Bodies of Kenya bus accident victims to be brought to Kochi today
T'puram: The bodies of five Keralites who died in a bus accident in Kenya will be brought to Nedumbassery airport on a Qatar Airways flight at 8.45am on Sunday . The bodies of Muvattupuzha native Jasna, 29, her daughter Roohi Mehrin (one-and-a-half-years-old), Thiruvalla native Geetha Shoji Isaac, 58, Palakkad Mannur native Riya Ann, 41, and her daughter Tyra Rodrigues, 7, will be brought to Kochi.
Only a few hours before the flight from Kenya to Qatar, the travel agency authorities informed that the yellow fever vaccine certificate was mandatory, causing concerns about delays in bringing the bodies home.
Members of the Loka Kerala Sabha in Kenya sought urgent intervention and informed Norka Roots, following which the state govt held discussions with the Union health ministry.
After chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan intervened, the central govt granted a special exemption from the health precaution requiring a yellow fever vaccine certificate for the bodies and their accompanying relatives to enter India. Norka Roots will receive the bodies on behalf of the state govt and will transport them to their homes.
The tourist bus carrying a group of 28 Indians on a sightseeing trip met with an accident around 7pm on June 9 . They had come from Qatar for sightseeing. The bus fell into a ravine on the way to Nyahururu Thomson Falls from Nakuru County.
Follow more information on
Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here
. Get
real-time live updates
on rescue operations and check
full list of passengers onboard AI 171
.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Today
an hour ago
- India Today
Delhi Metro is nicer than London Underground, says UK tourist in viral video
A UK-based traveller's quick 'wow' at Delhi's Rajiv Chowk Metro Station has gone viral. His reaction, documented in a now-viral video, sparked cheers from users online. In his video, he said that the Delhi Metro is "nicer" than the London Underground. Alex, the travel content creator, found himself genuinely impressed by the Delhi Metro. The video he posted from Rajiv Chowk station shows him simply mouthing 'wow' as he steps in. That one word, paired with visuals of clean platforms, smooth escalators, and organised passenger flow, struck a chord with titled his reel: 'POV: Delhi's metro is nicer than London Underground.' And clearly, users agreed. The clip, shared by him on Instagram, was captioned:'India's metro is niceee with it. Rajiv Chowk, Delhi. Video inspired by my friend @alexweldertravels – check out his page for better travel content than mine.'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Wanders (@alexwandersyt)Since being uploaded online, the clip has garnered thousands of likes. 'Indian metros are the best,' a user said, another added, 'We got some of the best airports too.''Finally, someone said it,' one of the users said. 'As someone currently in the UK, Delhi Metro is so so so much better,' another user chimed the comments here: While it's not every day that Delhi Metro finds a fan in someone who's used to the London Underground, Alex's short video seems to have summed up what many Indians have long believed: our metros are worth the Reel
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Subhash Park's trees save Kochi lakhs a year, finds Cusat study
Kochi: The 339 trees at Subhash Bose Park in the heart of Kochi, play a crucial role in improving air quality by removing nearly 124.8kg of air pollutants annually. Without these trees, residents would require air purifiers in at least 150 homes, according to a recent study. While air purifiers can remove allergens, dust, pollen, smoke, and other pollutants, they are expensive and require regular maintenance — unlike trees, which provide long-term environmental benefits for ages. The study, titled "A Comprehensive Study of Subhash Park and Projected Benefits for Queen's Way Urban Expansion," was conducted by the School of Environmental Studies at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) in collaboration with the Nansen (India). It stresses the importance of enhancing green cover in the few remaining open spaces in Kochi. The study quantifies the many environmental benefits trees offer, including air purification, carbon sequestration, stormwater mitigation, energy savings, and health cost reduction. According to the findings, residents in and around the park can save nearly Rs 3.74 lakh annually in healthcare costs due to improved air quality and lower exposure to pollutants. The study also highlights how trees mitigate the urban heat island effect by cooling the surrounding area. This cooling reduces the energy needed for indoor air conditioning in nearby buildings, especially during summer months. The park's canopy helps nearby buildings save about 13,400 kWh of electricity annually by lowering indoor temperatures. In addition, the park's dense tree cover acts as a natural barrier during heavy rainfall, reducing runoff and helping prevent urban flooding. This benefit translates