TIRUPATI: Passenger traffic at Tirupati international airport is gradually gaining momentum coinciding with the overall decline in Covid-19 positive cases and easing of curbs by most states. At least 16 flights have reported a 30 per cent increase in occupancy. According to the traffic report of Airports Authority of India’s (AAI), domestic passenger traffic rose […]
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New-age airports and fancy flights
Hyderabad: Bengaluru-based GMR Group and Paris-based airport developer and operator Groupe ADP have tied up to leverage on each other’s expertise and resources, so as to further improve their services and product offerings to passengers and airlines. In a statement here on Tuesday, the GMR Group said the partnership will focus on improving passenger experience, […]
It takes Rs 7,396 for GHMC to fill each pothole
HYDERABAD: Unbelievable, but true. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) spent Rs 7,396 to fill each pothole in the city as the civic body itself testified to the court of law. In the data submitted to the High Court, the corporation said it had spent Rs 180.08 crore to fill 2,43,455 potholes from financial year […]
Videocon lenders to eventually take only 50-55% haircut, says former CFO
Lenders to Venugopal Dhoot-founded Videocon Group will eventually take 50-55 per cent haircut and not 95 per cent as is being reported after considering about Rs 15,000 crore expected from the sale of the group’s overseas oil and gas assets, its former CFO Rajneesh Gupta claimed. Videocon Industries Ltd, which is comprised of its consumer […]
Kavitha Vs Seethakka: All major political parties focusing in Singareni elections
ADILABAD: All the major parties — the TRS, the BJP, the Congress and the CPI — are focusing attention on the upcoming elections for the recognised trade union in the Singanreni Collieries Corporation Limited (SSCL). The politically high voltage SCCL elections will cover nearly 30 Assembly and three Lok Sabha constituencies in Telangana state. The […]
Puri conveys India’s concerns over high oil prices to Saudi, UAE
New Delhi: India, the world’s third-biggest oil consumer, has conveyed to OPEC countries its concern over high oil prices that are threatening to impact the nascent economic recovery after the devastating pandemic. New Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has made phone calls to key OPEC nations to convey the desire for an affordable price for […]
Petrol price touches new high, breaches Rs 100-mark in Delhi, Mumbai
New Delhi: Petrol prices in Mumbai rose to Rs 107.54 per litre on Thursday, touching another record high figure after fuel rates were hiked again. The price of diesel in Mumbai was Rs 97.45 per litre.
International flight operations from Vijayawada airport likely to start from July 15
Krishna: With the extended runway likely to become operational from July 15, Vijayawada International Airport near Gannavaram is gearing up to start international flights. Krishna district collector J Nivas on Wednesday inspected the airport expansion works and held a review meeting with airport and revenue authorities.
13,000 LED lights to illuminate Hyderabad ORR
HYDERABAD: City’s outer ring road (ORR) is getting set to welcome commuters brighter than ever. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) decided to illuminate the ORR by setting up over 13,000 LED lights on the main carriageway, up and down ramps and approach roads. As a measure to address commuter related problems, the municipal authority […]
Telangana power department to send SMS alerts on planned power outages
Hyderabad: Electricity consumers can expect to receive SMS alerts on their registered mobile phone numbers of scheduled power outages as the TS Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) gears up for monsoon maintenance of the power supply network. All power connections have been mapped with mobile numbers registered for the connection, a TSSPDCL official said.
Cochin Intl Airport wins Airport Council International Roll of Excellence honour
Kochi: The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on Wednesday won the Airport Council International’s (ACI) Director General’s Roll of Excellence honour for Airport Service Quality. The ACI, a global body of airport operators established the Roll of Excellence recognition to those airports which, in the opinion of the passengers, have consistently delivered excellent services in […]
Middle East’s share of India’s oil imports hits 25-month low
New Delhi: The share of Middle Eastern crude in India’s oil imports fell to a 25-month low in May, tanker data provided by trade sources showed, as refiners tapped alternatives in response to the government’s call to diversify supplies. India, the world’s third biggest oil importer, in March directed refiners to diversify crude sources after […]