As many as 15 people died while around 15 others were left injured after a bus coming from Uttar Pradesh met with an accident on the Jammu-Rajouri National Highway in the Akhnoor area.
Six passengers died on the spot, while some of the injured were in critical condition, with officials fearing the death toll could rise. The injured were taken to the Basima Civil Hospital, where 22 more people succumbed to their injuries, Dawn reported.
In a renewed crackdown on narcotics smuggling, police apprehended five passengers traveling from Dharmanagar to Silchar on an interstate bus, seizing a significant quantity of cannabis on Tuesday evening.
A bomb threat was reported on an Indigo flight from Delhi to Varanasi early this morning, leading to immediate security measures. The aircraft was promptly moved to an isolation bay for thorough security inspection.
All flights arriving from Kolkata to Agartala are cancelled till 0900 hrs on 27 May 2024. Passengers are being informed by the concerned airlines. Other flights arriving from Delhi, Bangalore, and Guwahati are operating normally. Updates for air traffic will be provided further, Agartala air
Passengers complained that the airlines did not inform them about the cancellation of their flights through email or registered phone number. Some of them demanded hotel costs and food allowance from the airline.
Speaking to reporters, Samitivej Srinakarin, the hospital director, said 22 patients with spine and spinal cord issues, six with skull and brain injuries, and another 13 with bone, muscle, or soft tissue complaints were undergoing treatment at the healthcare facility.
In a tweet, Indigo stated: "#6ETravelAdvisory: Due to temporary runway unavailability, flights to/fro #Goa (GOX/ MOPA) are getting impacted. For immediate assistance, feel free to reach out to our crew/on-ground team and to check flight status, visit https://bit.ly/3DNYJqj"
Of 211 passengers onboard the Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight that took the life of a 77-year-old, three Indians were also on board the SQ321 flight, the airlines confirmed in a social media post.
This initiative aligns with the global standards set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Schedule 3 of the Operation, Management and Development Agreement (OMDA) with airports, which stipulate that baggage should be delivered to passengers within 30 minutes of the ai
On Sunday evening, in a swift operation, the team of Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued the tourist ferry boat Nerul Paradise, which was carrying twenty-four passengers and two crew members, near Mormugao Harbour in South district of Goa.