Doda bus accident: IAF helicopters deployed at site of accident in Assar
Thursday, 16 November 2023 The helicopters evacuated critically injured survivors to Jammu. As many as 38 people were killed and 19 others injured after a bus fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda.
A bus carrying 55 passengers plunged into a gorge in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in 36 fatalities and 19 injuries, with six in critical condition. Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed the tragic incident, and rescue operations are underway. Home Minister Amit Shah and Lt Governor Manoj...
The Indian Air Force deployed its MI 17 V5 helicopter on Saturday (April 27) to combat the forest fires ravaging the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, as confirmed by the stateβs Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami. Utilising a "Bambi Bucket," the helicopter retrieved water from Bhimtal Lake, situated near Nainital, and discharged it onto the flames engulfing the forests. Here's an insight into the Bambi Bucket and its inception.
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The Indian Air Force has enhanced its arsenal of fighter aircraft with the introduction of Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles, capable of.. IndiaTimes
The forest department in Nainital has called for the assistance of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army to combat a relentless forest fire that has been raging for over 36 hours, consuming numerous hectares of lush greenery. Helicopters have been deployed by the district administration to aid in firefighting efforts. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced plans to convene a meeting to address the escalating situation of the Nainital forest fire in Haldwani district.
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The IAF choppers conducted aerial surveys over Nainital, Bhimtal, and Sattal lakes, identifying suitable locations from where it could lift water for the dousing.. DNA
Continuous heavy rainfall has battered numerous areas of Jammu and Kashmir, compelling the Union territory administration to take precautionary measures by closing schools across the Kashmir valley and Reasi district, as reported by officials. The persistent downpour in recent days has inflicted severe damage in various regions. Flash floods and landslides, triggered by the torrential rain, have affected parts of Poonch and northern Kashmir, resulting in damage to both public infrastructure and private property.
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A 13-year-old boy was buried alive when a new landslide occurred in the Karool area of Ramban district on Monday afternoon. The continuous rains caused damage to.. IndiaTimes
![Nainital Forest Fire: Bambi Bucket being used by an IAF helicopter to fight forest fires | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240428/1373993384-Nainital-Forest-Fire-Bambi-Bucket-being-used-by.jpg)
![Nainital forest fire reaches near IAF station| Army, helicopters called in, boating halted| Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240427/1373890386-Nainital-forest-fire-reaches-near-IAF-station|-Army.jpg)
![Jammu & Kashmir Rains: Schools, Jammu-Srinagar highway closed; more showers predicted | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240430/1374144288-Jammu-Kashmir-Rains-Schools-Jammu-Srinagar-highway.jpg)
