Valedictory ceremony of helicopter pilot course in Bengaluru
The Hindu
Six officers graduated as fully operational air crew on MI-17 helicopters
To mark successful completion of flying training, a valedictory ceremony of No. 208 pilot course of 112 Helicopter Unit was held at Air Force Station in Yelahanka in Bengaluru on December 10.
Six officers graduated as fully operational air crew on MI-17 helicopters. The graduating officers would join various operational units across India to shoulder crucial responsibilities in a complex flying environment. Flying Officer Rishikesh was adjudged first in overall merit, first in flying and first in ground subjects.
Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Yelahanka highlighted the challenges ahead and advised graduating officers to keep on enhancing their professional excellence thereby furthering the operational capability of the lAF.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.