Central Railway’s (CR) Mumbai Division will operate special traffic and power blocks for pre-non-interlocking (NI) and non-interlocking works at the Lonavala-BVT Yard as part of remodelling and extension of R&D lines on the Kalyan–Lonavala section. The pre-NI block will be in force on December 7 (Sunday), followed by post-NI blocks on December 8 (Monday) and December 10 (Wednesday). The works include extension of three R&D lines in the DOWN yard, five R&D lines in the UP yard, and provision of one additional line. As a result, the running of Mail and Express trains, as well as Pune–Lonavala suburban services, will be affected during this period. Block details and impact on December 7 A block will be operated on all the lines of Lonavala-BVT yard from 2.15 am to 6.15 pm. Mail/Express trains cancelled Trains cancelled on December 6 (Saturday) 12128 Pune–CSMT Intercity Express 22106 Pune–CSMT Indrayani Express Trains cancelled on December 7 12127 CSMT–Pune Intercity Express 22105 CSMT–Pune Indrayani Express 11007/11008 CSMT–Pune–CSMT Deccan Express 12125/12126 CSMT–Pune–CSMT Pragati Express 12123/12124 CSMT–Pune–CSMT Deccan Queen 11009/11010 CSMT–Pune–CSMT Sinhagad Express Trains rescheduled Rescheduled on December 6 20495 Jodhpur–Hadapsar Express ex-Jodhpur at 1 am on Dec 7 (scheduled 10 pm) 22194 Gwalior–Daund SF Express ex-Gwalior at 7.15 pm (scheduled 5.15 pm) Rescheduled on December 7 11011 CSMT–Dhule Express ex-CSMT at 3.20 pm (scheduled 12 pm) 11019 CSMT–Bhubaneshwar New Konark Express ex-CSMT at 4.30 pm (scheduled 2 pm) 22225 CSMT–Solapur Vande Bharat Express ex-CSMT at 4.35 pm (scheduled 4.05 pm) 22732 CSMT–Hyderabad Express ex-CSMT at 4.40 pm (scheduled 2.10 pm) 11139 CSMT–Hospete Express ex-CSMT at 10.20 pm (scheduled 9.20 pm) 17613 Panvel–Nanded Express ex Panvel at 5.30 pm (scheduled 4 pm) 11030 Kolhapur–CSMT Koyna Express ex Kolhapur at 9.25 am (scheduled 8.25 am) 22943 Daund–Indore Express ex Daund at 3.40 pm (scheduled 2.10 pm) Trains diverted Diverted on December 6 12164 Chennai–LTT Express via Daund–Ahilyanagar–Manmad–Igatpuri–Kalyan 16332 Thiruvananthapuram–CSMT Express via Ernakulam–Shoranur–Mangaluru Jn–Madgaon–Roha–Panvel Diverted on December 7 12493 Miraj–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan Express via Miraj–Kurduwadi–Daund–Manmad–Jalgaon–Nandurbar–Surat 17222 LTT–Kakinada Port Express via Kalyan–Igatpuri–Manmad–Ahilyanagar 22159 CSMT–Chennai Express via Kalyan–Igatpuri–Manmad–Ahilyanagar Regulation of trains Regulated on December 6 20668 Jaipur–Yesvantpur SF Express at Karjat for 30 minutes 11302 Bengaluru–CSMT Express in Pune Division for 45 minutes Trains likely to lose punctuality 16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore Express 12163 LTT–Chennai Express 12939 Pune–Jaipur Express 22150 Pune–Ernakulam SF Express 16506 Bengaluru–Gandhidham Express 11090 Pune–Bhagat ki Kothi Express Impact on Pune–Lonavala suburban services (December 7) Cancelled Pune–Lonavala local at 12.15 am Lonavala–Pune local at 5.20 am Short terminated (at Talegaon) Services towards Lonavala departing Pune/Shivaji Nagar from 4.45 am to 5.20 pm Short originated (from Talegaon) Services towards Pune/Shivaji Nagar scheduled from Lonavala between 6.30 am and 7 pm Post-NI blocks on December 8 and 10 December 8 (11.25 am to 3.25 pm) 22159 CSMT–Chennai Express regulated at Lonavala for 5 minutes Suburban short-termination Pune–Lonavala trains at 9.57 am and 11.17 am will terminate at Talegaon Short-origination Lonavala departures at 11.30 am and 2.50 pm will originate from Talegaon December 10 (1 pm to 5 pm) 16340 Nagercoil–CSMT Express, 11008 Pune–CSMT Deccan Express and 22943 Daund–Indore Express regulated for 10–30 minutes Short-termination Shivaji Nagar 12.05 pm and Pune 3 pm departures for Lonavala will terminate at Talegaon Short-origination Lonavala services at 2.50 pm and 5.30 pm will originate from Talegaon The railway administration has appealed to passengers to take note of these changes and cooperate.
