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
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], February 3: Travel Vaidya, a Dehradun-based pilgrimage tour operator, has announced Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter services for senior citizens, families, and NRI travelers, aimed at making the sacred journey easier and more manageable. The helicopter-based pil
In a significant step toward improving connectivity and emergency response infrastructure, the long-awaited helicopter services were resumed in District Rajouri, bringing immense relief and convenience to residents of this hilly and border district.
CM Dhami said that the launch of these air services will greatly improve transportation for people living in the remote areas of the state, according to an official statement from the CM's office.
The cabinet approved Rs 11,678.74 crores for Satpura Thermal Power Project located at Sarni in Betul district and Rs 11,476.31 crores for Amarkantak Thermal Power Plant situated at Chachai in Anuppur district.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted approval of recommencement of helicopter operations for the Chardham Yatra 2025 w.e.f. 15/16 September 2025, after the monsoon break, a press release from the Ministry of Civil Aviation said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met with the Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu for a discussion on strengthening aviation infrastructure in the state and resuming helicopter services for Char Dham Yatra.
Uttarakhand is set to expand its heli and rail connectivity, with a new helicopter service between Pithoragarh and Munsyari expected to start by September 30 under the Udan scheme. The central government has selected Heritage Aviation to operate the service on this route.
Following the cloudburst incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that helicopter services have been arranged to take the injured to nearby hospitals.
Speaking to ANI, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) DIG Gambhir Singh Chauhan said that helicopter services have been deployed to evacuate those trapped. Multiple agencies, including the Indian Army, NDRF, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and local administration, are coordinating eff
Helicopter operations at the Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand have resumed, and the tourists have been told to plan their journey according to the weather, according to Sonika, the CEO of Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that helicopter services in the state will remain suspended for two days following a crash earlier in the day due to bad weather.