Expansion of the international airport, which will be funded by Airports Authority of India’s internal resources, will more than double airport's capacity to 99 lakh passengers per yr.
Built at a cost of Rs 1,405 crore, the international airport has a 3.04 km-long and 45-meter-wide runway where 14 planes can be parked at any given point.
The Centre earlier this week asked states to keep a sharp lookout for any new variants of the coronavirus & urged people to wear masks in crowded areas.
Airlines’ debts have grown to unimaginable levels over the pandemic, and must ultimately be paid down. Reducing that leverage will require growing revenues faster than ever before.
After Maharashtra revised the guidelines in view of concerns over Omicron variant, the Centre Wednesday asked the state to align its order with the Union health ministry's SOPs.
In his speech Wednesday, PM Modi said the airport will boost connectivity & tourism while helping develop an economic ecosystem in the region and create new job opportunities.
Kushinagar Airport is an endeavour to connect Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Its launch will be marked by the landing of a flight from Sri Lanka carrying 100 Buddhist monks & dignitaries.
MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.
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