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CISF conducts joint counter-terrorist mock exercise at IGI Airport
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
CISF said in a post on X, "A Joint Counter-Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at Delhi Airport to enhance interagency coordination, preparedness & response to security threats. CISF in coordination with NSG, Delhi Police, BCAS, ARFF (DIAL), Fire Services and Medical Services partic
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Bomb threat email at Chennai Airport at midnight sparks huge commotion
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A mysterious email threatening a bomb blast was received at the Chennai Airport Manager's Office on Thursday at midnight. The email claimed that powerful bombs had been hidden inside garbage bins at the airport and that they would explode. Shocked by this, airport officials immediately al
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Dreamliner among safest aircraft, over 1100 in use worldwide, Air India of
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Members at a meeting of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday expressed concern over air safety and surge in price of air tickets from Srinagar to other cities after the Pahalgam terror attack and sought clarifications from the officials present, sources said.
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Delhi HC upholds security clearance revocation of Turkish firm Celebi, cit
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Court ruled that mandating a pre-decisional hearing in all cases under Rule 12 of the Aircraft Rules, even in urgent security scenarios, would undermine the rule's intent. It emphasised the need for swift and decisive action when national security is at stake.
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Delhi HC hears Celebi's claims of unfair security clearance revocation, he
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday heard in detail, the challenge filed by Turkish firm Celebi Airport Services against the revocation of its security clearance by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
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Annual Multi-agency CTCP mock exercise-2025 conducted at Agartala airport
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In view of the prevailing security scenario and the need for preparedness against any potential threat, a comprehensive mock drill was conducted today at the Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala.
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"Efforts made to ensure employees working with Celebi are retained": Union
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At the same time, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is fully committed to ensuring that passenger convenience, cargo operations, and service continuity remain unaffected. Arrangements have been made at all affected airports to ensure seamless handling of passengers and cargo, the release stated
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"Ensuring safety, interests of nation remain our top priority": Union MoS
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After the Centre revoked the security clearance of a Turkish firm Celebi NAS Airport Services, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol on Thursday said that this decision was taken after they received multiple requests to ban the agency, recongising the call to protect
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CISF gets new mandate to oversee cargo, baggage screening at airports amid
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has expanded the mandate of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to include direct oversight of cargo operations and the In-line Hold Baggage Screening System (ILHBSS) across civil airports in India.
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BCAS instructs airports, airlines to enhance security measures amid escala
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
All passengers at all airports will undergo secondary ladder point security check (LPSC). Visitor entry to terminal buildings has been banned. Air marshal will be deployed accordingly, the sources added.
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Parliamentary panel advises reassessment of low funding to Commission of R
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture tabled its report in Parliament on Tuesday, highlighting various suggestions and improvements.
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Centre entrusts SSB chief Amrit Mohan to hold additional charge as BCAS DG
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Central government has entrusted Amrit Mohan Prasad, the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), with the additional charge of Director General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
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