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DGHS issues Covid-19 guidelines: Masks not recommended for children aged under 5

Children aged between six to 11 years may wear a mask, but only the supervision of parents and the consulting doctor, the guidelines stated.
Published on Jun 13, 2021 03:03 pm IST

Narco-terror module: Another drone supplier held from Jammu

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Updated on Jan 20, 2020 11:33 pm IST

50 customs officers transferred after raid at Mumbai international airport

Over 50 customs officers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) were transferred to various departments
Updated on Nov 26, 2019 04:08 am IST

DGCA tells IndiGo efforts to fix Neo engines inadequate

IndiGo has 98 A320Neo family aircraft, comprising 91 A320Neos and seven A321Neos
Updated on Nov 26, 2019 12:27 am IST

Govt may impose 25 % safeguard duty on imports of single-mode optical fibre

The government may impose a provisional safeguard duty of 25 per cent on imports of single-mode optical fibre, used for signal transmission
Updated on Nov 08, 2019 08:11 am IST

Delhi govt issues health advisory for rising air pollution, says ‘stay indoors, wear masks’

New Delhi, India - Nov. 3, 2019: Members of Democratic Youth Federation of India (Delhi) and Jan Swasthya Abhiyan(Delhi) wearing masks display placards during a protest march demanding implementation of measures to reduce air pollution the capital, in New Delhi, India
Updated on Nov 03, 2019 08:36 pm IST

DGCA tells IndiGo to replace PW engines of 23 A320neo planes by Nov 19 or face grounding

Aviation regulator DGCA told IndiGo on Friday to replace Pratt and Whitney (PW) engines of 23 A320neo planes by November 19 or else they would be grounded.. (Reuters Photo)
Published on Nov 01, 2019 03:16 pm IST

Replace A320 Neo plane PW engines that have been used for more than 3,000 hours: DGCA to IndiGo

DGCA, on Monday asked IndiGo not to use such A320 Neo planes which are fitted with PW engines already used for over 3,000 hours, or face grounding of aircraft
Updated on Oct 29, 2019 07:52 am IST

2 IndiGo pilots suspended for 2 months for flying plane with tail support attached

Aviation regulator DGCA on Thursday suspended two IndiGo pilots for two months for flying a Hyderabad-Vijaywada flight on July 24 with the tail support attached
Updated on Sept 06, 2019 08:05 am IST

No meals, fliers stranded for hrs: DGCA to probe allegations against IndiGo

New Delhi: **FILE** InterGlobe Aviation-run budget carrier IndiGo on Friday cancelled over 80 flights as the airline grounded more Airbus A320 Neo (new engine option) planes due to engine issues. PTI Photo (PTI8_18_2017_000167B)
Updated on Sept 05, 2019 01:27 pm IST

Aspiring pilot barred for life over cheating, another gets 2-year ban

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken the action after these two were caught at examination centres on July 24 and July 26.
Updated on Sept 05, 2019 12:09 am IST

Aviation body to allow off-duty pilots to travel in cockpits

DGCA will allow pilots to travel in cockpits even if they are not on duty.
Published on Sept 04, 2019 06:44 am IST

In new order, DGCA allows off-duty pilot to travel in cockpit

DGCA, in an order issued on Tuesday, has said that for the safety of aircraft operations, no person is allowed to enter the cockpit and occupy the jump seat. The regulator, however, has given some exemptions. (Image used for representational purpose).
Updated on Sept 03, 2019 06:30 pm IST

To curb accidents, aviation watchdog DGCA to issue new checklist for airports

With Indian airports getting busier, the number of incidents involving aircraft are also increasing across airports.
Updated on Aug 09, 2019 10:59 pm IST

Aviation watchdog’s report points to lapses in July 9 SpiceJet mishap

Rohit Pandey had to be taken out after cutting the doors. The report said the landing gear door didn’t have a pin, which may have prevented it from retracting.
Updated on Jul 27, 2019 03:47 pm IST

DGCA launches investigation as airlines’ buses collide at Delhi airport; four injured

Four passengers suffered minor injuries after buses of IndiGo and SpiceJet airlines collided at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport’s (IGIA’s) Terminal-2 (T-2) on Saturday evening.
Published on Jul 14, 2019 04:52 am IST

DGCA suspends two AirAsia pilots’ licenses

A civil aviation ministry official said the DGCA was unsatisfied with the reply and issued the suspension order on Thursday.
Updated on Jul 11, 2019 10:59 pm IST

Fire ravages two floors of health directorate building

Officials said the cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit in an air conditioner on the sixth floor.
Published on Jul 06, 2019 12:23 am IST

Carry excess fuel, DGCA tells airlines

In a few cases, DGCA found that after landing, the fuel available was less than the “planned final reserve fuel”.
Updated on Jul 06, 2019 12:05 am IST

DGCA show-causes four SpiceJet officials

SpiceJet SG 6237 overshot runway while landing at Mumbai Airport on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 04, 2019 11:29 pm IST

Air India pilot orders crew member to wash his tiffin, argument delays flight by 1 hr

An Air India official confirmed the incident and said an investigation in this regard has already been launched. ( ABHIJIT BHATLEKAR/MINT)
Updated on Jun 19, 2019 01:14 pm IST

Jet fuel tax rejig, infra required to spur air traffic growth, say experts

Industry experts warn that unless these crucial steps are implemented, the sector would continue to see a slide in passenger traffic numbers.
Updated on May 26, 2019 11:15 am IST

Online writing of appraisal launched

Officers of Ministry of Finance, working in its various formations all across the country.
Updated on May 16, 2019 10:23 am IST

Aviation regulator DGCA starts probe into Rahul Gandhi plane incident

The aircraft landed safely in Delhi at 1020 hours. There were ten person on board including two crew members, the official said.
Updated on Apr 26, 2019 01:35 pm IST

DGCA orders special audit of IndiGo as A320 Neo woes worsen

India’s civil aviation regulator has ordered a special audit of private carrier IndiGo, due to re-occurring glitches and non-reporting of incidents with its A320 Neo fleet.
Updated on Apr 17, 2019 06:01 pm IST

DGCA notice to IndiGo over plane engines, conducts safety audit

DGCA notice to IndiGo over plane engines: Report. Photo by Gurminder Singh /Hindustan Times.
Updated on Apr 17, 2019 05:52 pm IST

DGCA officers want their own service for job growth, perks

About 150 of the 400 staff working with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have submitted a representation to the civil aviation ministry demanding what is called a group A central service.
Published on Apr 17, 2019 07:10 am IST

Airlines tweaked safety norms to show fewer violations: Audit

A recent civil aviation audit ordered by the government has revealed that the limits for some aircraft performance parameters were modified by operators in order to reduce the number of reported violations and improve safety records, according to Union minister Suresh Prabhu.
Published on Apr 15, 2019 06:56 am IST

Cheer for general category students at technical colleges

Cheer for general category students at technical colleges
Published on Apr 12, 2019 03:00 am IST

UDAN: Alliance Air to handle operations at Chipi, Ratnagiri

Alliance Air is Air India’s subsidiary.
Updated on Apr 02, 2019 12:49 am IST