Flight that crash landed at Kozhikode Airport had 10 infants, 174 passengers: Air India Express
Kozhikode: Flight carrier Air India in an official statement on Friday night confirmed that there were 174 passengers, 10 infants, two pilots, and five cabin crew on board on the flight that crash-landed at the Kozhikode Airport after overshooting runaway immediately after it landed.
"There are 174 passengers, 10 infants, two pilots, and five cabin crew onboard the aircraft” the official statement from Air India stated.
"Air India Express flight IX 1344 operated by B737 aircraft from Dubai to Calicut overshot runway at Kozhikode at 1941 hours tonight. No fire reported at the time of landing," it further added.
"As per the initial reports, rescue operations are on and passengers are being taken to hospital for medical care," it added.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
