U'khand copter crash: Irfan Ansari demands resignation of civil aviation minister
1
2
3
Ranchi: State health minister Irfan Ansari has demanded the resignation of civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu after the devastating helicopter crash near the Kedarnath shrine on Sunday which claimed the lives of seven pilgrims.
The incident has sparked outrage with minister Ansari questioning the safety measures in place for the pilgrims.
"The helicopter crash between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan in Uttarakhand killing seven pilgrims on the spot, including a child, is heart-wrenching. My question to the Union govt is why the single-engine helicopters are not banned despite frequent mishaps being reported in Kedarnath claiming the lives of pilgrims.
I'm deeply saddened by the incident. I appeal to the Prime Minister and the aviation minister to order a probe into the matter," Ansari said in a video message on X.
He demanded the operation of double-engine helicopters in the difficult terrain. Ansari also appealed to the pilgrims not to rely on helicopter services and march on foot for the pilgrimage.
Stating that pilgrims go for the Kedarnath Yatra with utmost devotion and safeguarding them should be the topmost priority, Ansari added, "Pilgrims are not ordinary travellers — they are the symbols of faith.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025
Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List
Undo
Every year, millions of devotees visit the Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar in Jharkhand and the govt ensures vigilance at every level, and no such mishaps ever occurred. The Union ministers must visit Babadham and take lessons from us.
"
Meanwhile, chief minister Hemant Soren expressed grief over the incident. In a post on X, Hemant wrote. "The death of the pilgrims in a helicopter crash going from Kedarnath to Guptakashi is very sad.
May Marang Buru grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved families to bear the loss in this hour of grief."
Ranchi: State health minister Irfan Ansari has demanded the resignation of civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu after the devastating helicopter crash near the Kedarnath shrine on Sunday which claimed the lives of seven pilgrims. The incident has sparked outrage with minister Ansari questioning the safety measures in place for the pilgrims.
"The helicopter crash between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan in Uttarakhand killing seven pilgrims on the spot, including a child, is heart-wrenching. My question to the Union govt is why the single-engine helicopters are not banned despite frequent mishaps being reported in Kedarnath claiming the lives of pilgrims. I'm deeply saddened by the incident. I appeal to the Prime Minister and the aviation minister to order a probe into the matter," Ansari said in a video message on X.
He demanded the operation of double-engine helicopters in the difficult terrain. Ansari also appealed to the pilgrims not to rely on helicopter services and march on foot for the pilgrimage.
Stating that pilgrims go for the Kedarnath Yatra with utmost devotion and safeguarding them should be the topmost priority, Ansari added, "Pilgrims are not ordinary travellers — they are the symbols of faith. Every year, millions of devotees visit the Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar in Jharkhand and the govt ensures vigilance at every level, and no such mishaps ever occurred.
The Union ministers must visit Babadham and take lessons from us.
"
Meanwhile, chief minister Hemant Soren expressed grief over the incident. In a post on X, Hemant wrote. "The death of the pilgrims in a helicopter crash going from Kedarnath to Guptakashi is very sad. May Marang Buru grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved families to bear the loss in this hour of grief."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Indian Express
16 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
Ministry of Home Affairs issues notification for conducting national population census in 2027
NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday issued a formal notification for conducting the National Population Census for the year 2027 with the reference date of March 1, 2027. The Gazette Notification, which has been issued in the name of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, under the administrative authority of the MHA, said, 'In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Census Act, 1948 (37 of 1948), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs (Office of the Registrar General, India)…, dated 26th March, 2019 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, section 3, sub-section (ii), dated 28th March, 2019, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby declares that a census of the population of India shall be taken during the year 2027.' The notification further read: 'The reference date for the said census shall be March 1, 2027, except for the Union territory of Ladakh, the snow-bound non-synchronous areas of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.' It went on to add that in respect of the UT of Ladakh and snow-bound non-synchronous areas of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and the States of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, 'the reference date shall be 00:00 hours of the 1st day of October, 2026'. It is to be noted here that this time for the first time since Independence the Census will also encompass caste enumeration.