05 December,2025 07:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Central Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Friday said that it will not operate weekly mega block in Mumbai in view of Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025. In an official statement, Central Railway said that it will not operate the weekly mega block on Mumbai suburban network over CSMT-Kalyan Main Line and CSMT-Panvel Harbour Line, including the Trans-Harbour Line and Port Line, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in view of "Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025". Regular suburban services on all sections will run as per Sunday schedule, it said. "Passengers are requested to please note and plan their journeys accordingly," the Central Railway said. Meanwhile, in an another statement, the Central Railway on Thursday announced a temporary restriction on the sale of platform tickets at 13 major stations from December 5 to 7, 2025, ahead of the expected heavy rush of devotees visiting on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. The move aims to manage crowding on platforms and ensure smooth passenger movement within station premises, officials said. The affected stations and dates are as follows: Mumbai Division: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Dadar station (December 5-7, 2025) Bhusaval Division: Bhusaval, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Akola, Shegaon, Pachora, Badnera, Malkapur, Chalisgaon (December 5-6, 2025) Nagpur Division: Nagpur station (December 5-6, 2025) Certain passengers are exempted from these restrictions, including those accompanying elderly, senior citizens, ailing persons, children, illiterate passengers, and women unable to travel alone, to ensure ease of travel, an official statement said. The Central Railway has urged all passengers to plan their travel accordingly and follow the new regulations for a safe and smooth journey, it said. Central Railway also said that it will operate 12 additional suburban special trains on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvan Divas 2025, officials had earlier said. The special trains will run between Parel-Kalyan and Kurla-Panvel on the midnight of December 5-6, (Friday-Saturday), stopping at all stations to facilitate passenger travel. Main Line - UP Specials (Parel-Kalyan section): Kurla-Parel Special: Departs Kurla 00:45 hrs, arrives Parel 01:05 hrs Kalyan-Parel Special: Departs Kalyan 01:00 hrs, arrives Parel 02:20 hrs Thane-Parel Special: Departs Thane 02:10 hrs, arrives Parel 02:55 hrs Main Line - DOWN Specials (Kalyan-Parel section): Parel-Thane Special: Departs Parel 01:15 hrs, arrives Thane 01:55 hrs Parel-Kalyan Special: Departs Parel 02:30 hrs, arrives Kalyan 03:50 hrs Parel-Kurla Special: Departs Parel 03:05 hrs, arrives Kurla 03:20 hrs Harbour Line - UP Specials (Panvel-Kurla section): Vashi-Kurla Special: Departs Vashi 01:30 hrs, arrives Kurla 02:10 hrs Panvel-Kurla Special: Departs Panvel 01:40 hrs, arrives Kurla 02:45 hrs Vashi-Kurla Special: Departs Vashi 03:10 hrs, arrives Kurla 03:40 hrs Harbour Line - DOWN Specials (Kurla-Panvel section): Kurla-Vashi Special: Departs Kurla 02:30 hrs, arrives Vashi 03:00 hrs Kurla-Panvel Special: Departs Kurla 03:00 hrs, arrives Panvel 04:00 hrs Kurla-Vashi Special: Departs Kurla 04:00 hrs, arrives Vashi 04:35 hrs
05 December,2025 07:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Friday expressed strong concerns over the state of waste management in Mumbai and the unchecked rise of illegal political hoardings across the city, reported the IANS. In a letter addressed to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Aaditya Thackeray said that a system which had functioned efficiently for over ten years appeared to have suddenly collapsed. He pointed out that in the last two years, garbage collection has become irregular in several lanes and neighbourhoods across Mumbai. “Rubbish is now piling up not only in remote pockets but also at junctions, major roads, near places of worship and outside residential buildings,” he wrote, according to the IANS. Aaditya Thackeray questioned the BMC chief on the exact reason for the failure in clearing debris -- asking whether the mechanism for collection had changed, whether contractors had been diverted, or whether the civic body had reassigned its workforce elsewhere. He also raised the issue of illegal political