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'Flying survey' of drought-hit Maharashtra by central team raises hackles
A 10-member central team has started a three-day tour of the drought-hit regions of Maharashtra, spending barely a couple of minutes at various locations, raising the hackles of farmers and activists.
AI de-rosters pilots over rapid descent of Hong Kong flight
National flag carrier Air India has de-rostered two pilots pending investigation over safety lapse which occurred during a New Delhi-Hong Kong flight, said an official.
One dead, five missing after two US military planes crash off Japan
One US Marine died and five were missing Thursday after two American military aircraft crashed during a refuelling operation off the coast of Japan, officials said. Japanese and US military officials earlier said two of the seven crew of the planes had been found. "One is in fair condition and the other has been declared deceased by competent medical personnel," the US Marine Corps said late Thursday. "US military and the Japanese Self-Defense planes and vessels are searching for those still missing... I hope all the members will be rescued safely as soon as possible," Japanese Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya said. The search would continue through the night, Kyodo news agency reported. The Marines were conducting "regularly scheduled training" when the crash occurred around 2:00 am local time, the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force said in a statement. The F/A-18 fighter jet with two crew onboard and a KC-130 refuelling tanker with five crew crashed into the sea around 100 kilometres off .
Boeing 737 MAX pilots to be trained for Lion Air crash-like scenario
India's aviation regulator has issued advisories to domestic airlines for training pilots flying Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on simulator in an "exercise which replicates the Lion Air crash scenario to the nearest possible extent".
Three workers die as underconstruction grid tower collapses
Three workers died and an equal number injured when a power grid tower under construction collapsed at Pokkunuru village in Krishna district Thursday, police said. The victims, hired by a contractor, were said to be from Jharkhand. "The accident happened when a high tension power line was being built. The steel frames collapsed while being fitted and caused injuries to six workers," a police official said. Three of them succumbed to injuries in hospital, while the rest are being treated, the official said over phone. Krishna district collector B Lakshmikantam expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased. The ex gratia would be paid under the Workmen Compensation Act to the families of the deceased, the collector said in a statement.
Leicester City crash helicopter rotor pedals failed: probe
Disconnected cockpit pedals caused the helicopter crashed that killed the Thai billionaire owner of Leicester City football club and four others on October 28, a British investigation found on Thursday. The death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha shocked global sport and left the small city in the heart of England in mourning two years after their improbable first and only championship season. The helicopter, decorated the blue and white colours of the team, spun out of control on takeoff moments after it cleared the stadium's roof. Vichai attended most Leicester home matches, landing and taking off from the centre of the pitch. Britain's Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) said a series of cockpit pedals had somehow become disconnected from the rotor on the helicopter's tail. "The loss of control of the helicopter resulted from the tail rotor actuator control shaft becoming disconnected from the actuator lever mechanism," the eight-page AAIB report said. The helicopter began to spin ..
Shutdown in Talcher over land subsidence issue
Angry residents of Talcher in Odishas Angul district Thursday observed a shutdown alleging land subsidence in the coal town. The agitating people staged a demonstration, road blockade and observed a day-long bandh after a portion of land suddenly caved in inside a house on Wednesday, police said. People from nearby areas rushed to the site as the news spread following which the bandh was called. The protesters took to the streets and demanded immediate intervention of the district administration to look into the issue. While shops and business establishments remained closed, vehicular movement was disrupted in and around the town. Movement of trucks and buses on the highway was also affected, police said. The bandh was peaceful even as police personnel were deployed in sensitive places, a police official said. The locals alleged that land subsidence have been taking place in and around the town because of faulty management of underground coal mines and improper sand ...
Lion Air CEO says possible will cancel Boeing 737 MAX orders
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's Lion Air is considering cancelling orders for Boeing Co 737 MAX jets following a crash that killed 189 people in October but has not yet made a decision, the airline's CEO Edward Sirait said on Thursday.
US military planes crash off Japan, 5 missing
Two American Marines were rescued from the ocean while another five remained missing after two US military jets collided mid-air during manoeuvres off the coast of Japan on Thursday, officials said.
India urges training to replicate Lion Air crash for Boeing pilots
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Pilots flying Boeing Co's 737 MAX jets in India should be trained on a simulator that replicates the suspected scenario that led to the Lion Air crash, India's aviation regulator said in a statement on Thursday.
Need to strengthen Civil Defence, says Rajnath
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday emphasised on the need to revamp Civil Defence for making the organisation more effective both during disasters and peacetime.
AI suspends 2 pilots after Delhi-Hong Kong flight 'descended rapidly' on Oct 20
Air India has suspended two pilots after the Boeing plane that was flying from the national capital to Hong Kong "descended rapidly" on October 20, according to an airline official. The incident happened when the Boeing 787-8 aircraft -- carrying 207 people, including 10 crew members -- was approaching the Hong Kong International Airport. A senior Air India official said two pilots were suspended on the same day of the incident. During approach at the airport, the aircraft "descended rapidly and deviated significantly from the normal glide path triggering a Ground Proximity Warning System alert", as per a preliminary report prepared by Hong Kong's Transport and Housing Bureau. The crew recovered the aircraft at about 200 feet above mean sea level before performing a go-around and later landed "uneventfully"on the second approach, the report said. Hong Kong's Air Accident Investigation Authority is probing the serious incident. "The investigation team is conducting detailed analysis ..