Time of India
17 minutes ago
- Time of India
MI6 gets its own 'M': Dame Judi Dench's legacy just got real
MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli In an electrifying moment that feels straight out of a James Bond movie—except it's real—MI6 is set to welcome its first-ever female chief. Enter Blaise Metreweli, 47, the tech-savvy insider who is about to become MI6's 18th leader and the first woman ever to hold the role, known within the service as 'C,' this coming autumn. Metreweli joined the spy world in 1999, earning her stripes as a case officer across the Middle East and Europe. With an anthropology degree from Cambridge, she later climbed to Director-General for Technology & Innovation—handling everything from AI-powered surveillance to cybersecurity. Sir Richard Moore, the current MI6 chief, pledged in 2023 that he'd be the 'last C selected from an all-male shortlist.' And he made good on it by selecting Metreweli, praising diversity and inclusion as vital to next-gen intelligence . Breaking the glass ceiling It's been a long time coming. MI6, or the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), is basically Britain's real-life spy agency—the one you always hear about in James Bond movies. But unlike the shaken-not-stirred world of 007, MI6 works deep in the shadows, gathering intelligence from overseas to keep the UK safe. These are the people decoding enemy chatter, recruiting informants, and staying ten steps ahead of threats like terrorism, cyberattacks, and international espionage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Heads Turn as Walgreens Shoppers Discover 87¢ ED Pills fridayplans Learn More Undo Founded in 1909, MI6 has always had an air of mystery—no public job ads, no flashy offices, and definitely no exploding pens (probably). The head of MI6 is codenamed 'C,' a tradition started by its first chief, Sir Mansfield Cumming, who signed his name with just a 'C' in green ink. For years, MI6 was an old boys' club—until now. With Blaise Metreweli stepping in as the first female chief, the agency is finally catching up with modern times. She's got brains, tech chops, and serious global experience. If you thought Judi Dench's 'M' was powerful, just wait—this is real life. MI6 won't ever hand out secrets, but one thing's clear: they're evolving fast. And with Metreweli at the helm, the future of British intelligence looks sharp, strategic, and refreshingly modern. Life imitates art: Dame Judi Dench walked so Metreweli could run For millions of us, the face of MI6 has always been Dame Judi Dench—the cool, commanding "M" who stood toe-to-toe with James Bond and basically stole every scene. When she first appeared as M in GoldenEye (1995), she wasn't just playing a role—she was smashing stereotypes. A woman at the helm of British intelligence? Unheard of… until she made it feel normal. Fast-forward to 2025, and fiction finally catches up with fact. Blaise Metreweli's appointment as the first female chief of MI6 feels like the final act in a story Judi helped script through sheer screen presence. Judi's M was sharp, unflinching, and deeply respected—qualities Metreweli embodies in real life, albeit without the camera angles and martinis. Both women rewrote the rulebook in male-dominated arenas: one on-screen, the other in the shadows of real geopolitics. Judi once said, 'You don't have to be young to be brave or bold.' That spirit now lives in MI6's top office—and it's not fiction anymore.
Time of India
18 minutes ago
- Time of India
Obama speaks out on how US can be a 'nation of immigrants and a nation of laws'
Former US President Barack Obama reflected on the 13th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program, highlighting both its achievements and the urgent need to protect young immigrants. He posted on X, 'Thirteen years ago, my administration acted to protect young people who were American in every single way but one: on paper.' Launched in June 2012, DACA was a major executive decision aimed at allowing undocumented individuals brought to the United States as children—known as 'Dreamers'—to live, study, and work without fear of deportation. The program underscored the idea that the US can be both 'a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws,' as Obama reiterated in his post. In his message, Obama emphasised the human cost of political rhetoric targeting immigrant families. He stressed that while Dreamers simply want to 'live, work, and support their communities,' many face demonization and hostility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 19 Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Side Effects You Should Know About - GoodRx GoodRx Learn More Undo — BarackObama (@BarackObama) (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) He also called for fixing the US immigration system, urging lawmakers to balance legal enforcement with humane treatment: 'We can fix our broken immigration system while still recognizing our common humanity and treating each other with dignity and respect. In fact, it's the only way we ever will.' Live Events RECOMMENDED STORIES FOR YOU How crucial is immigration for the US hotel industry? Married? You just lost 40 points; How Canada's immigration system is rewarding singles and punishing families Obama's post comes amid continued legal challenges and policy debates over the turmoil coming forth for the immigrants and international students in the US. Obama's reflection aims to reinforce DACA's achievements, helping hundreds of thousands of Dreamers pursue education, build careers, and contribute to the economy-while reminding policymakers of the enduring values behind the program.
