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IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Technical Glitch, 2nd Incident
An IndiGo plane from Varanasi made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport on August 22, evening due to a hydraulic issue. The source said there were more than 160 passengers onboard flight 6E-2232 en route to Delhi. Recently, this is the second airline, which has made such an emergency landing. A Mumbai-Ranchi IndiGo flight was diverted to Nagpur after a medical emergency onboard.
Tags: Airlines , Travel News, IndiGo, Emergency Landing, Technical Glitch
Courtesy: Zee News India
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PM Narendra Modi Flags Off 5 Vande Bharat Express Trains
In the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat trains, on June 26. The semi-speed trains were from Bhopal to Indore and Bhopal to Jabalpur, from Bhopal's Rani Kamlapati railway station in Madhya Pradesh. In addition, PM Modi flagged off three more Vande Bharat trains, Madgaon (Goa) Mumbai Vande Bharat Express, Dharwad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, and Hatia-Patna Vande Bharat Express.
Tags: Vande Bharat Express, PM Narendra Modi, Travel News, Madhya Pradesh, Goa
Courtesy: NDTV
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Passenger Misbehaves With Crew Member In An Air India Flight
Another incident of unruly behaviour by a passenger was reported on a flight. A passenger on board an Air India flight AI882 to Delhi was handed over to security personnel for his unruly behaviour. The airline confirmed the incident and said, "The passenger verbally abused the crew members and then went on to physically assault one of them on board." The accused has been arrested and a investigation is launched.
Tags: Air India, Travel News, sexual abuse, Passenger, Indian Aviation
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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India's Atal Tunnel Enters World Book Of Records; 'World's Longest Highway Tunnel'
Border Roads Organization's spokesperson stated that Atal Tunnel has been officially certified as the "World's Longest Highway Tunnel" by the World Book of Records, London. The Atal Tunnel at Rohtang is 9.02 km long above 10,000 Feet which connects Manali with Lahaul. The tunnel offers 4G internet connectivity, with CCTV cameras at every 60 meters, and has been built at a cost of INR 3200 crore in the Himalayas.
Tags: India, atal tunnel, World, Highway Tunnel, Travel News
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Bali Welcomes Foreign Tourists From All Countries; Quarantine Mandatory
Bali has resumed direct international flights for foreign travelers from all countries for the first time after Covid-19 Pandemic. Resort island has been opened in Indonesia and for all visitors, quarantine is mandatory. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy at Bali's international airport, Taufan Yudhistira, said direct flights will be soon launched by Singapore Airlines from Denpasar to Bali. Meanwhile, on February 4, Indonesia… read-more
Tags: Bali, Tourism, Travel News, International Airport, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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DGCA Bans International Passenger Flights Till December 31; Cargo Exempted
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Centre's advice, has extended the ban on international passenger flights till December 31. However, the DGCA notice mentioned that the international cargo operations and DGCA approved flights will be exempted under this. Besides, the international scheduled flights shall be allowed in chosen routes on a case-to-case basis. Currently, India is operating the repatriation flights under the… read-more
Tags: International Flights, DGCA, National news, Travel News
Courtesy: Mint
