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IAF chopper’s tail rotor flew off, causing crash: IAF chief
Hindon Air Force Base, Oct 8 (IANS) The tail rotor of the helicopter that crashed in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday had flown off, and the reason for it will be determined in a Court of Inquiry, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa said on Sunday.
At a ceremony to celebrate the 85th Air Force Day, the Air Force Chief also expressed concern over accidents and peace time loss of life and assets.
“It appears that the tail rotor has flown off; the cause of why it had flown off will be determined in the court of inquiry. It is not correct for me to speculate at this stage,” Dhanoa said, adding that his comments may influence the Court of Inquiry that is already probing the accident.
An Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed on Friday morning in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district near the China border, killing five Air Force and two Army personnel.
“Notwithstanding our high intensity of flying, we cannot afford to have accidents and lose valuable life and assets,” Dhanoa said.
“Our losses during peace time are a cause of concern and we are making concerted efforts to prevent accidents and preserve our assets. We have inducted state of art simulators for training the air crew,” he added.
Dhanoa had expressed concern over peacetime losses during the annual press conference of IAF on Friday, as well as in his message on Air Force Day, published in the booklet that contained citations of those who were presented service and gallantry awards on Sunday.
“Our assets are scarce and expensive, IAF cannot afford to lose them on account of any carelessness, ignorance or unprofessionalism. Supervisors are entirely responsible for the safe and professional conduct of operations and must involve themselves whole heartedly with the task at hand,” he said.
The Russian-manufactured Mi-17 V5 chopper had taken off from Khirmu and was on its way to Yangtse to drop off kerosene jerry cans at an Army camp of the 10 Madras Regiment, when it crashed.
The wreckage was located at Tapugar area, about 130 km away from Tawang.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.