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NEW DELHI: An Indigo plane flying from Mumbai sustained damage due to a bird strike on the runway at Jolly Grant Airport, located near Rishikesh in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. All 186 passengers aboard remained unharmed during the incident.The event took place at 6.45 pm when the nose of Indigo flight IGO 5032 collided with a bird…
A Washington resident has contracted H5N5 bird flu, marking the first US human case of this strain. The individual, an older adult with existing health issues, likely contracted the virus from their backyard poultry flock exposed to wild birds. While human transmission is rare and the public risk is low, understanding symptoms is vital. The…
Dehradun: Visually and hearing-impaired students in Dehradun took part in the second cycle of the Uttarakhand Bird Count (UBC) 2025 on Saturday — identifying 28 bird species during three sessions held within their school campus. Statewide, 144 observers, including specially-abled participants, recorded 344 species from a checklist of 371, officials said.The children, trained over several…
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If you thought Maharashtra is only about heritage hotels, beaches and Bollywood, you were so wrong! The state is also home to some famous wildlife parks and bird sanctuaries, each offering unique ecosystems. The bird sanctuaries need special mention as these might not be as popular as those in Rajasthan but are equally beautiful, opportunities…
NEW DELHI: An Akasa Air aircraft flying from Pune to Delhi on Friday experienced a bird hit but landed safely in the national capital, the airline confirmed.“Akasa Air flight QP 1607 flying from Pune to Delhi on 10th October 2025 experienced a bird hit. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew members were…
Air India plane (File photo) NEW DELHI: An Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai carrying 158 passengers experienced a bird strike on Tuesday, airport authorities said. The incident forced the airline to cancel the plane’s return journey.The aircraft landed safely and all passengers got off without any injuries, officials added.The bird strike was noticed…
Dickie Bird passed away at the age of 92 (Images via AP & X/@PictureSporting) Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, one of the most recognisable figures in the game, passed away at the age of 92. Bird, born Harold Dennis Bird in Barnsley, Yorkshire, on 19 April 1933, started out as a cricketer before moving into…
Dickie Bird (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird has passed away at the age of 92. Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, went on to become one of the most renowned umpires in the sport. He officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, including three World…
NEW DELHI: An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad carrying 103 passengers made an emergency landing at the Vizag airport on Thursday after the pilot reported an engine problem, suspected to have been caused by a bird hit, officials said.Visakhapatnam Airport director S Raja Reddy confirmed that flight IX 2658, which took off…
