In an X post, the IAF shared the images and videos of the widespread blaze in the areas and the efforts to douse the flames with the Mi-17 V5 helicopter.
"The Governor's helicopter landed at the GVK helipad. The administration is taking necessary action in this regard. He is currently in a safe house," Kumar told ANI.
According to information received from Pauri Police, the helicopter experienced "some technical problems," following which it landed at the GVK helipad as a precautionary measure. The Governor was subsequently taken to the Police Guest House in Srinagar.
The Ministry of Defence, on Tuesday, signed contracts worth a total of Rs 5,083 crore to acquire six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.
French and Belgian forces intercepted a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the North Sea to enforce sanctions against Russia. Following a helicopter-assisted boarding by special forces, the vessel is being escorted to Zeebrugge for seizure, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine.
Emphasising the state government's commitment to promote the tourism sector, the Chief Minister said that expansion of connectivity and infrastructure was being given added priority to enhance facilities for visitors. He added that the growth of tourism would strengthen the state's econom
Amid delays in the acquisition of its utility choppers, the Indian Navy has wet-leased two Augusta Westland-139 choppers from an Indian civilian chopper operator for carrying out logistics operations.
A Pawan Hans spokesperson said, "The helicopter has taken off from Port Blair with 2 crew members and 5 passengers. All are rescued and are safe. No injuries reported to any of the rescued persons."
A military Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Peru's Arequipa region, killing all 15 people on board. The Peruvian Air Force confirmed the deaths of four crew members and eleven passengers after the aircraft lost radio contact on Sunday.
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh highlighted that Sarang is the world's only close-formation aerobatic helicopter team, while Suryakiran flies Hawk aircraft.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma attended the Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic and Sarang Helicopter Display on the Jal Mahal Sail in Jaipur on Sunday in the august presence of Governor Haribhau Bagde.