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Time of India
22-04-2025
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IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team carries out full-scale rehearsal for Patna Airshow
The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a full-scale rehearsal for the Patna airshow to be held on Wednesday. The rehearsal was held on the banks of the River Ganga in the state capital on Tuesday, and it was dedicated to school and college students. Nine state-of-the-art Hawk-132 aircraft of the Surya Kiran Team performed amazing aerobatic feats in the skies of Patna. Adequate seating and arrangements were made for the students. The main event will be held in the state capital on Wednesday to mark the Shaurya Diwas . 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Husband Calls the Police after Discovering the Shocking Truth About His Wife's Dog Obsession Happy in Shape Undo Shaurya Diwas is observed to celebrate the victory of freedom fighter Babu Veer Kunwar Singh over British troops on April 23. Kunwar Singh, also known as Babu Veer Kunwar Singh was a chief organiser of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 from the Bhojpur region of Bihar. Live Events The airshow will be presented by the IAF's jets over the J P Ganga Path, along the banks of the Ganga River in the state capital on Wednesday. "This will be the first time when the IAF's SKAT will enthral spectators by performing acrobatics in the sky of Patna. Thousands of people will gather in front of the Sabhyata Dwar of Patna to see this grand air show on Wednesday," a statement issued by the state's Information and Public Relations Department (IPRD) on Monday said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other dignitaries are expected to witness the spectacular airshow on Wednesday, it said. The Patna Traffic Police has made changes in the traffic system during the aerobatic show. "To avoid traffic jams in the city and to avoid inconveniences to the people, several parking zones have been created for the purpose. Spectators travelling from Danapur and Ashoka Rajpath will have to park their vehicles at JP Setu Ghat, Digha Ghat, Ghat No 88 and 93," the statement said. "Parking arrangements have been made near Patna College ground, Science College ground and Krishna Ghat for those coming from Gaighat towards Sabhyata Dwar," it said. Patna Traffic Superintendent of Police (SP) Aparajit Lohan said that six cranes will be deployed at major places to tow away vehicles not parked at proper places. He said that stern legal action will be taken against those not following the traffic rules.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Full dress rehearsal of Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to thrill students today
1 2 3 Patna: Indian Air Force 's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) arrived at Patna on Monday to paint the city sky with breathtaking spectacle on April 22 and 23. Altogether nine red-and-white Hawk-132 jet aircraft of the Surya Kiran team will perform the aerobatic feats, promising to leave spectators in awe, an Army spokesperson said. A full dress rehearsal on April 22 will be dedicated to school and college students to motivate the youth to join the Indian Air Force. On April 23, which is also Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti , the SKAT will pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the freedom fighter through the national anthem, a special fly past and synchronised aerial display. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo CM Nitish Kumar will inaugurate the show on Wednesday, in presence of senior officials of the IAF and representatives of Bihar govt. Defence minister Rajnath Singh is also likely to witness the show. Patna district administration has completed its preparations for the show. MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, district magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh and the Patna SSP inspected the venue along J P Ganga Path, and interacted with the Surya Kiran team on the eve of their aerobatics show. To avoid traffic jams, Patna traffic police has created various parking zones, an official said. Spectators coming from Danapur and Ashok Rajpath will have to park their vehicles at JP Setu Ghat, Digha Ghat, Ghat 88 and 93, while those coming from Gaighat can park their vehicles near Patna and science college grounds, besides Krishna Ghat. Parking arrangements have been made at Gandhi Maidan for those travelling from JP Golambar.