Around 15,000 deaths in road accidents due to potholes 'unacceptable', says SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday termed as "unacceptable" the death of nearly 15,000 people in road accidents caused by potholes in the last five years and said the number was probably more than those killed on the border or by terrorists. This indicates that authorities concerned are not maintaining the roads properly, a bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur said. "It is unacceptable that such a large number of death takes place on roads due to potholes," said the bench, which also comprised Justices Deepak Gupta and Hemant Gupta. The bench perused a report filed by the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, headed by former apex court judge Justice K S Radhakrishnan, which said 14,926 persons had died in road accidents due to potholes from 2013 to 2017 across the country. "It is almost 15,000 deaths in five years, probably more that those killed on border or by terrorists," the bench said, adding, "These are government figures". The bench asked the Centre to file their response on the
Aviation watchdog DGCA advises training for 737 MAX pilots after Lion Air crash
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Pilots flying Boeing Co's 737 MAX aircraft in India should be trained on a simulator that replicates the Lion Air crash scenario to the nearest possible extent, India's aviation regulator said in statement on Thursday.
Himachal has 21 landslide-prone sites
Himachal Pradesh has as many as 21 landslide-prone sites, most of them located along national highways, and every year the state sees one or two major landslides.
TN Guv, CM appeal for liberal contribution to Flag Day fund
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister K Palaniswami Thursday appealed to the people of the state to make 'liberal' contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. In a message on the eve of Flag Day being observed Friday, Purohit said it was an occasion for remembering with pride the valiant soldiers in the Army, Navy and Air Force. "This is an occasion to remind ourselves of the selfless services of our Armed Forces personnel in protecting our country's territory from the enemies and intruders," he said. It was also an opportunity to take the history of our great nation to the younger generation in order to nurture patriotism and inspire them to join the armed forces, Purohit said noting that Tamil Nadu had always been a topper in per capita contribution to the Flag Day Fund. Palaniswami, in his message, highlighted the role played by the defence personnel in guarding the country and assistance extended to the civilian population at times of ...
Air India grounds 2 pilots after Hong Kong flight 'descended rapidly'
Air India has grounded its two pilots after the aircraft "descended rapidly and deviated from the normal glide path" at Hong Kong International Airport runway triggering a Ground Proximity Warning System alert.The incident happened on October 20 when the Boeing 787 was approaching to land at Hong Kong International Airport with 197 passengers and 10 crew members onboard at 6.14 am (local time)."Before the approach to Hong Kong International Airport, the crew had received cautionary information from the Hong Kong arrival Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) regarding the possibility of Instrument Landing System (ILS) glideslope fluctuation. At 06:08:17 hours, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) further advised the crew of the possible glide path signal fluctuation. At 06:11:00 hours, ATC cleared the aircraft for the instrument landing system (ILS) approach for Runway 07R," read a preliminary report."During the approach, the aircraft descended rapidly, triggering a Ground Proximity ..
Rs 3,719 cr assistance given to Kerala, Nagaland, Andhra
The Centre on Thursday approved additional assistance of Rs 3,719.07 crore to Kerala, Nagaland and Andhra Pradesh that were affected by floods, landslides and cyclone over the past few months.
No epidemic in cyclone-hit areas of TN, says Health Secretary
Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan Thursday said there was no outbreak of any communicable disease in the cyclone-hit areas of the state as was reported in the social media. Speaking to reporters here, Radhakrishnan dismissed as rumours in the social media that brain fever and other types of communicable diseases were spreading in the affected areas. "There is absolutely no truth in those messages and there is no reason to panic," he said. Stating that all precautionarymeasures had been taken in the aftermath of the cyclone, Radhakrishnan said over 8.7 lakh people in the affected districts had been screened through nearly 30,000 special medical camps. A total of 175 mobile medical teams, including six teams consisting of super-specialists in handling epidemics, was touring the areas affected by the cyclone, he said. Over 3,000 personnel have been engaged in preventing water contamination, he said. Special teams from the health department were creating awareness .
Amritsar train accident: Probe gives clean chit to Sidhu's wife
A magisterial probe into the Amritsar train tragedy in which around 60 people died, has apparently given a "clean chit" to Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the Dussehra event. Jalandhar Divisional Commissioner B Purushartha-- appointed the special executive magistrate by the government to probe the accident-- indicted the son of a Congress councillor, who organised the event as well as officials of Amritsar district administration, municipal corporation, railways and local police, official sources said. The crowd was watching the burning of a Ravana effigy near Joda Phatak on October 19 when they were mowed down by a passing train. A 300-page report of magisterial probe into the accident was submitted to the Punjab Home Secretary last month. The report stressed that Saurabh Mithu Madan, son of the Congress councillor and a close aide of the Sidhus, should have ensured safety of people at the venue, official sources said. The ...