PM Modi virtually inaugurated the new integrated terminal building at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, General VK Singh were also present at the inaugural ceremony. With a total built-up area of around 40,800 sqm., the new terminal building will be capable of handling about 50 lakh passengers annually. With apron suitable for two Boeing types of planes, the airport is now suitable for parking of ten aircraft at a time. Terminal has a number of sustainability features like Double Insulated Roofing System to reduce heat gain, skylights for inlet of natural sunlight. It has rainwater catchment in an underground water tank, on-site sewage treatment plant with 100% of treated wastewater reused for landscaping. Cutting-edge modern features of the terminal building will ensure minimal negative impact on the islands’ environment. As a gateway to the pristine islands of Andaman and Nicobar, Port Blair is a popular destination for tourists. The spacious New Integrated Terminal Building will boost air traffic and help enhance tourism in the region. It will also help create enhanced employment opportunities for the local community and give fillip to the economy of the region.
18 July,2023 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair on 18th July via video conferencing. With a total built-up area of around 40,800 sqm., the new terminal building will be capable of handling about 50 lakh passengers annually. An Apron suitable for two Boeing-767-400 and two Airbus-321 types of aircraft has also been constructed at Port Blair Airport at a cost of Rs 80 crore, making the airport now suitable for parking of ten aircraft at a time. Inspired from nature, the architectural design of the airport terminal resembles a shell shaped structure depicting sea and islands. The new airport terminal building has a number of sustainability features like Double Insulated Roofing System to reduce heat gain, skylights to provide maximum inlet of abundant natural sunlight during day time to reduce artificial light usage inside the building, LED lighting, low heat gain glazing. Rainwater catchment in an underground water tank, on-site sewage treatment plant with 100% of treated wastewater reused for landscaping and a 500 KW capacity solar power plant are some other features of the terminal building ensuring minimal negative impact on the islands’ environment.
17 July,2023 03:23 PM IST | Mumbai
The Kochi Water Metro has started its commercial operations today. The service in the first route from High Court Water Metro Terminal and Vyppin Water Metro Terminal started. Kochi Water Metro, one of its kind project in the world connecting Kochi's islands to the mainland. The ticket rate for this route is Rs 20. The boat services will continue till 8 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the water metro on April 25th.
26 April,2023 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia made a surprise visit to terminal 3 of Delhi Airport. The civil aviation minister visited Delhi Airport after passengers posted pictures and videos of congestion at the terminal. He issued key orders to increase the number of gates from fourteen to sixteen, and the number of lines from thirteen to sixteen to avoid the rush.
14 December,2022 02:49 PM IST
On the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Maharashtra's first 1.25 KM unbroken tricolor flag yatra from Malad to Borivali at SV road in Mumbai on 14/08/2022. The 1.25 KM mass tricolor flag yatra with the contribution of over 5000 swimmers and 10000 hands of citizens, Under the guidance of MLA Yogesh Sagar has been planned. Also, present MP Gopal Shetty and MLA Sunil Rane.
14 August,2022 10:10 PM IST | Mumbai
Last week Mid-Day had reported that Mumbaikars may soon be able to take crocodile safaris at Powai Lake. Now the Wildlife Institute of India has suggested some measures before starting the activity. One of them is fitting crocodiles with Platform Transmitter Terminals to study their daily and seasonal movement in the lake. Watch this video to find out more.
09 February,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
