The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Speaking to ANI, the Chairman of Ramnathpara crematorium said, "The 'agni sanskar' of Vijay Rupani will be performed here. The 'agni sanskar' will be performed around 6 pm, and the procession will begin at 5 pm from his residence."
The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who lost his life in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, will be cremated in Rajkot later today with full state honours.
Speaking to ANI on the incident, Jha compared the crash to the recent tragedy in Ahmedabad, saying both had shaken the nation. "What happened recently in Ahmedabad was very tragic, and today's incident (Uttarakhand helicopter crash) is equally heartbreaking," Jha added.
"The total number of DNA sample matches has reached 80, out of which 33 bodies have been handed over respectfully to the relatives," said Dr Rajneesh Patel.
Five adults, one infant and one crew member were on board the Aryan Aviation's Bell 407 helicopter operating in the "Shri Kedarnath Ji - Aryan Helipad, Guptkashi" sector that crashed on Sunday, the Civil Aviation Ministry said in a statement.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Sunday reached out to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to enquire about the tragic helicopter crash in Rudraprayag in which seven people were killed.
Speaking to ANI after visiting the crash site, Mishra said, "I visited the crash site, the hostel, the hospital and the FSL... I also held a review meeting. The state agencies, the Government of India agencies and others have responded very timely and effectively. I met some of the relatives
UK High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, shared updates on support being provided to the affected families and friends of British nationals after the tragic Air India Plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday expressed profound sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, which claimed the lives of seven people earlier today.