Get ready to loosen your purse as toll rates at Talapady, Hejmady, Gundmi gates hiked
Mangaluru: Navayuga Udupi Tollway Pvt Ltd has announced an increase in charges at three of its toll gates, namely Talapady, Hejmady, and Gundmi, starting from April 1.
The revised rates for the Gundmi toll plaza for cars, jeeps, vans, or light vehicles will be Rs 60 for one-way and Rs 85 for same-day return. The monthly pass for a maximum of 50 times in a month would be Rs 1930. For LCVs and mini buses, the one-way rate is Rs 95 and the two-way rate for same-day return is Rs 140, with a monthly pass costing Rs 3120.
At the same time, For buses and trucks, the one-way rate is Rs 195 and the two-way rate is Rs 295, with a monthly pass costing Rs 6540. Heavy vehicles with multi-axles and construction machinery will be charged Rs 310 for one-way and Rs 460 for two-way. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 10255. For oversized vehicles, the one-way charge will be Rs 375 and the two-way charge will be Rs 560, with a monthly pass costing Rs 12485.
The announcement further added that the company has also revised their rates for different types of vehicles at both Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas. According to the new rates, cars, jeeps, vans, and light vehicles will be charged Rs 50 for one-way and Rs 75 for same-day return at both toll plazas. A monthly pass for a maximum of 50 times in a month will cost Rs 1640 and Rs 1720 at Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas, respectively.
For LCVs and mini buses, the one-way rate is Rs 80 and the two-way rate for same-day return is Rs 120. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 2655 at both toll plazas. Buses and trucks will be charged Rs 165 for one-way and Rs 250 for two-way at Hejmady toll plaza, and Rs 165 for one-way and Rs 245 for two-way at Talapady toll plaza. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 5560 and Rs 5420 at Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas, respectively.
Heavy vehicles with multi-axles and construction machinery will be charged Rs 260 for one-way and Rs 390 for two-way at Hejmady toll plaza, and Rs 250 for one-way and Rs 370 for two-way at Talapady toll plaza. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 8720 and Rs 8250 at Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas, respectively. For oversized vehicles, the one-way charge will be Rs 320 and the two-way charge will be Rs 480. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 10615 and Rs 10625 at Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas, respectively.
Moreover, for the 2023-24 fiscal year, non-commercial vehicles of residents living within 20 km distance of all three toll plazas will be charged a monthly fee of Rs 330
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Engine issue forces SWISS Delhi flight to abort takeoff; six passengers injured
New Delhi (PTI): A Zurich-bound Swiss International Air Lines' flight carrying 232 passengers aborted take off at the Delhi airport early Sunday due to an engine issue, sources said.
Six passengers are undergoing medical evaluation, an airline spokesperson said without elaborating.
Smoke was observed from the port side of one of the landing gears of the A330 aircraft that was operating the flight LX147 to Zurich. The flight crew aborted the take off and full emergency response was initiated, the sources said.
In a detailed statement, an airline spokesperson said there were 228 passengers and four infants on board.
"Shortly after takeoff, just after 1:00 am. local time in India, an issue occurred with one of the engines. The crew rejected the takeoff and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft," the spokesperson said.
Six passengers were receiving medical attention, the spokesperson added.
"All passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft via the emergency slides.Six passengers are currently undergoing medical evaluation. For a small number of individuals who were unable to use the slides, stairs were provided," the spokesperson said.
According to the spokesperson, Swiss technical specialists will travel to Delhi to inspect the aircraft and initiate the next steps.
The airline is known as Swiss.
At the same time, the spokesperson said the airline was working intensively to find a swift and suitable onward travel solutions for all passengers.