to savings of nearly Rs 1.80 lakh per year in drainage infrastructure costs for the local authorities. "Given the multifaceted benefits, including public health, carbon sequestration, flood risk mitigation and groundwater recharge as pointed out in the study, urban planners must prioritise the integration of green cover in high-risk zones like hospitals, clinics, and schools. Green corridors and trees in these zones can strengthen health resilience, especially in climate-vulnerable regions like Kochi, which is facing intense heat in summer and flooding in monsoon," said Sravan Shaji, the author of the study. Dr Giby Kuriakose, assistant professor of Botany department in SH college Thevara said trees play multiple roles for ecosystem. "Trees reduce pollutants and there are a lot of native species the leaves of which even traps dust in the air. In the case of Subash Park, authorities can utilise it to raise native species to create awareness on it." The study was conducted jointly by Sravan Shaji of Cusat and Dr Bindu G of Nansen Environmental Research Centre. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India Gazette
an hour ago
- India Gazette
Air India Express Kolkata-Hindon flight delayed due to
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 15 (ANI): Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, on Sunday confirmed that its flight from Kolkata to Uttar Pradesh's Hindon was delayed on Sunday after the aircraft developed a 'snag' An Air India Express spokesperson told ANI, 'Our Kolkata - Hindon flight operated, with a delay, due to a snag on the originally assigned aircraft. Guests were offered complimentary rescheduling or cancellation with a full refund. We regret the inconvenience.' The airline did not specify the nature of the technical problem but ensured the flight operated after necessary arrangements were made. Meanwhile, following a directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) mandating enhanced safety checks on Air India's Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 fleet, the airline on Saturday stated that inspections on nine out of its 33 Dreamliner aircraft had been completed. The remaining 24 aircraft are on track to be inspected within the timeline provided by the civil aviation regulator. In a post on X, an Air India spokesperson stated that the safety inspections are being conducted as the 787 fleet returns to India, with each aircraft undergoing thorough evaluations before being cleared for its next operation. The move came following the tragic crash of the London-bound AI171 flight that rammed into a doctors' hostel of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area in Gujarat's Ahmedabad seconds after it took off from the Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. The DGCA on Friday directed Air India to immediately carry out the additional maintenance actions on its B787-8/9 aircraft equipped with Genx engines in coordination with the concerned regional DGCA offices. 'Air India is in the process of completing the one-time safety checks directed by the Indian aviation regulator, DGCA. These checks are being carried out on the Boeing 787 fleet as they return to India, before being cleared for their next operations. Air India has completed such checks on nine of the Boeing 787 aircraft and are on track to complete this process for the remaining 24 aircraft within the timeline provided by the regulator,' Air India stated. Acknowledging potential disruptions, Air India warned that some checks might lead to increased turnaround times and possible delays, particularly on long-haul routes to airports with operating curfews. The airline has also offered e-funds on cancellations or complimentary rescheduling for those impacted by the disruptions. 'Some of these checks could lead to higher turnaround times and potential delays on certain long-haul routes, especially those to airports with operating curfews. Customers will be duly notified about any customers affected by this disruption, refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling are being offered to those who opt for it,' the airline added. As per the directive, Air India has been asked to conduct a few one-time checks before the departure of flights from India starting Sunday. The tests include inspection of Fuel Parameter Monitoring and associated system checks; inspection of cabin air compressor and associated systems; Electronic Engine Control System Test; Engine Fuel Driven Actuator-Operational Test and oil system check; serviceability check of Hydraulic system; and Review of Take-off parameters. Besides, Air India has been asked to introduce 'Flight Control Inspection' in transit inspection till further notice. Further, power assurance checks must be carried out within two weeks. DGCA has also asked the Tata Group-owned airline to close maintenance actions as soon as possible, based on the review of repetitive snags on B787-8/9 aircraft during the last 15 days. The regulator told Air India that all the reports of these checks are to be submitted to the DGCA for review. (ANI)
