Earlier, reaching these holy sites involved a challenging journey - either a long trek or a combination of car travel and walking, confined to a limited window between May and June or September and October.
A single engine rotary wing flying machine capable of carrying five or more than five passengers along with the minimum personal baggage or equipment at high altitude, request for proposals (RFP) said.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.
The Seahawk multi-role helicopter is designed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue and medical evacuation among other operations.
Uttarakhand news: The emergency helicopter services will be indispensable for saving patients during the critical 'golden hour,' soon after an accident, when expert medical care is vital.
Maldivian media reported that the family members urged the President's office for an air ambulance to airlift him from his home in Gaaf Alif Villingili to the capital city, as his condition deteriorated. But the President's office did not respond on time.
As per the information, these choppers will have the capacity to carry at least 18 passengers and the devotees will have to pre-book the helicopter ride. Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government is also set to enhance facilities for tourists and pilgrims visiting key destinations in Ayodhya.
Australian superstar David Warner had a hero-like entry at his home ground, SCG, ahead of his participation in the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder on Friday, January 12. Warner, who was coming off attending his brother's wedding, will play all the remaining games in BBL after retiring from Tests.
The Indian Air Force already has a fleet of 22 Apache helicopters deployed at both western and northern borders and the Army inductions would take the joint inventory to 28.
A team has been dispatched to the location to assess and address any technical issues that may have prompted the landing. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
The IAF helicopter rescued the private chopper providing heli-services for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims after it developed some glitch at the Panchtarni helipad in Jammu and Kashmir.
The helicopter made 'One Skid Landing' on a road. Two critical casualties were evacuated from near Lemeking (or a forward location) in the Subansiri Valley on July 7 by helicopter.
The IAF said that one of the mountaineers had suffered multiple fractures, hypothermia and other injuries.
The landing was prompted by technical glitches encountered during the flight. Both pilots sustained minor injuries and have been transported to an Air Force hospital for medical attention, officials said.
Meanwhile, the Indian Coast Guard has ordered an inquiry to investigate the cause of the accident.
Rajasthan: An IAF helicopter made a precautionary landing in Rajasthan's Jodhpur due to some technical glitch.
Helicopter Factory: The Greenfield Helicopter Factory, spread across 615 acres of land, is planned with a vision to become a one-stop solution for all helicopter requirements of the country.
State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) developed the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and they were primarily designed for deployment in high-altitude regions. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the induction of the new helicopters will be a "big boost" to the IAF's "combat prowess"
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