Karnataka government accelerates Bengaluru’s second airport plans, narrows down two locations
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is speeding up plans for the construction of Bengaluru’s second international airport, with two potential locations now under serious consideration. This comes after growing concerns over delays and increased competition from Tamil Nadu's proposed greenfield airport in Hosur, which is situated just 35 km from Bengaluru.
In August, a study by consulting firm Idec had identified seven possible sites for the new airport. However, political disagreements had stalled progress. Home Minister G Parameshwara had advocated for Tumakuru near his constituency, while Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pushed for sites in Ramanagara, including Bidadi and Harohalli. Shivakumar's proposal for a skydeck in Hemmigepura also raised concerns about potential conflicts with nearby air traffic zones. The government sought public feedback to address these issues.
With political distractions now resolved, the Infrastructure Department (ID) has confirmed that the site selection process is nearing completion. A detailed proposal is expected to be submitted to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) this week after ID Minister MB Patil returns from election duties.
The project has gained renewed attention as KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station is also set to undergo a ₹1,500-crore makeover, designed to mirror the style and amenities of Kempegowda International Airport, further elevating Bengaluru’s infrastructure plans.
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Elderly man dies after part of slab falls on him in Mumbai
Mumbai (PTI): A 75-year-old man died after some portion of a slab in a two-storey residential structure collapsed on him in Mumbai's Bhandup area on Saturday morning, officials said.
The incident occurred at Tulshipada in Patkar Compound of Bhandup West around 9.45 am, they said.
"The victim, identified as Susai Daevdas Kaunder, was injured when some part of the slab on the upper floor of a two-storey structure fell on him," a civic official said.
He was immediately taken to nearby Navkaar Hospital, where he was declared dead, the official said.