hoardings and banners, reminding the administration that the courts had banned such displays years ago. He alleged that the BMC was now “selectively” interpreting the order, allowing hoardings by ministers or their supporters to remain in place for up to two weeks. Aaditya Thackeray further claimed that during visits by foreign dignitaries, the state government itself erected numerous unauthorised hoardings, making Mumbai appear disorderly and poorly regulated, as per the IANS. He said that action was taken only against hoardings put up by the Opposition or local mandals. The Sena (UBT) leader added that he had written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urging an end to the “race” of illegal hoardings, arguing that if leaders publicly declared that no hoardings would be installed, the problem would resolve itself, reported the IANS. However, he said he had received no response. He expressed hope that the BMC Commissioner would reply and take appropriate action. Earlier, Aaditya Thackeray criticised the state government over Mumbai’s worsening air pollution and deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. “As Mumbai’s AQI gets worse each day and we compete with Delhi in this ‘terrible AQI’ race, the governments at every level—currently controlled by the BJP and its allies—choose to ignore the suffering of the people. All they care about are builders and contractors, not citizens,” he said, the news agency reported. He also accused the administration of prioritising construction, tree-cutting and so-called ‘development’ at the expense of the environment. (with IANS inputs)
05 December,2025 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEngineering and technical institutes have been invited to participate in educational visits to the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train construction sites, offering students practical exposure to the landmark project. Under the programme, young engineers will gain first-hand understanding of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project’s construction methodology and observe ongoing works such as viaduct and bridge construction, station building, overhead electrification, and track works. The visits aim to provide insights into the scale, complexity, and precision involved in building India’s first bullet train. Guided tours of the construction sites, along with interactive sessions with project engineers and site management teams, form the core of the initiative. These interactions will help participants bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical experience in large-scale infrastructure projects. Special emphasis will be placed on quality assurance and safety practices followed at the construction sites. Details on eligibility, batch size, logistics, and site locations are available on the NHSRCL website: www.nhsrcl.in. .
05 December,2025 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentA fire broke out on Friday afternoon at an office located on the third floor of the Kohinoor Industrial Estate on Senapati Bapat Marg in Lower Parel area of Mumbai. According to the Mumbai civic body, the blaze was reported at 4:17 pm on December 5, 2025 to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB). Following the information, the firefighters reached the spot quickly and declared the blaze as a Level-1 (minor) fire at 4:21 pm. Multiple agencies were mobilised, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, BEST officials, a 108 ambulance team and staff from the BMC ward office. The officials said that the fire started in an office inside a ground-plus-three-storey structure. No injuries were reported in the incident, the officials said, adding that the fire was extinguished at 17:26 hrs. They said that the firefighters continued operations to bring the situation under control and ensure the safety of workers and nearby establishments. Meanwhile, a massive fire broke out in a cloth godown in Maharashtra's Thane district shortly after midnight on Thursday, officials said, reported news agency PTI. No one was injured in the blaze, which erupted at the godown located in a densely populated complex at Kalher in the Bhiwandi area, they said, reported PTI. The Thane control room reported the blaze to the disaster management cell at 12.46 am, the officials said, reported PTI. After being alerted, fire personnel from the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation