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President Murmu’s West Bengal and Jharkhand Convocation Tour Set with Stricter Security Measures

Extensive logistical coordination underpins a no-fly zone around Dhanbad’s airstrip to secure her convocation visits.

Overview

  • President Murmu will preside over AIIMS Kalyani’s inaugural convocation on July 30 and offer puja at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple before returning to the Raj Bhavan.
  • She will depart Kolkata on July 31 to attend IIT-ISM Dhanbad’s 45th annual convocation at noon on August 1 and serve as chief guest at AIIMS Deoghar’s first ceremony.
  • Kolkata Police have imposed heavy goods vehicle curbs and potential diversions across key city arteries on July 30–31 to manage her movements.
  • Her travel will be conducted on a special Indian Air Force aircraft and MI-17 helicopter, with coordinated landing sites at Kolkata airport and the BSF helipad in Kalyani.
  • Authorities in Dhanbad have declared a 32-hour no-fly zone, suspended drone and hot-air balloon operations and cancelled senior officials’ leaves during her visit.