Finish inspection for expansion of Shillong airport: HC to AAI, govt

Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court asked the state government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to complete the inspection of Shillong Airport for extending the runway within the next couple of months.A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice B Bhattacharjee on Monday while hearing a PIL said AAI has informed that a cost estimate for carrying out the feasibility of extending the runway at the Shillong Airport at Umroi town has been submitted to the state and the state is yet to respond.“It is hoped that the AAI and the state work out the modalities and complete the necessary inspection within the next couple of months,” the bench said while directing that the matter will appear after 10 weeks. PTI

Chennai airport sees surge in passenger traffic, says AAI

Chennai airport is experiencing an increase in passenger traffic, particularly on international routes. However, it may soon lose its advantage to Bengaluru unless issues with the terminal and airside are resolved. While Chennai has seen a 21.5% increase in passengers in the first half of the financial year, Bengaluru has handled around 80 lakh more passengers and recorded a 32% increase. Bengaluru is aggressively marketing itself to airlines and offering premium experiences, posing a threat to Chennai's international passenger category. Chennai's new terminal has improved the travel experience, and the completion of a new terminal in less than two years is expected to further increase international passengers.

Aai Kuthe Kay Karte: Aashutosh wishes to have a child from Arundhati, netizens slam makers stating, "yahi dekhna baki tha ab"

The Marathi TV show "Aai Kuthe Kay Karte" has faced criticism from viewers for a recent plot development. In the latest twist, Aashutosh, Arundhati's second husband, expressed his desire to have a child with her. This unexpected storyline has left viewers with mixed feelings, with some expressing their discontent on social media. Some viewers found the twist disappointing, while others took a more humorous approach. The backlash also extended to criticism of the show's creators and writers. It remains to be seen how the plot twist will be handled as the show continues.

HC directs continuous monitoring of 150-yr-old banyan tree, joint inspection of site within a wk

The preservation of a 150-year-old banyan tree in Old Delhi will be monitored by the forest department and other agencies, as directed by the high court. The tree had been damaged due to construction but was restored. The court ordered the local tree officer and MCD to periodically inspect the tree and take necessary action to ensure its preservation. The court took note of the steps taken to secure the tree and ended its monitoring. The tree is estimated to be 140-160 years old.