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Kadapa district airport in AP sees growth under the UDAN scheme by Union govt

Kadapa district airport in AP sees growth under the UDAN scheme by Union govt

The UDAN scheme was launched in October 2016 as part of the National Civil Aviation Policy. It aims to make flying more affordable and connect remote regions in India. The scheme has a goal of connecting 72 airports, including 45 unserved and underserved ones. The airfare for a one-hour journey under this scheme is capped at INR 2,500

21 October,2024 02:13 PM IST | Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh | mid-day online correspondent
‘In cricket, my skill helps me stand out, not my ethnicity,' Jetsun Narbu Chee

‘In cricket, my skill helps me stand out, not my ethnicity,' Jetsun Narbu Chee

Despite making a mark in national-level tournaments, Mumbai’s sole cricketer of Tibetan origin Jetsun Narbu Chee still battles for recognition in the city circuit

06 October,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Spandana Bhura
Witness Sikkim's rock veterans Still Waters in Mumbai this weekend in Andheri

Witness Sikkim's rock veterans Still Waters in Mumbai this weekend in Andheri

Having stuck together for 20 years, the Gangtok-based rock veterans of Still Waters make their way to the city for a touch of throwback rock music and high energy

05 October,2024 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Sikkim: Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hits Soreng

Sikkim: Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hits Soreng

Even though the tremors felt was mild, many people could be seen gathering outside their residences in case another quake strikes

09 August,2024 08:56 AM IST | Gangtok | ANI
Bhumi Pednekar hails new order by Sikkim govt for environmental sustainability

Bhumi Pednekar hails new order by Sikkim govt for environmental sustainability

Bhumi Pednekar has praised the Sikkim government for their actions towards responsible tourism and eco-conservation

23 July,2024 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fifteen more stranded tourists evacuated from Sikkim's Lachung

Fifteen more stranded tourists evacuated from Sikkim's Lachung

The district administration had to set up log bridges over the slides to facilitate movement by foot and by vehicles where roads were motorable

18 June,2024 11:44 AM IST | Gangtok | PTI
Assam: Heavy rainfall batters Guwahati, normal life disrupted

Assam: Heavy rainfall batters Guwahati, normal life disrupted

Alerts have been issued for various parts of the country, including Assam and Meghalaya, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected until June 20.

17 June,2024 01:23 PM IST | Guwahati | ANI
Mumbai weather update: City, suburbs to see light to moderate rain

Mumbai weather update: City, suburbs to see light to moderate rain

BMC, in its Mumbai weather update, stated that the city will be experiencing a low tide at 1.23 pm of 2.36 metres.

16 June,2024 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prem Singh Tamang to be sworn in as Sikkim CM for second term on Monday

Prem Singh Tamang to be sworn in as Sikkim CM for second term on Monday

The swearing-in ceremony, which is likely to be attended by around 30,000 people, will commence at 4.30 pm, the officials said.

10 June,2024 12:50 PM IST | Gangtok | mid-day online correspondent
NCP wins 3 seats; significant step to regain national status, says Praful Patel

NCP wins 3 seats; significant step to regain national status, says Praful Patel

In a statement, the party hailed the leadership of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Pawar and Praful Patel, with the latter taking to social media platform X to assert that the victory was a "significant step on our journey to regain national party status"

02 June,2024 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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