

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Kedarnath Helicopter Crash: Heli services are still halted despite clearance as poor weather persists, no sign of improvement so far

Dehradun: Two days after a tragic helicopter crash near Kedarnath claimed seven lives, the suspension on heli services for the Char Dham Yatra was officially lifted on Tuesday. However, no sorties took place as inclement weather in the Kedar Valley forced authorities to keep helicopters grounded. The June 15 crash, involving a chopper operated by … Read more

Helicopter crash in Uttarkashi: Kedarnath helicopter service temporarily halted, Safety measures under review amid investigation

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Helicopter crash in Uttarkashi: Kedarnath helicopter service temporarily halted, Safety measures under review amid investigation

Dehradun: Tragedy struck Uttarkashi district this morning as a helicopter carrying seven passengers crashed near Ganganani on the Gangotri National Highway, leaving six dead and one injured. Following the incident, the Kedarnath helicopter service was immediately suspended, causing difficulties for pilgrims and travelers relying on aerial transportation. The crash & immediate response At 8:45 AM, … Read more

Kedarnath yatra 2024: Heli-services, mule operators saw good business this season

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Kedarnath yatra 2024: Heli-services, mule operators saw good business this season

Dehradun: Kedarnath Yatra proved to be special this time in many ways. Although the Yatra this year saw the arrival of less than three lakh pilgrims compared to the last year in the Kedar Dham, horse-mule operators and Heli companies did a good business. While the Yatra lasted for 205 days last year, it could continue … Read more