The MI-17 helicopter is carrying 1300 kg of relief materials and five officials from the Food and Civil Supplies Department towards Chaten. The aircraft will also transport army personnel from Chaten to Pakyong Greenfield Airport.
In a statement, the Indian Air Force said, "In response to the devastating landslides in Sikkim, Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopters rapidly launched Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Ops -- dropping relief supplies, inserting NDRF teams, and evacuating 33 stranded individuals, incl
Posting about the training on X, the Indian Air Force mentioned that Combat Rubberised Raiding Craft drops, para jumps, and helocasting (jumping from an aircraft into water) from An-32, C-130 aircraft, and Mi-17 helicopters took place.
Injured BRO workers are being airlifted for further treatment at Joshimath Army Hospital. Out of 55 workers, 50 have been rescued - of which 4 lost their lives; 5 are still missing
Precision at tremendous speeds is on display today. Three MiG-29 aircraft in 'Baaz Formation' flypast in 'Vic' formation along with IAF Marching Contingent on Kartavya Path, captivating the audience. The flypast featured 40 aircraft/helicopters - 22 fighter jets, 11 transport aircraft and
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday visited the Bokafa HS school shelter house, where 305 flood-affected individuals have sought refuge following floods in the region and directed officials to provide essential support and amenities to ensure the comfort and well-being of citizens
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid floral tribute to the late General Bipin Rawat, the country's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), at his statue on his death anniversary at the military base in Dehradun on Friday.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday deployed Mi-17 helicopters for the evacuation of deceased and injured in the Odisha triple train accident, informed Eastern Command.