India  

Kedarnath crash: CM Dhami orders strict SOP for helicopter services- What led to crash that killed 7

IndiaTimes Sunday, 15 June 2025
Following a tragic helicopter crash near Kedarnath shrine that claimed seven lives, Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has mandated stringent safety protocols for helicopter services. Preliminary investigations suggest adverse weather and poor visibility contributed to the accident. Dhami has ordered a technical expert committee to formulate a strict Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), ensuring thorough inspections and real-time weather assessments.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: Oneindia - Published
News video: BREAKING: Kedarnath Chopper Goes Down With 7 On Board | Uttarakhand STUNNED by Back-to-Back Crashes

BREAKING: Kedarnath Chopper Goes Down With 7 On Board | Uttarakhand STUNNED by Back-to-Back Crashes 03:37

A tragic helicopter crash near Kedarnath early Sunday claimed all seven lives on board, including the pilot. The Aryan Aviation chopper had taken off from Kedarnath for Guptkashi but crashed in the forests above Gaurikund due to poor visibility caused by bad weather. Six pilgrims and the pilot...

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Pushkar Singh Dhami Pushkar Singh Dhami 10th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, India

'Many congratulations to Dhami government': Uttarakhand waqf board chairman on minority bill

After the Uttarakhand Cabinet decided to introduce the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, Uttarakhand waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on..
IndiaTimes

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami extends Janmashatmi greetings, calls Lord Krishna 'symbol of truth'

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conveyed Janmashtami wishes, lauding Lord Krishna as a symbol of truth and justice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi..
IndiaTimes
Uttarakhand Flash Floods: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Sounds Alert as Death Toll Rises to 4, 100+ Missing [Video]

Uttarakhand Flash Floods: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Sounds Alert as Death Toll Rises to 4, 100+ Missing

Four people have been confirmed dead and over 100 are missing after devastating flash floods hit Uttarakhand, triggering large-scale destruction and panic. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has issued an urgent alert, directing rescue and relief teams to intensify operations in the affected areas. Torrential rains and cloudbursts have caused rivers to overflow, sweeping away homes, roads, and infrastructure. Authorities are on high alert as search and rescue efforts continue amid fears that the casualty count could rise. #FlashFloodUttarakhand #UttarkashiFlashFlood #FlashFloodUttarkashi #UttarkashiFloodFury #UttarkashiFlashFlood2025 #UttarkashiFlashFloods #FlashFloodsUttarakhand #UttarakhandFloods #FlashFloodRescueUttarakhand #FlashFloodsInUttarakhand #UttarkashiFlashFloods2025 #FlashFloodsInUttarkashi #UttarakhandFlashFloods2025 #FlashFloodsHitUttarkashi #UttarkashiFlashFloodsUpdates #UttarakhandFloodRescue ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.420~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 02:10Published

Uttarakhand Uttarakhand State in northern India

Shah: Strategy being worked out to deal with cloudbursts

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the formulation of a strategy to combat cloudbursts and landslides, following recent deadly incidents in Uttarakhand and..
IndiaTimes

Uttarakhand to repeal madrassa Act, new law to cover all minority institutions

Uttarakhand's cabinet approved the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, extending minority status benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian,..
IndiaTimes

IMD Weather Update: THESE 3 states are under heavy rain alert for the next 7 days - Leave your home with proper protection

Weather Update: Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Uttarakhand from August 10 to August 14. Significant rains are predicted for isolated areas in..
DNA

Standard operating procedure Set of detailed instructions to assist in workplace safety

‘Take-off aborted at Kochi’: Technical glitch hits Delhi-bound Air India flight; passengers offloaded

An Air India flight AI504 from Kochi to Delhi experienced a delay on Sunday due to a technical issue detected during the take-off roll. The pilots aborted the..
IndiaTimes

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Kedarnath Chopper Crash VISUALISED: How Kedarnath Helicopter Crashed Amid Bad Weather, Killing 7 [Video]

Kedarnath Chopper Crash VISUALISED: How Kedarnath Helicopter Crashed Amid Bad Weather, Killing 7

In a tragic crash near Kedarnath, an Aryan Aviation chopper carrying seven people—including a 23-month-old child and the pilot—plunged into a forest between Gaurikund and Sonprayag. All aboard were..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 00:58Published
Chopper Crash in Uttarakhand: Helicopter Safety CrisisHits Kedarnath Route Again| Watch [Video]

Chopper Crash in Uttarakhand: Helicopter Safety CrisisHits Kedarnath Route Again| Watch

Chopper Crash in Uttarakhand continues as yet another Kedarnath-bound chopper crash-lands near Badasu. This marks the fourth helicopter safety crisis on the Char Dham route in 30 days. The AW119..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:12Published

Related news from verified sources

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner’s History Of Technical Issues Globally

Despite being marketed as one of the safest and most advanced aircraft in the skies, the Dreamliner has been linked to several technical faults.
Zee News

Technical issues ground 2 Air India Express planes

Air India Express faced disruptions Friday as two Surat-bound flights encountered technical issues. A Bangkok-Surat flight was grounded after a suspected bird...
IndiaTimes

Board, deboard and repeat: Air India Express Guwahati-Kolkata flight delayed by 18 hours; airline blames 'technical glitch'

Air India Express flight IX-1226 faced a significant delay. The flight from Guwahati to Kolkata was grounded twice. Technical issues caused an 18-hour...
IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News