and the Thane Municipal Corporation rushed to the spot, reported PTI. The blaze was extinguished by 3.30 am and cooling operations were underway, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. In another incident, a fire broke out on the 28th floor of a 36-storey residential building in Kandivali (East) on Wednesday, but no injuries were reported in the blaze, civic officials said, reported PTI. The blaze was reported at the Gokul Concorde building at 7.54 pm, they said, adding a cause was not yet known. At least four fire engines, other vehicles and equipment of the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) were dispatched to the spot and the blaze was doused after two-and-a-half hours of efforts, a civic official said, reported PTI. Along with Fire Brigade teams, Mumbai police, Adani Electricity personnel, a '108' service ambulance and local Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ward staff were mobilised at the spot, reported PTI. The fire was confined to electric wiring, furniture and other materials in a flat on the 28th floor of the 36-storey residential structure, according to the official. "No one was injured in the blaze," the official said. (With inputs from PTI)
05 December,2025 06:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCentral Railway’s (CR) Mumbai Division will operate a series of special night power blocks this month to facilitate removal of infringements linked to the Panvel–Kalamboli Coaching Complex project. The blocks will be carried out between 1.30 am and 3.30 am on the following nights: December 7/8 (Sunday–Monday midnight) December 9/10 to December 14/15 (Tuesday–Wednesday to Sunday–Monday midnights) December 16/17 (Tuesday–Wednesday midnight) According to CR, the blocks will affect the UP and DOWN Mail lines, UP and DOWN Karjat lines, loop lines, engine-reversal lines, and Platforms 6 and 7 within Panvel Station limits. Train diversions, delays and rescheduling December 7/8 22193 Daund–Gwalior Express to be diverted via Karjat–Kalyan–Bhiwandi Road, with a halt at Kalyan instead of Panvel. December 9/10 22149 Ernakulam–Pune Express to be regulated at Somatane for 1 hour 15 minutes. December 10/11 22115 LTT–Karmali Express (JCO 11.12.2025) to be rescheduled at 3.30 am. 22655 Ernakulam–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express to be regulated at Somatane for 1 hour. December 11/12 11099 LTT–Madgaon Express (JCO 12.12.2025) to be rescheduled at 1.45 am. 22114 Thiruvananthapuram–LTT Superfast Express to be regulated at Somatane for 1 hour 15 minutes. December 12/13 11099 LTT–Madgaon Express (JCO 13.12.2025) to be rescheduled at 3.30 am. 22149 Ernakulam–Pune Express to be regulated at Somatane for 1 hour 15 minutes. December 13/14 11099 LTT–Madgaon Express (JCO 14.12.2025) to be rescheduled at 3.30 am. 22653 Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express to be regulated at Somatane for 1 hour. December 14/15 22193 Daund–Gwalior Express to be diverted via Karjat–Kalyan–Bhiwandi Road, with a halt at Kalyan instead of Panvel. December 16/17 22149 Ernakulam–Pune Express to be regulated at Somatane for 1 hour 15 minutes. Mangaluru Jn–CSMT Express regulation Train no 12134 Mangaluru Jn–CSMT Express will be regulated as follows: At Somatane on December 7/8 for 30 minutes At Apta from December 9/10 to 13/14 for 20 minutes At Apta on December 16/17 for 30 minutes CR has appealed to passengers to take note of the revised train timings and cooperate with the administration. Central Railway extends Solapur-Ajmer weekly special trains for 10 more trips, check details here The Central Railway’s Solapur Division on Monday has announced that the special trains running between Solapur and Ajmer will continue for an additional 10 trips. Train No. 09627 (Ajmer–Solapur Weekly Special), earlier scheduled to run until November 26, 2025, will now operate every Wednesday from December 3, 2025, to December 31, 2025 (5 trips). Train No. 09628 (Solapur–Ajmer Weekly Special), earlier scheduled to run until November 27, 2025, will now operate every Thursday from December 4, 2025, to January 1, 2026 (5 trips). Route update: On December 3 and 4, Train No. 09627 and Train No. 09628 will be diverted via Ajmer–Chanderia–Kota instead of Ajmer–Sawai Madhopur–Kota, with stoppages at Bijainagar and Bhilwara. Other trips will follow the usual route with no changes in composition or stoppages.
