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Sikkim to replace 23-seater helicopter with smaller aircraft citing poor passenger response.

ION correspondentJune 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Government of Sikkim has decided to replace its large 23-seater MI-172 helicopter provided by Sky One Airways Pvt Ltd with a smaller 10-seater aircraft from some other aviation agency....

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‘We don’t want to continue’. Air India pilot returns flight to Hong Kong.

ION correspondentJune 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Air India’s Hong Kong-Delhi flight AI 315 returned to Hong Kong International Airport on Monday morning after nearly 90 minutes of take-off, as the pilots did not want to...

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Pool, Bathtub Found Inside Religious Site During Demolition Drive In Gujarat.

ION correspondentJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025

According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Premsukh Delu, 300 illegal structures were razed on Saturday. “There was illegal encroachment near the Rangmati River. Due to this illegal encroachment, flood-like...

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Investigation into fatal plane crash in Ahmedabad continues. Black box recovered from site.

ION correspondentJune 14, 2025June 14, 2025

The investigation into the fatal plane crash in Ahmedabad continues, with forensic experts visiting the crash site today to carry out a detailed examination. According to police sources, a...

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J&K. LG Manoj Sinha Performs Pratham Puja, Marks Start of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Preparations.

ION correspondentJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today performed the Pratham Puja at the Holy Cave, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Speaking on...

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Uttarakhand. Hemkund Sahib Gates to Open on Sunday.

ION correspondentMay 24, 2025May 24, 2025

In Uttarakhand, the gates of Hemkund Sahib located in Chamoli district will be opened on Sunday. For the Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage, the first group of Sikh devotees set off...

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Electric buses to be rolled out for Telangana, Delhi, K’taka & Gujarat.

ION correspondentMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Union Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy chaired a meeting in New Delhi on the rollout of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme. The session primarily focused on the...

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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra resumes after 5 years. 750 pilgrims selected via online draw.

ION correspondentMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

A total of 750 pilgrims have been selected for this year’s Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. The selection of pilgrims was executed through an online computerised draw in New Delhi today,...

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Over 10 lakh pilgrims visit Char Dham Shrines in 20 days in Uttarakhand.

ION correspondentMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

In Uttarakhand, the ongoing Char Dham Yatra is witnessing an overwhelming influx of pilgrims. Since the sacred pilgrimage began on April 30, over 10 Lakh devotees have visited the...

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J&K. Vaishno Devi Shrine Board announces free Aarti Darshan, accommodation for pilgrims.

ION correspondentMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

In Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDB) has announced several measures to facilitate pilgrims, including free Aarti Darshan and accommodation. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that...