Vaishno Devi Yatra, Helicopter Services Resume: J&K
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board informed that helicopter services and Vaishno Devi yatra service has been resumed on the morning of January 6. "Following inclement weather conditions, Yatra has been suspended till the morning of 6th January," said Shrine Board, Katra. However, the Indian Meteorological Department already said that Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh will witness heavy rainfall and snow due to the active… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Mata Vaishno Devi, Helicopter Service, Katra, Yatra
Courtesy: ANI
US: Helicopter Pilot Spots "Strangest" Metal Monolith In Utah Desert
A mysterious metal monolith was found between red rocks of Utah Desert, USA, when a helicopter was flying over the area to count sheep. The helicopter pilot, Bret Hutchings, said, "That's been about the strangest thing that I've come across out there in all my years of flying." Mr. … read-more
Tags: Canada, US, desert, Helicopter Service
Courtesy: BBC News
Helicopter Service Resumes In Kedarnath; 2,500 Bookings Received
Helicopter Services in Kedarnath resumed from October 9 with 890 people availing the service on the very first day. CEO, Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority, stated, "We expect a maximum of 400 people to avail the helicopter service for Char Dham Yatra every day." Reportedly, the service has already been booked by 2,500 pilgrims and the devotees can opt for a two-way ride from Kedarnath to Gupt Kashi, Phata, and… read-more
Tags: Kedarnath, Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand, Helicopter Service
Courtesy: The Times Of India