‘No steps taken to reduce runway length of Calicut airport’
The Hindu
Scindia gives assurance in Lok Sabha
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has given an assurance in Lok Sabha that the length of the tabletop runway of the Calicut International Airport will not be shortened to facilitate the expansion of the Runway End Safety Area (RESA) so as to resume the operation of wide-bodied aircraft, which remains suspended after the Air India Express flight crash at the airport in August 2020.
In a written reply to a starred question raised by M.K. Raghavan, Kozhikode MP, who is also co-chairman of the Calicut Airport Advisory Committee, Mr. Scindia said no proposals were chalked out to reduce the runway length at the airport.
Previously, a move was under way to reduce the existing runway length of the airport from 2,700 m to 2,540 m to increase the RESA by 240 m on both sides. Four years ago, the length of the runway was shortened from 2,850 m to increase the RESA on one side.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Telangana tunnel collapse rescue updates: Follow the Hindu’s updates as Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel rescue operations enter the 11th day
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels abduct 130 patients from hospitals in eastern Congo, escalating conflict and sparking international concern.