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Sell fish, meat around Ahmedabad airport, face 3 months’ jail: Civic body shuts market to prevent bird strikes

May 10, 2026 5:54 am

The Sri Matsyagandha Mahila Sewa Co-operative has submitted a representation to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, requesting an alternate site for the women.

Air India Express flight to Bengaluru cancelled after bird strike at Vijayawada airport

September 04, 2025 4:01 pm

An eagle hit the nose of the aircraft while taxiing on the runway for takeoff.

Over 100 hits in 6 years: Kolkata airport battles against bird strikes

July 07, 2025 12:01 pm

The Belghoria Expressway Dump Yard in Pramodnagar, situated just 5,269 metres from the airport’s Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP), is a key concern.

In this photo provided by South Korea's Muan Fire Station, a passenger plane is in flames at the Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (AP/PTI)

South Korea Plane Crash leaves 179 people dead: How do bird strikes impact flights?

December 30, 2024 11:57 am

South Korea Plane Crash News Update: Bird strikes are being examined as a possible reason behind the recent aeroplane accident in South Korea. How do bird strikes become a safety hazard for flights? We explain.

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Watch video: This lab is working to reduce bird strikes on airplanes

April 16, 2018 5:32 pm

The Smithsonian Feather Identification Lab tracks all incidences of bird hits in the US, and maintains a database of the battle between bird and aircraft for the skies.