Mangaluru Airport bags prestigious ‘Green Airport’ status from ACI
Mangaluru: Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) has been honored with the prestigious Platinum rating in the category of Airports with over 8 million passengers per annum as part of the Green Airport Recognition (GAR) 2023. The recognition aligns with MIA's commitment to green growth and sustainability.
The Airport Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific bestowed this remarkable accolade, acknowledging MIA's unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements in implementing sustainable initiatives. Among its notable accomplishments, Mangaluru Airport stands out for successfully eliminating the use of single-use plastic (SUP), exemplifying its commitment to environmental conservation.
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The award was presented at the 18th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Conference and Exhibition held in Kobe.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
