Indian Air Force's Sarang Team Leaves For Egypt International Airshow

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

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Al-Alamein International Airport is at a strategic geographical location along the Mediterranean and is a major hub for global air, commercial, and logistical transport

This marks a significant event as the IAF once again showcases its indigenous aviation capabilities on an international stage

The contingent is carrying five Sarang helicopters (Advanced Light Helicopters, ALH Mk-I), which are being transported by C-17 Globemaster aircraft for the event

New Delhi, Aug 24: The Indian Air Force (IAF) Saturday dispatched its Sarang Helicopter Display Team to participate in the first edition of the Egypt International Airshow, which will take place from September 3 to 5 at Al-Alamein International Airport, in Egypt's El Dabaa.

Al-Alamein International Airport is at a strategic geographical location along the Mediterranean and is a major hub for global air, commercial, and logistical transport.

This marks a significant event as the IAF once again showcases its indigenous aviation capabilities on an international stage.

"Lock, stock, and barrel...the Sarang team is on their way to the first edition of the Egypt International Airshow! The IAF contingent with its five Sarang helicopters (ALH Mk1) being airlifted by C-17s for the airshow at Al-Alamein Intl Airport from 3rd to 5th Sep 24," the IAF said in a post on X.

Lock, stock, and barrel...the Sarang team is on their way to the first edition of the Egypt International Airshow! The #IAF contingent with its five Sarang helicopters (ALH Mk1) being airlifted by C-17s for the airshow at Al-Alamein Intl Airport from 3rd to 5th Sep 24. IAF Sarang… pic.twitter.com/FMNsjIK3sR — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) August 24, 2024

"IAF Sarang team, flying the indigenous 'Dhruv' ALH, represents the spirit of 'Atmanirbharta' and showcases India's aviation excellence," the post further read.

The contingent is carrying five Sarang helicopters (Advanced Light Helicopters, ALH Mk-I), which are being transported by C-17 Globemaster aircraft for the event.

The Sarang team, known for its precision and impressive aerial displays, operates the HAL Dhruv Mk-I helicopters, which are built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

These helicopters are multi-role and multi-mission, featuring a hinge-less composite main rotor, and are designed for both military and civilian applications.

According to the IAF, the team's participation highlights India's spirit of 'Atmanirbharta' (self-reliance) and underscores its excellence in aviation technology.

The Egypt International Airshow is spearheaded by the Egyptian Ministry of Defence, Egyptian Air Force, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egyptian Space Agency, and EgyptAir.

The event aims to promote industrialisation, digitalisation, and globalisation within the defence, space, and commercial aviation sectors across Africa and the Middle East.

The airshow will feature aircraft displays, cutting-edge conferences, and exhibitions of innovative aerospace products and services, providing a platform for nations and businesses to shape the future of aerospace in the region.

Additionally, the event will feature a strategic conference focused on space, along with the latest technologies in aircraft, packed with the latest products and services shaping the future of aviation.

This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with global industry leaders and expand business opportunities in Africa and beyond, as it will see the participation of exhibitors ranging from aircraft manufacturers to avionics and electronics suppliers, space industry suppliers, and research and development organisations.

(IANS)

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RG Kar Tragedy: Junior Doctors’ Street Protest Enters Fourth Day

by Utkalika Mohanty

Kolkata, Sep 13: The dharna by junior doctors in front of the West Bengal health department headquarters at Salt Lake over the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, entered its fourth day on Friday.

The agitators are determined to continue with their protests for an indefinite period till their demands are fulfilled.

The proposed discussion with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at state secretariat Nabanna on Thursday did not fructify as the administration refused to accept the doctors’ demand for a live-telecast of the meeting.

Following the refusal, the 30-member delegation went back to the dharna venue at Salt Lake and announced the continuation of the protests for an indefinite period.

The demonstration started on the afternoon of Tuesday and is still continuing.

The protesting doctors on Thursday morning reiterated their previous stand of going to the discussion table only if their four conditions are accepted by the state government.

These four conditions are allowing a delegation of 30 representatives, meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, live telecast of the meeting for the sake of transparency among all parties and finally the meeting to be based around the five-point agenda outlined since the beginning.

One of the major demands in the five-point agenda already outlined includes the suspensions of the state health secretary, state director of health services and director of medical education.

Now, it remains to be seen whether in the next hearing at the Supreme Court in the matter on September 17, the counsel for the West Bengal government will highlight these continuing protests as contempt of the apex court’s observation about the doctors re-joining duty.

In the September 9 hearing, the three-judge Bench of the apex court observed that the court will not be able to intervene in any possible state government action against the junior doctors if they do not rejoin duty by 5 P.M. on September 10.

Legal experts are of the opinion that if the state government’s counsel makes any attempt to describe the protests as contempt of the top court’s order, going strictly by legal terms this argument is unlikely to be accepted by the Supreme Court.

According to the senior counsel of Calcutta High Court, Kaushik Gupta, the Supreme Court never gave a direction to the junior doctors to return back to duty by the deadline fixed by it.

“What the apex court observed was that it will not be able to intervene if the state government acts against the junior doctors unless the latter rejoin duty by a specific time and date.

“Legally the ball is now in the court of the state government on what administrative action it will adopt to end the protests and compel the junior doctors to rejoin duty. But in my opinion, the logic of contempt of court will not be applicable," Gupta explained.

--IANS

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ASI DG To Inspect Shreemandir Ratna Bandar On Sept 18; Darshan To Be Suspended From 1 PM

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Puri, Sept 13: Darshan of deities-- Lord Jagannath and His siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra-- in Shreemandir will remain suspended for devotees from 1 pm on September 18 because of the scheduled Ratna Bhandar inspection work.

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has set a special ritual schedule for the day.

According to the information, the Director General of the Archeological Survey of India and his team will inspect the inner Ratna Bhandar on September 18 after the second Bhoga Mandap.

The second Bhoga Mandap is likely to end by 1 pm. The ASI DG will start inspection work at 1 pm. Darshan of deities will remain suspended for the devotees during the inspection work," said an SJTA official.

Indian Air Force's Sarang Team Leaves For Egypt International Airshow

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