Breaking Blog Live: IAF's Surya Kiran & Akash Ganga teams set to dazzle in Patna air show on Shaurya Diwas; traffic diverted, CM Nitish Kumar to attend
08:14 (IST) Apr 23
Breaking Blog Live: Traffic changes in place for IAF air show
As Patna gears up for the historic IAF air show on Wednesday, the Patna traffic police have implemented diversions around JP Ganga Path. The changes, effective from 6am to noon, are in place to accommodate the aerial event and ensure smooth traffic flow.
08:11 (IST) Apr 23
Breaking Blog Live: IAF's stunning dress rehearsal wows Patna crowds
The dress rehearsal held on Tuesday along JP Ganga Path captivated thousands of spectators, including enthusiastic schoolchildren. The Akash Ganga team kicked off the event with an impressive 15-minute skydiving display, while the Surya Kiran aerobatics team showcased breathtaking mid-air formations, thrilling the onlookers with their precision and synchronisation.
08:11 (IST) Apr 23
Breaking Blog Live: Surya Kiran, Akash Ganga ready to dazzle Patna for Shaurya Diwas
Patna is set to witness a spectacular aerial show today as the Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team and Akash Ganga skydiving group perform for the first time in Bihar. The event, scheduled between 10am and 11:30am, will commemorate Shaurya Diwas, celebrating Babu Veer Kunwar Singh's victory in the 1857 revolt. Chief minister Nitish Kumar is expected to attend the historic occasion.
08:10 (IST) Apr 23
Breaking Blog Live: Heatwave conditions intensify in Rajasthan: Kota records 42.3°C
Kota remains the hottest in Rajasthan, with the maximum temperature touching 42.3°C. The Met Office has predicted that heatwave conditions will intensify in the coming days, with temperatures rising by up to 5°C across the state.
08:09 (IST) Apr 23
Breaking Blog Live: Heatwave to return in Delhi from Thursday to Saturday: IMD issues alert
Delhi is set to experience a heatwave from Thursday to Saturday, with temperatures expected to stay between 41-43°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the next three days, warning of rising mercury levels and health concerns.
08:09 (IST) Apr 23
Breaking Blog Live: Mamata vows action, announces compensation for Murshidabad victims
Mamata Banerjee has promised Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of those killed in Murshidabad violence. The CM also assured the education of the children of the deceased and the rebuilding of homes for those affected under the Banglar Bari scheme.
08:08 (IST) Apr 23
Breaking Blog Live: Mamata Banerjee to visit Murshidabad in May after violent clashes
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced on Tuesday that she will visit Murshidabad in the first week of May to assess the situation after recent violence linked to the Waqf Act amendments. She blamed outsiders for orchestrating the unrest and vowed to expose the conspirators. Three dead, over 300 arrested.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) put on a stunning display of precision and skill during the dress rehearsal of their air show along JP Ganga Path in Patna on Tuesday. Surya Kiran, the nine-aircraft aerobatic team, along with Akash Ganga, the renowned skydiving display group, wowed the crowd with their breathtaking performances. The event was held as a precursor to the main air show scheduled for today, Shaurya Diwas, commemorating Babu Veer Kunwar Singh's victory over the British during the 1857 revolt. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to attend the event, marking the first time such a show is being held in the state. The airshow featured the spectacular skydiving skills of Akash Ganga and the aerobatic stunts by the Surya Kiran team, drawing an enthusiastic crowd, including school children. In the coming days, Patna authorities will maintain traffic diversions to ensure smooth operations during the two-day event. Meanwhile, the weather department has issued a yellow alert as temperatures are expected to rise between 41-43°C from Thursday to Saturday, indicating heatwave conditions in Delhi. A slight dip in temperatures was observed on Tuesday, but it is expected to rise again in the coming days, with vulnerable groups advised to take necessary precautions. On the political front, Mamata Banerjee plans to visit the violence-hit Murshidabad area in early May to assess the situation after the recent unrest, which saw fatalities and over 300 arrests, with the West Bengal CM promising compensation to victims' families.
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