News for 'Kolkata Airport'

2 more FIRs registered against Mamata in Assam

2 more FIRs registered against Mamata in Assam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

A total of five FIRs have been registered against Banerjee in Assam since the publication of the NRC final draft on July 30.

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

'The bhadralok would have earlier baulked at the very idea of wearing a coloured dhoti; now, with Dr Banerjee wearing, it is quite likely to be the hot fashion item during Durga Puja next year,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Images: Mohun Bagan get massive reception.

Kalam on US frisking: 'Forget it. Not worth talking about'

Kalam on US frisking: 'Forget it. Not worth talking about'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

80-year-old Kalam was twice frisked at the JFK Airport by security officials who even took off his jacket and shoes to check for explosives before he was to board an Air India flight on September 29.

HPCL grounds Kingfisher flights over

HPCL grounds Kingfisher flights over

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

HPCL is the largest supplier of jet fuel to Kingfisher.

Can 6 new airlines survive in the crisis-hit aviation sector?

Can 6 new airlines survive in the crisis-hit aviation sector?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Six new airlines, three national and three regional, are set to join the market even as the sector remains dogged by massive losses.

V K Singh leaves for Iraq to bring back bodies of 38 Indians

V K Singh leaves for Iraq to bring back bodies of 38 Indians

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

The minister is expected to bring back the bodies by Monday.

Minister reports late, assaults airline staffer

Minister reports late, assaults airline staffer

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Union Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal parliamentarian Akhilesh Prasad Singh allegedly beat up the station manager of Kingfisher Airlines at Patna Airport on Monday after he was not allowed to board Patna-Kolkata flight as he reported late at the airport.

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Paul, who was in Mumbai to visit his daughter, complained of chest pain at the Mumbai airport during his return to Kolkata and was rushed to a hospital in Juhu but died around 4 am, they said.

Clashes in Bengal, Assam over Ram temple celebrations

Clashes in Bengal, Assam over Ram temple celebrations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Clashes were reported from Kharagpur in West Midnapore district, Narayanpur in North 24 Parganas, and Alipurduar town in north Bengal, among others.

Delhi Metro chief Sreedharan hospitalised

Delhi Metro chief Sreedharan hospitalised

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Delhi Metro Railway Coroporation chief E Sreedharan was hospitalised on Wednesday after he complained of uneasiness before he was to board a flight to Kolkata. 77-year-old Sreedharan was rushed to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi at around 1100 hrs, sources said.

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Asin leave for Vancouver

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Asin leave for Vancouver

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The stars set off to attend the Times Of India Film Awards on April 6.

Chicken out of menu for air passengers

Chicken out of menu for air passengers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

There will be no chicken items on the menu for passengers in flights leaving NSCBI airport in Kolkata from Thursday in view of bird flu outbreak in West Bengal.

Opposition bandh against price rise hits services

Opposition bandh against price rise hits services

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The nationwide strike called by Left parties and their allies to protest Centre's "failure" to check price rise on Tuesday hit normal life across the country.

Near-miss in Mumbai: Wing tips of two planes on tarmac touch

Near-miss in Mumbai: Wing tips of two planes on tarmac touch

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

A major mishap was averted on Wednesday when the wingtips of two aircraft -- one of them taxiing and the other on the verge of takeoff -- touched each other at the Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.

Quake aftermath: Flights to Kathmandu hit

Quake aftermath: Flights to Kathmandu hit

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Flight services to Kathmandu were on Saturday cancelled or put on hold following the closure of airport there after a powerful earthquake rocked central part of the Himalayan country.

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The border guarding force has the maximum confirmed cases of the disease among the Central Armed Police Forces, also known as paramilitary forces.

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said.

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The prime minister thanked the people but said it was the start of a long battle, as he urged them to follow social distancing to stop the chain of transmission of Coronavirus which has infected 360 people and claimed seven lives in India.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Churchill players detained for misbehaving

Churchill players detained for misbehaving

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

All the 23 players of leading Goan football club Churchill Brothers flying on a SpiceJet plane from Goa to Kolkata on Tuesday were offloaded at Mumbai airport after three of them allegedly misbehaved with an airhostess and some cabin crew members.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Shah Rukh Khan bonds with Mamta Banerjee

Shah Rukh Khan bonds with Mamta Banerjee

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From Mathura to Udaipur, we tell you the places to head to this month.

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection has further dropped to 1.66 per cent.

4 days on, arms-laden UAE plane leaves for China

4 days on, arms-laden UAE plane leaves for China

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The detained cargo plane belonging to the UAE Air Force, which was found laden with arms and ammunition, took off for China's Xianyang city on Thursday after being grounded in Kolkata for four days.

UAE airforce plane continues to be grounded

UAE airforce plane continues to be grounded

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The stalemate still continues over the China-bound United Arab Emirates Air Force aircraft detained at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International airport in Kolkata after arms and ammunition were found on board as the Customs authorities are yet to get green signal from the Ministry of External Affairs.

PPP in railways allowed for better connectivity

PPP in railways allowed for better connectivity

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The railways, whose performance in public-private partnership projects has been dismal, will try five different models for inviting private sector participation for last-mile connectivity projects.

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Over 1.3 million, or 49% of passengers flew to the US via airports in the Gulf in FY16

Indian woman rescued from captors in Afghanistan, returns home

Indian woman rescued from captors in Afghanistan, returns home

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Judith D'Souza was kidnapped outside her office in the heart of Kabul on June 9.

Lockdown 2.0: Train, flight services to remain suspended till May 3

Lockdown 2.0: Train, flight services to remain suspended till May 3

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The decision was taken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

US plane for joint exercises lands as left opposes

US plane for joint exercises lands as left opposes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

CPI activists led by party member Amitava Nandi demonstrated outside the airport in Kolkata against the joint India-US exercise.

40% flights cancelled due to strike

40% flights cancelled due to strike

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

Even though Airports Authority of India claimed the situation was 'normal and under control' at most of the airports, barring those in Kolkata and the North-East, flight operations were adversely affected during the 12-hour strike.

After return from Delhi, Mamata admitted to clinic

After return from Delhi, Mamata admitted to clinic

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was on Wednesday admitted to a premier private clinic in Kolkata with complaints of pain, breathing problem and palpitation and advised rest, shortly after returning from Delhi.

Mamata aide arrested, released on bail in fraud case

Mamata aide arrested, released on bail in fraud case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Film producer Shibaji Panja was detained at the airport in Kolkata by the Delhi police after the team landed on Saturday night.

Hidesign bets on the millennial lifestyle

Hidesign bets on the millennial lifestyle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

For a brand that is still heavily reliant on traditional brick-and-mortar channels, airports are its new malls, drawing in young travelling professionals and encouraging impulse purchases.

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.

IndiGo-SilkAir planes 'almost collided' midair, probe launched

IndiGo-SilkAir planes 'almost collided' midair, probe launched

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

French aviation watchdog BEA said vertical separation between the two aircraft 'was zero feet' while the least horizontal separation between the two planes was reduced to just 0.6 NM.