Air India's recent pilot screening revealed two non-negative dope test results, leading to these pilots being grounded while awaiting confirmatory tests. In response, the aviation ministry has instructed the DGCA to revise current dope testing protocols. The intended policy overhaul aims to impose stricter penalties for pilots found using illegal drugs, while also distinguishing between accidental use of medication and intentional substance abuse.
India
2 views
Two Air India pilots fail prelim dope test; sample sent for confirmation test
Air India's recent pilot screening revealed two non-negative dope test results, leading to these pilots being grounded while awaiting confirmatory tests. In response, the aviation ministry has instructed the DGCA to…
Air India's recent pilot screening revealed two non-negative dope test results, leading to these pilots being grounded while awaiting confirmatory tests. In response, the aviation ministry.
Times of India Verified Source
Syndicated via official news feed
Explore all India stories
Syndicated feed content with full publisher credit.
India Desk
More in India
Continue reading verified coverage and related developments on this desk.
More from India
Latest developments and reports from the desk
INDIA
Swara Bhasker's 'Padmaavat' remark spark social media backlash, actor says her words mistranslated
The actor has been at the receiving of social media ire over her comments, where she said the film glorified 'Jauhar', the practise among some Rajput communities, in which women committed mass self-immolation to avoid…
INDIA
Col Sofiya Qureshi case: Decision imminent on prosecution sanction, Madhya Pradesh govt tells SC - The Economic Times
Col Sofiya Qureshi case: Decision imminent on prosecution sanction, Madhya Pradesh govt tells SC The Economic Times Decision On Sanction Against Minister Over Remarks Against Colonel Qureshi Soon, MP Govt Tells…
INDIA
India Ordered to Uphold Pakistan Water Treaty, Curb Kashmir Dam - Bloomberg.com
India Ordered to Uphold Pakistan Water Treaty, Curb Kashmir Dam Bloomberg.com Citing lack of jurisdiction, India rejects Hague court’s Indus Waters Treaty ruling The Hindu Indus Waters Treaty & Hague ruling: The tussle…