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Lack of ATC, low fares, and VHF dependence hamper Char Dham air safety; Uttarakhand plans dedicated ATC system soon

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Lack of ATC, low fares, and VHF dependence hamper Char Dham air safety; Uttarakhand plans dedicated ATC system soon

Dehradun: In the wake of a series of tragic helicopter crashes during the Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) has announced plans to establish its own Air Traffic Control (ATC) system in the Kedarnath Valley. The move comes after the latest crash on June 15, in which seven people, including a … Read more

Uttarakhand: Bus, taxi, helicopter services may get expensive for Char Dham pilgrims

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Uttarakhand: Bus, taxi, helicopter services may get expensive for Char Dham pilgrims

Dehradun: The upcoming Char Dham Yatra may be a bit expensive for the devotees in view of the demand of the Joint Rotation, which operates vehicles on the Char Dham Yatra, for an increase in the vehicle fare. Alongside, the rate revision of Kedarnath Heli services will soon to be decided by government amid the demand … Read more