Overview

• District Collector V.R. Subbulaxmi declared a no-fly zone over Vellore on June 25 and 26, prohibiting all non-conventional aerial activities including drone flights.
• Violators operating unmanned aerial vehicles or similar devices without prior official clearance face immediate confiscation or destruction of their equipment by district police under Indian Penal Code provisions.
• Officials reminded residents and agencies that any drone use must adhere to Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines and require explicit approval from competent authorities.
• Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will inaugurate the refurbished British-era Pentland Multi-Speciality Hospital and distribute welfare assistance to various beneficiaries during the two-day visit.
• Authorities have intensified security measures and urged public cooperation to ensure safe and orderly conduct of the scheduled events.