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Air of festivity as operations begin at Orvakal airport
The Hindu
Passengers given a rousing reception with sweets and saplings
The first flight from Bengaluru to Kurnool (IndiGo 6E 7911) was accorded a grand reception with the fire tenders giving the water cannon salute on Sunday. The passengers on board were welcomed on the tarmac by Ministers B. Rajendranath and G. Jayaram, Panyam MLA K. Rambhupal Reddy, and district officials. There was a festive atmosphere at the Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport at Orvakal in the district prior to the landing of the first flight at 10.10 a.m.More Related News