News for 'airport inauguration'

They can't say anything to me, so they are targeting EC: PM on Opposition

They can't say anything to me, so they are targeting EC: PM on Opposition

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

"Those who won in the recount are now asking the Election Commission why Modi is going to Gujarat," he said.

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Legendary Diego Maradona finally kept his date with the football-crazy Kolkata for a three-day private trip, which was originally scheduled in September.

Citizenship Bill row: Protests greet Modi in Assam

Citizenship Bill row: Protests greet Modi in Assam

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The prime minister witnessed the protests when he travelled to the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati, where he will spend the night, from Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Preparations for 'Namaste Trump' in final leg at Motera

Preparations for 'Namaste Trump' in final leg at Motera

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Before the 'Namaste Trump' event, cultural events will be held at the 1.10-lakh seating capacity stadium, for which several artists, including well-known singer Kailash Kher, have been invited.

No landing charge at CIAL from 2012

No landing charge at CIAL from 2012

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The Cochin International Airport Ltd at Nedumbassery on Wednesday said it aims to become the first international airport not to levy any landing charges, by the end of 2012.

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.

The soldier who changed Kashmir's history

The soldier who changed Kashmir's history

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Jammu and Kashmir's governor pays rich tributes to the officer who won the nation's first Param Veer Chakra.

PM visits Assam, ULFA shuts it down

PM visits Assam, ULFA shuts it down

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday arrived in Guwahati for a day-long visit amid tight security arrangement.

Air Deccan launches Delhi-Srinagar flight

Air Deccan launches Delhi-Srinagar flight

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

With the inauguration of a direct flight from Delhi to Srinagar, Deccan Aviation, which operates Air Deccan, on Tuesday announced that the low-cost airline would concentrate on increasing the connectivity within Jammu and Kashmir.

Polls after delimitation, statehood to follow: Amit Shah in Kashmir

Polls after delimitation, statehood to follow: Amit Shah in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Terrorism decreased, corruption and dynastic politics ended and an era of peace, development, prosperity started on August 5, 2019, said Shah as he reached out to the youths in the Valley urging them to stand up to disruptive elements and become ambassadors of peace.

PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

This is Ivanka Trump's first big solo outing on the international stage.

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

In four years, the state has had to battle cyclones, two floods, and two epidemiological disasters. If people bring Pinarayi Vijayan back to power, he must have done something right, obsevers Aditi Phadnis.

Indian airlines need to improve facilities for passengers

Indian airlines need to improve facilities for passengers

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Almost $10 billion was invested in airport modernisation between 2005 and 2012.

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

He attributed the episode to low sugar and low oxygen supply to his body as he was wearing convocation robes.

PM at Sahara scion's marriage

PM at Sahara scion's marriage

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

A special IAF plane carrying Vajpayee landed at the Amausi airport in Lucknow at 1850 IST.

PM unveils key road, power projects to boost development in north east

PM unveils key road, power projects to boost development in north east

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The development of the Rih-Tiddim road and establishment of numerous rural "haat" (flee markets) along the Mizoram-Myanmar border would also increase the trade volume, Modi said while addressing a public meeting at the Assam Rifles ground here after inaugurating the 60-MW Tuirial hydro-electric power project.

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'Please do not threaten us with street violence.' 'Do you have some humanity left in you?'

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Imagine China pursuing its aims in Jammu and Kashmir by using Pakistani and now Afghan proxies.'

PM pitches for $120-bn investment in aviation

PM pitches for $120-bn investment in aviation

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Inaugurates terminal three at Delhi airport.

GMR group chief's secrets of success

GMR group chief's secrets of success

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The brand new terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of New Delhi marks the culmination of a long journey for Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Installed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, the 2.5-tonne charkha, is made of high-quality chromium nickel stainless steel.

UPA policies helped country survive meltdown:Sonia

UPA policies helped country survive meltdown:Sonia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

The Congress chief said the Centre was engaged in providing relief to the people of the country and promised to complete various projects. The Congress chief said the Centre was engaged in providing relief to the people of the country and promised to complete various projects.

PM arrives in Bhutan for SAARC Summit

PM arrives in Bhutan for SAARC Summit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Thimphu on a two-day visit to participate in the 16th SAARC Summit that begins on Wednesday. He was received at the Paro International airport, 60 km from the capital, by Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigme Y Thinley and Indian's Ambassador to Bhutan Pavan Varma.

PM arrives in Bhutan for SAARC Summit

PM arrives in Bhutan for SAARC Summit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Thimphu on a two-day visit to participate in the 16th SAARC Summit that begins on Wednesday.

