Aero Sports Activities Temporarily Banned in Kangra Ahead of President Murmu’s Visit
Aero sports activities banned in Kangra ahead of President Murmu’s visit
Hindustan Times
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Aero sports activities, including paragliding and drone flying, are temporarily banned in the Palampur and Baijnath sub-divisions of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India, from 8 am to 1 pm on April 30, due to President Droupadi Murmu's visit for the 17th annual convocation of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University.
- 01Aero sports activities banned in Kangra district on April 30.
- 02Ban includes paragliding, drone flying, and hot air ballooning.
- 03President Droupadi Murmu will attend a university convocation.
- 04Security measures are in place for the President's visit.
- 05Visit to the Atal Tunnel on April 29 has been canceled due to weather.
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A temporary ban on aero sports activities has been implemented in the Palampur and Baijnath sub-divisions of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India, ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's visit on April 30. The ban, which prohibits activities such as paragliding, drone flying, and hot air ballooning, will be in effect from 8 am to 1 pm to ensure security during the President's attendance at the 17th annual convocation of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University. Kangra's deputy commissioner, Hemraj Bairwa, issued the order, citing the presence of various dignitaries, including Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar. While the general public is restricted from these activities, security and surveillance agencies will be allowed to use drones for security purposes with prior notification. Additionally, the President's visit to the Atal Tunnel on April 29 has been canceled due to inclement weather, affecting her itinerary in Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 1.
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The ban on aero sports activities will affect local businesses and tourism operators in Kangra district, particularly those offering paragliding and other aerial activities.
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