Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa inaugurated the newly constructed Kalaburagi airport on Friday, which will now connect Bengaluru with the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. The 3.25 km runway at Kalaburagi Airport is the second-longest in Karnataka after Bengaluru Airport. The inauguration marked the commencement of operations at Kalaburagi airport, providing air connectivity to the northeast Karnataka region, including Bengaluru and the rest of India, under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik)-Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). Arriving on the first flight from Bengaluru by Star airlines, Yediyurappa expressed the significance of the event for the people of Kalaburagi. The airport, constructed under public-private…

Several hours following a bomb threat at Bengaluru International Airport on Friday morning, the local police apprehended the individual responsible for the false alarm. In the initial inquiry, it was revealed that the suspect intended to frame his brother-in-law, prompting him to place a hoax call to the police control room using the alias Deepak. The culprit, identified as Shubhashish Gupta, a former airport employee, was taken into custody at a paying guest accommodation in Wilson Garden. According to the police, Gupta’s motive was to entangle his brother-in-law, currently undergoing a divorce with Gupta’s sister. Upon receiving the false bomb…

Deoghar, a sacred city in Jharkhand renowned for housing one of the twelve jyotirlingas, Baba Baidyanatha Dham, is set to enhance its connectivity with the completion of its new airport by the Airports Authority of India. Encompassing an expansive 650-acre area, the Deoghar airport stands as the second in the state, following Ranchi. Its architectural design draws inspiration from the Baba Baidyanath temple, adorned with vibrant paintings depicting tribal art, handicrafts, and local tourist attractions. The airport, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, includes six check-in counters and can accommodate up to 200 passengers. Embracing sustainability, the airport incorporates solar energy and…

On Monday, the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru reported a nearly twofold surge in cargo shipments of roses leading up to Valentine’s Day this year. The airport facilitated the transportation of around 5.15 lakh kg of roses to 25 destinations, both international and domestic, in 2022, compared to 2.7 lakh kg in 2021. This year, there has been a significant increase in the demand for roses in the domestic market during the Valentine’s season. The airport’s statement noted, “Domestic shipments have witnessed a significant improvement, having increased to 3.15 lakh kg (6.5 million stems) compared to 1.03 lakh kg in…