Feel like coming home, says Rahul in Kashmir

Feel like coming home, says Rahul in Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

"I can tell you that I understand you, my family must have drank water from the river Jhelum. Kashmiriyat, the culture and thought process must be in me too. When I come here, I feel like I am coming home," he said, while referring to his family ties to Kashmir and added that he had come with a message of love and respect.

Kingfisher starts Mumbai-Hong Kong flights

Kingfisher starts Mumbai-Hong Kong flights

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Kingfisher Airlines flagged off services between Hong Kong and Mumbai with its inaugural flight taking off from Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok Airport on Wednesday.

Delhi's third runaway becomes operational

Delhi's third runaway becomes operational

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

The Civil aviation ministry in a meeting chaired by Joint Secretary K N Srivastava, had decided on Wednesday to make the new runway (29-11) commercially operational from 6 on Thursday morning. The runway, 4,430-metres long and 75-metres wide, can handle wide-bodied aircraft like Airbus 380 or Antonov 226 and will also ensure that there is less air congestion.

In Chandigarh, Congress workers detained ahead of PM's visit

In Chandigarh, Congress workers detained ahead of PM's visit

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Congress workers said they had planned to show black flags to Modi during his visit in protest against the alleged anti-people polices of the Centre.

JK has shown faith in democracy, says Sonia

JK has shown faith in democracy, says Sonia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said those believing in violence should learn a lesson from the faith the people of Jammu and Kashmir have in democracy.

Modi arrives in Bishkek to 'strengthen India's ties with SCO nations'

Modi arrives in Bishkek to 'strengthen India's ties with SCO nations'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Modi, in a statement before his two-day visit to Bishkek from June 13-14, said that on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, he also plans to meet several leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Kingfisher to fly abroad by August

Kingfisher to fly abroad by August

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Kingfisher Airlines is likely to commence international operations from August. It will initially start its operations to destinations like San Francisco, London, New York from the Bangalore Airport. Some more destinations will be added later, according to Siva Ramachandran, vice-president (global sales), Kingfisher Airlines.

Big ticket investment proposals lined up for Bengal: Mamata

Big ticket investment proposals lined up for Bengal: Mamata

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Mamata Banerjee painted a bright future for industry in Durgapur.

Deccan launches chopper services in Bangalore

Deccan launches chopper services in Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Private sector helicopter charter company Deccan Aviation on Monday announced the launch of helicopter charter service from the Bangalore International Airport to select locations in the city.

No retrenchment in Air India, says Praful Patel

No retrenchment in Air India, says Praful Patel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Civil Minister Praful Patel on Monday ruled out retrenchment among employees in public sector Air India and blamed rising fuel prices as the reason behind the present crisis in the aviation sector.

Protests mar Sonia visit to Andhra

Protests mar Sonia visit to Andhra

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

The BJP's bandh call, separately endorsed by the Maoists, was meant to mark protest against the delay in the formation of separate Telangana state by the Congress-led UPA government. However, the bandh evoked mixed response though the BJP leaders and activists went around the towns and cities across Telangana to enforce the call.

'Well-prepared' Del Piero ready for 'new beginning' in ISL

'Well-prepared' Del Piero ready for 'new beginning' in ISL

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

To the few uninitiated, Alessandro Del Piero, garlanded with marigold, was mistaken for a Hollywood star before football aficionados sent across the message that the biggest attraction of the inaugural Indian Super League had just landed in New Delhi.

PM dedicates Chenab bridge to nation

PM dedicates Chenab bridge to nation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Dr Singh, who arrived at Jammu airport by a special plane from New Delhi on Friday afternoon, flew in a helicopter to the Chenab bridge site, about 27-km from Jammu, and dedicated it to the nation. Governor Lt. Gen. (retd) S K Sinha, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig and former chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed were among others who received the prime minister at the airport and also accompanied him to the bridge site.

In Chennai, Modi forges ahead with Tamil culture pitch

In Chennai, Modi forges ahead with Tamil culture pitch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government has always taken care of the welfare of Sri Lankan Tamils and 'consistently' flagged the issue of their rights with the leaders in the island nation.

Rafale fighters to arrive in 3 years: IAF chief

Rafale fighters to arrive in 3 years: IAF chief

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

"Rafale contract caters for delivery time between 36 months to about 66 months if I am not wrong. So within three years time we will have the first few aircraft delivered to us and within five and a half years we will have two full squadron of aircraft in operation," Raha said at a function in Kolkata.