As part of the ongoing exercise Gagan Shakti-24, Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft recently operated from the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in the northern sector in Kashmir valley. A large number of troops were airlifted and subsequently air landed utilising Chinook, Mi-17 V5 and ALH Mk-III helicopters by night.IAF also plans to practise similar drills in coordination with administration of State Governments for activation of ELFs in other sectors. Various IAF fixed and rotary wing platforms will carry out coordinated landing and operations at these ELFs. Whole-of-the-Nation-Approach (WNA). ELF operations provide an opportunity for IAF aircraft to undertake operations from such restricted landing surfaces while also being able to undertake Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Relief operations during times of natural calamities to provide relief. The capability to operate by night at these stretches of highways, and the capability to transfer troops from such surfaces will greatly enhance the operational capabilities of Indian Armed Force.
05 April,2024 11:59 AM IST
The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 are expected to reactivate on September 23. The lander and rover are currently in “sleep mode” near Moon’s South Pole after having completed their set tasks. SAC Director Nilesh Desai briefed about the further developments in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Also, the former Director of SAC said that the revival of Pragyan Rover will be a miracle for ISRO.
23 September,2023 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday activated the remote technical activation of India-Belgium Aryabhatta Research Institute for Observational Sciences (AIRES) telescope in Brussels.
31 March,2016 09:33 AM IST
A speeding BEST bus dashed against red Activa in Saki Naka on Wednesday evening. One person was killed and others were injured. Watch video here
13 October,2016 06:20 PM IST
After a series of trials, the single emergency helpline number 112, which will connect people in distress with the police, has been made operational in five cities of Maharashtra. Citizens in distress can get immediate assistance from police in the state on dialing the helpline number '112' from their phones in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur and Pune. Mumbai Khabar brings to you the top news of the day. Watch this video to know more!
12 June,2020 08:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
