An Air India Express flight bound for Kochi was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport due to an engine flame. The flight, carrying 150 passengers and crew members, took off at 10:30 AM but soon encountered a serious iss
In April 2024, CSMIA facilitated the movement of 4.36 million passengers, marking a growth of 42 per cent compared to April 2022 and 9 per cent compared to April 2023, underscoring its status as a premier global aviation hub.
"The aircraft, carrying around 180 passengers, suffered damage to its nose and a tyre near the landing gear. Despite the collision, all passengers and crew on board are reported to be safe," an airport official told ANI.
"There were a total of 21 tourists including the driver in the vehicle. 18 were injured and 1 died due to injuries. The driver and a passenger are reported to be safe. All the passengers had arrived from Mumbai," said the official.
Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar on Tuesday held a meeting with police officials through video conference regarding the arrangements for the Chardham Yatra. He said that he considered it his and the entire police department's responsibility to ensure that the journey of passengers is completed
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"Air India Express is making every possible effort to minimize the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected situation. We will be operating 292 flights today. We have mobilised all resources and Air India will support us by operating on 20 of our routes", said the spokesperson.
Swift action from emergency responders contained the flames, ensuring no harm to individuals. However, the fire, originating from the immigration counter's ceiling, filled the lounge with smoke, necessitating the evacuation of passengers.
According to sources within the airline, the management on Wednesday terminated cabin crew members who took sick leave between Tuesday and Wednesday due to their unprofessional behaviour, which resulted in thousands of passengers facing inconvenience.
According to Customs, the gold rods weighing 235 gms were concealed in the bottom wheels screws of three trolly bags carried by the accused who arrived from Kuala Lumpur to Trichy by Air Asia flight on Thursday.
Sharing further details on the incident, Officer in Charge of Teliamura police station Rajib Debnath said, "The police officials engaged in Naka checking stopped the three-wheeler vehicle that was moving towards Teliamura from Agartala. During the search operation, 25 kg ganja was seized fro
The injured have been shifted to Silchar Medical College. All the other passengers have been taken to Harangajao Primary Health Centre, an official said.