Gadkari seeks modernisation in air traffic control, aviation sector
Nagpur (PTI): Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday called for upgradation of technology and rules as per global standards in the aviation sector including the field of Air Traffic Control.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the 3-day annual event on civil aviation organised by the Air Traffic Controllers Guild of India here.
The aviation sector has a huge potential as the number of airports in the country has increased from 75 to 150, Gadkari said, adding that the sector has witnessed a 22 per cent growth in recent years.
Nagpur lies at the centre of the country, and can possibly become the control centre of the entire air traffic control in India, he remarked.
There is a need to scrap old and outdated rules and bring new rules as per global standards while not compromising on safety, the minister said, adding that new rules will usher in reforms in the sector.
The role of Air traffic Controllers is very important for the dream `Viksit Bharat' (developed India), he said, adding that their job involves a lot of risk and their work makes the aviation sector safe.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
