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Expect flight delays as winter schedule kicks in

Expect flight delays as winter schedule kicks in

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The issue of fog and low visibility primarily impacts airports in northern India and Bengaluru.

Rescue teams, doctors yet to reach Sikkim's quake-hit areas

Rescue teams, doctors yet to reach Sikkim's quake-hit areas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Around 400 personnel of National Disaster Response Force and a team of 20 doctors, sent to Sikkim for rescue and relief operations, have not been able to yet reach the quake-hit areas due to blockade of roads following landslides, officials said on Monday.

Heavy rain, landslides cut off Sikkim-West Bengal highway link

Heavy rain, landslides cut off Sikkim-West Bengal highway link

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Torrential rains pounded the tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim and the tea growing region of North Bengal, causing landslides that cut off National Highway-10, the main road linking Gangtok with the rest of the country.

As competition grows IndiGo, Jet spruce customer offerings

As competition grows IndiGo, Jet spruce customer offerings

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

IndiGo revamps website, Jet ties up with Twitter

Air Deccan launches 3 new flights from Kolkata

Air Deccan launches 3 new flights from Kolkata

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Low fare carrier Air Deccan on Monday launched three new daily flights between Kolkata and Aizawl, Bagdogra and Bhubaneshwar using 48-seater ATR-42 aircraft.

How the Bangladesh Air Force was born

How the Bangladesh Air Force was born

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'Overnight, the Chetak had new markings and thereafter flew on the call sign, Echo-Bravo-Romeo.' 'By all accounts, this was the first aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force.'

Shahnawaz Hussain hurt in road accident

Shahnawaz Hussain hurt in road accident

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

The Union textile minister's car collided with truck.

India's first private airport to be operational in April

India's first private airport to be operational in April

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

West Bengal government has 1.2 per cent stake in BAPL.

Saviours in the Valley of Death

Saviours in the Valley of Death

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Pilots and crew of the Indian Air Force fought a valiant battle against Nature to save thousands of lives in Uttarakhand's treacherous valleys, scripting India's greatest rescue operation. Archana Masih reports from the IAF station in Barrackore.

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Many states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were opposed to opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of the coronavirus infection.

GoAir to introduce return flights to Kolkata

GoAir to introduce return flights to Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The sectors, like the rest of the GoAir network would have GoBusiness, comprising the first two rows of the aircraft with the middle seat empty and more legroom.

Air India operations disrupted, govt says looking into issue

Air India operations disrupted, govt says looking into issue

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Flight operations of Air India were severely affected on Saturday after its pilot reported sick as part of their 'work to rule' agitation against the airline management's failure to pay their salary.

Sikkim quake: 5 IAF planes pressed into service for relief op

Sikkim quake: 5 IAF planes pressed into service for relief op

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

Five Indian Air Force aircraft have been pressed into service for relief operations in quake-hit Sikkim where at least two persons died in the tremors.

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.

GoAir offers discount of Rs 888 on all tickets

GoAir offers discount of Rs 888 on all tickets

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

It is GoAir's endeavour to provide the best fares and most convenient flight options to its customers who are always on the lookout for new and affordable alternatives, its chief executive Giorgio De Roni said.

14 flights diverted from Kolkata to Guwahati

14 flights diverted from Kolkata to Guwahati

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Outbound flights from Guwahati were cancelled this afternoon in the wake of the cyclonic storm that hit Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal while 14 Kolkata-bound flights from different destinations were diverted to airports at Guwahati and Bagdogra in North Bengal.

Jet cancels some flights on Tuesday

Jet cancels some flights on Tuesday

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Jet Airways will not operate some of its flights to and from West Bengal and Kerala on Tuesday following a strike call by major central trade unions.

PM returns after Bhutan visit

PM returns after Bhutan visit

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned home on Saturday after a two-day visit to Bhutan.

MiG-27 wreckage found

MiG-27 wreckage found

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

An IAF helicopter located the wreckage but the fate of the pilot, Squadron Leader V Sinha, was not known.

Indian Air Force's Duniya Darshan

Indian Air Force's Duniya Darshan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

IAF Wing Commanders Rahul Monga and Anil Kumar are circling the globe.

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

During his playing days he brought joy to millions and now Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia is making a difference to the people of his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states because of the lockdown. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his people from his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown.

MiG-21 crashes near Kurseong; pilot feared killed

MiG-21 crashes near Kurseong; pilot feared killed

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

The jet took off for a practice flight at around 1.00 pm with Squadron Leader Pandey piloting it.

Fly Kolkata-Delhi @ Rs 2,499

Fly Kolkata-Delhi @ Rs 2,499

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Jet Airways is offering special fares on 5,00,000 seats across various sectors.

No trace of MiG pilot: IAF

No trace of MiG pilot: IAF

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

The jet's wreckage was found on June 4.

Day 2 of domestic flights: 325 departures, cancellations continue

Day 2 of domestic flights: 325 departures, cancellations continue

Rediff.com26 May 2020

As major airports like Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad have a severe cap on the number of fights they can handle, cancellations continued on Tuesday.

SpiceJet launches another low fare offer

SpiceJet launches another low fare offer

Rediff.com1 May 2014

No-frills airline SpiceJet on Wednesday launched yet another round of limited-period low fare offers to fill its seats for travel between July and September when air travel generally slumps.

Vistara spreads its wings to Bengaluru

Vistara spreads its wings to Bengaluru

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The city will be the 10th destination for Vistara.

Bengal, 1st state to waive sales tax for select airlines

Bengal, 1st state to waive sales tax for select airlines

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Airlines say ATF fuel prices in India are 40 per cent higher than in countries such as Singapore. Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra

Tata-SIA airline to lease Airbus A-320 planes for India ops

Tata-SIA airline to lease Airbus A-320 planes for India ops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Full-service airline Tata-SIA, submitted its application for the grant of Air Operator's Permit (AOP or flying license) in April.

So much the phone has taken away from us

So much the phone has taken away from us

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

'How did we get here?' 'How did utility morph into addiction?' 'Is this what Graham Bell intended?' asks Veenu Sandhu.

Hardik Patel to campaign for Mamata in 2019 elections

Hardik Patel to campaign for Mamata in 2019 elections

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The Patidar leader said that she invited him to joined the TMC and manage its affairs in Gujarat, from where he hails.

#MonsoonTrek: Escape to Changey waterfalls

#MonsoonTrek: Escape to Changey waterfalls

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The sound of the water amidst the silence of nature will remove all the tiredness of the journey, says Ashim Chakravarty.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

'BJP has promised to look into Gorkhaland demand'

'BJP has promised to look into Gorkhaland demand'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'Winning this election will take us a step closer to realising our dreams'

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those 10 years in the IAF has made me what I am today.'

Bonanza for travellers as airlines slash fares

Bonanza for travellers as airlines slash fares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Domestic budget carriers SpiceJet, Indigo and GoAir have rolled out another sale offer with fares starting from Rs 1,699 for a limited period on domestic routes.

E-com complaints: Consumers have more power now

E-com complaints: Consumers have more power now

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Consumers can easily file cases against e-tailers now.

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

Hudhud: Armed forces reposition resources in Andhra, Odisha

Hudhud: Armed forces reposition resources in Andhra, Odisha

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Responding to cyclone Hudhud, the armed forces have repositioned their resources to assist the civil administration to launch rescue and relief operations in the affected regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

DGCA issues public notice on Tata-Singapore Air's flying permit

DGCA issues public notice on Tata-Singapore Air's flying permit

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Besides the major metros, the proposed airline would also connect Srinagar, Patna, Chandigarh and Jammu.