05 December,2025 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday directed the official to complete all ongoing works at Thane's Ghodbunder Road on a war footing and the final-stage projects must be finished by December 15, 2025. These include several development works and the groundbreaking ceremony for a new theatre at Waghbil. A review meeting was held on Friday in the Arvind Pendse auditorium at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) headquarters. Sarnaik, Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, Additional Commissioner Prashant Rode, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Pankaj Shirsat, and senior officials from the TMC, MMRDA, Metro, PWD, the Collector’s Office and other departments were present, an official statement said on Friday. Sarnaik said that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had provided significant funds for Thane’s development. Using this funding, projects such as the scientific rejuvenation of 67 wells across the city are underway. Water from these wells will be made potable, it said. Modern upgrades to crematoriums, a dedicated crematorium for pets, the Balasaheb Thackeray Digital Aquarium, and jogging tracks for morning walkers are also being created. Work on the service road connection along Ghodbunder Road is in progress. Sarnaik instructed that with coordination between MMRDA, the electricity and water departments, the Metro authority and the traffic police, the service road must be completed by January 15. He added that citizens should not suffer due to traffic congestion and that the Regional Transport Office will assign five squads to assist the traffic police, according to the statement. He said that 96 tonnes of wet waste from Thane is being processed daily into fertiliser at the Gharmukh project — the first such plant in the state. He also announced that the civic body plans to introduce a “solar dust” concept to help address waste issues. Thane to get its third theatre The statement said that a grand new theatre is being built for the public at Waghbil on Ghodbunder Road. The theatre, spread over 7,350 square metres, will be the city’s third, following the Ram Ganesh Gadkari Rangayatan and Dr Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha. The new facility will benefit residents of the Ghodbunder area, and its foundation ceremony will be conducted by Deputy Chief Minister Shinde. During the meeting, Sarnaik also reviewed many other projects in the Ovala–Majiwada constituency, including beautification works at Naglabunder creek, new mangrove parks, the Anand Dighe Gymkhana at Upvan, the Appasaheb Dharmadhikari Bhavan, the Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Justice Centre, the C.D. Deshmukh Administrative Training Building, sports complexes, open-air theatres and libraries. He praised the Thane Municipal Commissioner and officials from all departments for the excellent progress on multiple projects across Ghodbunder Road.
05 December,2025 05:40 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAs the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra marked one year in office on Friday, the Opposition Congress demanded that it present a white paper during the forthcoming winter session of the state legislature, outlining its achievements over the past twelve months, reported the PTI. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said that the BJP-led Mahayuti administration had left the people of Maharashtra deeply disappointed. Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, the former minister claimed that farmer suicides had risen over the past year and that agricultural produce was not receiving assured prices, while cultivators continued to struggle to obtain seeds and fertilisers on time. “The government is busy congratulating itself,” Wadettiwar said, adding, “They sit in five-star hotels and boast about their achievements, but people have gained nothing except frustration,” according to the PTI. He urged the government to table a comprehensive white paper during the winter session, beginning on 8 December in Nagpur, listing its pre-election promises, decisions taken, and the extent of their implementation. A white paper is typically a government document providing detailed information or proposals on matters of public interest. Wadettiwar said that the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP Mahayuti coalition had failed on several fronts, including protecting women and safeguarding children’s health. He further alleged a “nexus between builders and ministers” in the state. “Floods in Marathwada have devastated farmers. The number of malnourished children has gone up. Road conditions across the state have deteriorated. Crimes against women are rising. Builders and ministers are seizing land worth crores with mutual understanding. Favoured industrialists are thriving while ordinary people suffer,” he claimed, as per the PTI. The Congress leader also alleged illegal coal mining in Chandrapur district, which he represents in the Assembly. “At the Baranj coal mine in Chandrapur, illegal extraction is under way in complete violation of regulations. Coal worth lakhs is being openly sold in the market,” he alleged, the news agency reported. He said that conditions set by the Environment Department when approving mining in 2023 had been breached, and rehabilitation of affected families remained incomplete. “From the Environment Minister to officials in the Forest Department, everyone is involved in these irregularities,” he added, stating that the matter would be raised in the Assembly next week, reported the PTI. Wadettiwar criticised the government for failing to appoint a Leader of the Opposition in either House, arguing that the ruling coalition had no respect for democracy or the Constitution. “In a democracy, a strong Opposition is essential, but this government wants neither Opposition nor dissent,” he said, as per the PTI. He also demanded that instead of the customary winter session in Nagpur, a full-fledged Budget Session should be held in Maharashtra’s second capital. (with PTI inputs)
