Dammam-Mangaluru Air India Express flight delayed, hundreds of passengers stranded
Dammam: The Dammam-Mangaluru Air India Express flight has been delayed due to a technical issue, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
The flight, which was scheduled to depart from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Mangaluru at around 10 PM on Tuesday, has not yet taken off due to the technical problem, causing distress among passengers.
Reports indicate that the Air India Express flight, which had taken off from Dammam, was forced to return and land shortly after due to the technical issue. Passengers were reportedly kept inside the aircraft until 2 AM before being asked to disembark.
Airport authorities have informed passengers that the flight is expected to depart on Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, arrangements have been made for passengers to stay overnight at the airport.
Passengers have alleged that flight cancellations under the pretext of technical issues have been occurring every Tuesday.
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CM Omar Abdullah rushes to Jammu after Pakistan's failed drone attacks
Jammu (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left for Jammu on early Friday to take stock of the situation following last night's failed drone attack by Pakistan.
India on Thursday night neutralised Pakistan military's attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones as tensions soared between the two countries amid fears of a wider military conflict.
"Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last night's failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city and other parts of the division," Abdullah said in a post on X.
He also said the government will review the decision to shut schools on Monday.
The situation at the time will determine if the closure is extended and, if so, for how long, the chief minister said.
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday ordered the closure of schools for the next two days in view of the prevailing situation.
Sirens and numerous explosions were reported in Akhnoor, Samba, Baramulla and Kupwara and several other places on Thursday night.
After the Indian military foiled the Pakistani attempts, the defence ministry said India remains "fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people".
