BIAL to get BMW electric vehicles for use of VIPs at Kempegowda International Airport
Bengaluru: The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) recently inked a three-year contract with BMW to provide high-end electric vehicles (EVs) for Very Important Persons (VIPs) who need to arrive at and depart from the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
The passengers of high social status who need to travel between the aircraft and the VIP terminal can uses the EV fleet comprising two BMW i7 and one all-electric MINI Countryman, reports The Hindu. The BMW has said that the cars will be used by all VIPs, including dignitaries and leading businessmen who need conveyance through the terminal at KIA.
When asked about the special vehicle facility at the airport, the officials at KIA said that, earlier, VIPs were provided Lexus cars for travel within the airport limits and added that the cars have been now replaced with the EV fleet to provide sustainability and also reduction in carbon footprint. The officials have said that the VIPs will be provided the EV vehicles based on prior bookings made by the passengers.
Vikram Pawah, President and CEO of the BMW Group, India, has said that this is the fleet to be used at KIA, which is the first-ever BMW i7 and the all-electric MINI Countryman, will redefine premium travel as it is unmatched in elegance and zero-emission performance. Pawah added that the fleet would also set new benchmarks for responsible mobility in India.
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Sai Baba temple at Shirdi not to allow garlands, bouquets, shawls inside
Mumbai, May 10 (PTI): Amid heightened security concerns in the country, the Sai Baba temple trust at Shirdi in Maharashtra has decided not to allow garland, bouquets and shawls to brought inside the temple complex.
The famous temple which draws millions of devotees every year had received a threatening email last week.
Goraksh Gadilkar, a member of the Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, said devotees will be searched before entering the temple.
"The Sansthan received a threat email on May 2. In view of India-Pakistan tensions and the security alert across the country, flowers, garlands, prasad and shawls will not be allowed inside," he told PTI.
The Ahilyanagar district police have also made some suggestions to enhance the security of the temple.
On Friday, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai said it will not allow garlands, prasad and coconuts inside from May 11.
