The Srinagar International Airport has initiated a structural safety audit of its buildings after a roof collapse at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport resulted in one death and eight injuries. The order was issued by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, who emphasized the importance of proactive measures in light of the mishap. The director of Srinagar Airport, Javed Anjum, has announced that the airport will work with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to conduct the audit and submit a report to the ministry. He also reassured the public that regular inspections and thorough checks have been conducted to ensure the safety of the airport's structures.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expresses condolences to victims of Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapse; assures steps to ensure safety and comfort of passengers; minister sets up 24X7 war room and advisory to airlines against raising airfares on routes to and from Delhi; IIT team to investigate cause of collapse.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to judicial custody till July 12 in connection with a money laundering case related to the now-scrapped excise policy. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered a probe into the roof collapse incident at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and directed the airport operator to conduct a thorough inspection. In other news, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has predicted that the BJP will be defeated in the upcoming assembly polls in the state and criticized the party for his arrest in a money laundering case related to illegal land possession.
A tragic incident at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 resulted in the death of one person and injury to six others, as heavy monsoon rains caused a section of the roof to collapse. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu visited the site and ordered an inquiry into the incident, while also directing airlines to provide full refunds or alternate flights to affected passengers. This incident comes just hours after a similar incident at Jabalpur airport, prompting a safety audit of all airports in India.
The people of Delhi were greeted with devastation as heavy rains hit the capital, causing damage and chaos throughout the city. The collapse of a canopy at Terminal 1 resulted in one fatality and several injuries, while many parts of the city saw homes and streets flooded. Flight operations were suspended at Terminal 1 and key tunnels were closed as the city struggled to cope with the downpour. The Civil Aviation Minister is personally monitoring the situation and alternate arrangements are being made for smooth flight operations.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu vows to conduct a thorough investigation into the roof collapse at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, which resulted in one death and six injuries. T1 has been closed and flights are being diverted to T2 and T3. The minister also announced compensation for the affected families.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered an investigation into the recent roof collapse at Terminal 1 of Delhi's IGIA. The probe will be supervised by the aviation safety regulator DGCA, and all airports in India will undergo a structural inspection. The incident at Delhi's airport, which resulted in one death and multiple injuries, has led to the suspension of flight operations from Terminal 1 and impact across the network of major airline IndiGo. The situation is being monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
One person died and eight others were injured when a portion of the roof at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed under heavy rainfall. The incident, which happened amidst incessant rains in the national capital, also caused disruptions in flight departures and traffic in the area. While rescue operations are still ongoing, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, has personally assured that the situation is being monitored and that passengers will be offered alternate flights.
A portion of the departure terminal at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed due to heavy rains, killing one person and injuring six others. The collapse occurred in the domestic departure area of Terminal 1, leading to the suspension of all flight departures. The injured were taken to a hospital and civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu urged airlines to assist affected passengers. The incident adds to the already strained travel situation amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Amid heavy rain, a portion of the roof at Terminal 1 of Delhi airport collapsed, leaving three people dead and several injured. The incident has sparked questions about the hasty inauguration of the terminal in March, despite it still being under construction. The Civil Aviation Minister has assured that he is personally monitoring the situation.