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 collapse of the roof at Delhi airport's Terminal-1 due to heavy rains resulted in the death of a taxi driver and injuries to six others. The Delhi Police has filed an FIR under sections related to death by negligence and will be conducting a probe to determine responsibility for the tragic incident. The FIR revealed that the police team arrived at the airport to find a large amount of accumulated rainwater, indicating potential neglect on the part of airport authorities.
The Aviation Ministry has issued an advisory to all airlines regarding the collapse of Terminal 1's roof at the Delhi airport due to heavy rain on Friday morning. The ministry emphasized that flight rescheduling should be done without any additional charges, and airlines are advised to monitor and take necessary action against any abnormal increase in airfares to and from Delhi. Several flights have been canceled and rescheduled to other terminals, and passengers are entitled to full refunds or alternative flight arrangements. This incident highlights the need for better airport infrastructure to prevent such disruptions in the future.
The Delhi airport's Terminal-1 roof collapse, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to four others, has sparked a political blame game between the BJP and Congress. While the Opposition blamed the saffron camp for the incident, the BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya shared news articles from 2009 and 2013 to prove that the portion of the terminal that collapsed was built during the Congress-led UPA era. He further criticized the Congress party for pointing fingers at the BJP for the recent incident.
A portion of the roof at the Delhi airport's Terminal 1 collapsed early Friday morning due to incessant rains, leading to flight departures being suspended until 2 pm. One person has been reported dead and several others injured as a result of the incident. Despite the impact on departures, flight arrivals have not been affected. Officials have stated that the roof collapse also damaged cars parked in the pick-up and drop area of the terminal. The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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 heavy rains in New Delhi have caused a tragic incident at the city's airport. A video of the aftermath of a roof collapse has surfaced, showing one person dead and multiple others injured. The incident has raised concerns about the safety measures in place at the airport, as well as the impact of extreme weather conditions on infrastructure in India.