05 December,2025 04:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday met orphaned youth and called the reservation for orphans decision 'deeply heart-touching' for him. He said that the decision to grant reservation for orphaned children is one of the most emotionally fulfilling decisions of his life. CM Fadnavis was speaking at Varsha, his official residence in Mumbai, during an interaction with orphaned young people who have secured government jobs through the 1 per cent orphan reservation policy. The Chief Minister said the policy was inspired by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s principle of equality of opportunity. He added that he feels proud that 862 orphaned young men and women have now become independent and are contributing to society. Marking one year since taking oath as Chief Minister, Fadnavis said the anniversary began with a meaningful and heart-warming programme. He noted that some decisions taken in government bring deep emotional satisfaction, and the decision to grant reservation to orphans is one of them. He said that equality should not be limited only to traditional social reservations. “Orphans, persons with disabilities, and other deprived groups also deserve opportunities,” he said, adding that the 1 per cent quota has brought real change to many lives. He encouraged the youth present to become role models for society. “Whatever we achieve is possible because of the systems created by society — schools, institutions, government, and industries. So, giving back to society is everyone’s responsibility,” he said. He urged the young achievers not to stop after reaching their goals and to continue working for the greater good. “A person lives on through their work. Let your work become your identity,” he added. The programme included an emotional moment when a young beneficiary, Vinayak Vishwakarma, recited a poem expressing gratitude towards the Chief Minister, saying, “I haven’t come to take anything today, but to give thanks. Your reservation pulled me out of poverty. You may be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, but for us you are like an elder brother.” CM Fadnavis praised the youth, saying the poem reflected genuine gratitude and showed the true impact of the government’s decision. During the interaction, several young beneficiaries also shared their stories and thanked the government, saying the reservation had given them access to education, employment, and a dignified life.
05 December,2025 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarIndiGo on Thursday issued a detailed public apology to passengers amid widespread flight disruptions, stating that the past few days had brought the airline to a “serious operational crisis”. The carrier said that while the situation will not be resolved overnight, teams are working to restore normal operations “at the earliest”. pic.twitter.com/ckhaWnbo86 — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) December 5, 2025 In a post on social media platform X, IndiGo acknowledged that many passengers had faced cancellations, long wait times at airports, and limited information. The airline added that Friday would see the highest number of cancellations, terming it a necessary step to “reboot all systems and schedules” for gradual improvement from Saturday. IndiGo informed that its teams were working with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to reinstate regular operations, adding that short-term proactive cancellations were being carried out to ease congestion and “prepare for starting stronger tomorrow”. The airline announced a series of measures for affected passengers: Full refunds for all cancellations to be processed automatically to the original mode of payment. Full waiver on cancellation and rescheduling fees for bookings between December 5 and December 15. Hotel rooms across cities and surface transport have been arranged for passengers. Food and snacks being offered at airports. Lounge access is being arranged for senior citizens “wherever possible”. The airline also urged passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport and not to visit the terminal if their flight was cancelled. It added that it had “massively increased” contact centre capacity to reduce wait times and pointed customers to its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant ‘6Eskai’ for help with status, refunds and re-bookings. IndiGo said it expected “incremental progress”, adding, “We will do everything to earn back your trust and the love you have showered on us in the last 19 years and we can’t lose it at any cost.” Thanking passengers for their patience, the airline said its frontline staff and teams remain dedicated to restoring normal operations and would continue to share updates. “And once again… our sincere apologies,” the statement concluded.
05 December,2025 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentFlight disruptions at IndiGo continued for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, with the airline still working to stabilise its schedules and restore normal operations. Sources told mid-day.com that Mumbai Airport has seen very limited IndiGo arrivals so far on Friday. As of 1.14 pm, the number of IndiGo flights that had landed remained in “single digits”. Sources indicated that around four flights may have arrived till that time, but this figure could not be independently confirmed. IndiGo has not yet issued a detailed update on the day’s operations. The airline has been scrambling to realign crews, aircraft rotations and schedules after widespread delays and cancellations affected passengers across multiple airports over the past few days. More details are awaited.
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