Mangaluru Airport must raise to top 3 in terms of passenger density: Governor
Mangaluru: Mangaluru International Airport has already been declared as the best-maintained international airport in the country. In terms of passenger density, it is at the 31st position and attempts should be made to bring the airport in top 3," said Governor Vajubhai Vala.
He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the terminal building extension work and inaugurating the passenger's arrival and departure bridge at the Mangaluru International Airport today.
Addressing the gathering, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said, "Do not be afraid over the less number of passengers at Mangaluru Airport."
"We are urging for direct flights from Mangaluru to Pune and additional flights to New Delhi and Bengaluru," he added.
Mayor Bhaskar K., MLA Umanath Kotian were present on the dais. Mangaluru Airport Authority Director VV Rao and Soujanya Hegde and others were present.
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Nine killed, 25 injured as state transport bus overturns in Maharashtra's Gondia district
Gondia (PTI): At least nine passengers were killed and 25 others injured when a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus overturned in Gondia district on Friday afternoon, police said.
Citing preliminary information, a senior police official said the MSRTC bus 'Shiv Shahi' was carrying 36 passengers and heading to Gondia district from Bhandara when it flipped over at Davva village under Sadakarjuni taluka while trying to overtake another vehicle.
Nine passengers were killed and 25 others injured in the accident which took place at around 12.30 pm, he said.
The injured passengers were shifted to hospital, the official added.
