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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