News Topic:Ministry of Civil Aviation

Kashmir safe, time to support its economy: Civil Aviation Minister

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday appealed to people across the country to visit Kashmir again, saying it is time to support the valley's economy.

Tourists flee Kashmir after Pahalgam attack

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep sorrow over the mass departure of tourists from Kashmir in the aftermath of the deadly militant attack in Pahalgam.

Government notifies new Drone rules, makes flying easier

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the Drone Rules 2021, under which the coverage of all-up weight of unmanned aircrafts increases.

New Draft Drone Rules 2021 released by MoCA

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) released Draft Drone Rules, 2021 for public consultation, while seeking the public comments.

Lockdown: Domestic flights to resume from Monday

Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister for Civil Aviation (I/C), on Wednesday announced that domestic flight operations will resume in “a calibrated manner” from May 25 (Monday).

COVID Rescue: India to operate 64 flights, bring home 14K Indians

India will operate 64 flights to bring back 14,000 stranded Indians from abroad. Majority of these flights are expected to be operated by Air India, while some might also be flown by private airlines and the IAF.

Operation of civilian flights from Awantipora airfield approved

SRINAGAR — In a significant development, the Union Defence Ministry has approved operation of civilian flights from Awantipora airfield, a strategically important airbase managed by...

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Two alleged house robberies reported in Tral’s Aaligund

Two alleged robberies in Aaligund village of Tral have raised security concerns, with villagers urging police to identify the masked suspects.

Farooq Abdullah rules out NC split, assures grievance-ridden MLAs of action

Farooq Abdullah rules out a split in the NC after meeting around 16 MLAs, while Nazir Gurezi says legislators only want their grievances addressed.

JKPSC without regular Chairman for over 3 months, six member posts vacant

JKPSC has been without a regular Chairman for over three months, with six member posts vacant as thousands of candidates await recruitment updates.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.