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India.com
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Bangladesh, China hatch another conspiracy against India, redeveloping airport that divided Pakistan into two parts, its name is...
Bangladesh, China planning to corner India... redeveloping airport that divided Pakistan into two parts, its name is... After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in August last year, Bangladesh has turned against India and is doing everything that can pose a threat to India's security. An airport was built in Lalmonirhat district in Bangladesh during the Second World War and according to the latest reports, it is now redeveloping the Lalmonirhat airport with the help of China. Lalmonirhat airport is a threat to India's Chicken Neck i.e. Siliguri Corridor. Northeast India is very sensitive from the history of geography. Its geographical boundaries are adjacent to Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and China, making this entire region a strategic gateway for India. In such a situation, if China is involved in the plan to develop the old airbase at Lalmonirhat Airport in Bangladesh, then it is natural for India to be upset. To counter this, India has restarted the Kailashahar airbase in Tripura, which became an important base in the 1971 war. Lalmonirhat is a district located in the north of Bangladesh, which is very close to India's Siliguri Corridor which is only about 15 to 20 kilometers away from India. The Siliguri Corridor connects India to its northeastern states, whose width is only about 20-22 kilometers. If this corridor is disrupted, then 8 northeastern states of India are cut off from the mainland. China has always wanted this and Bangladesh is now supporting it. Seeing this, India has started making a counter strategy. The matter of concern for India is that if China gets the right of logistics and operation regarding Lalmonirhat airbase, then from there it can intensify activities like continuous surveillance of India's northeastern border, signal intelligence and cyber espionage. There is a report about the Kailashahar airport located in the north of Tripura that India has started rebuilding it. This airport was lying idle since the 1990s. This airport played a very important role in the war against Pakistan in 1971. The Indian Army used this airbase for surgical and strategic air operations during the Bangladesh Liberation War. In 2023, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) and the Tripura government together started the process of restarting it. There is a plan to extend its runway from 1200 meters to 1700 meters so that it is possible to land aircraft like ATR-72. According to Mint, on May 26, AAI's Northeast Regional Executive Director M Raju Krishna visited Kailashahar Airport along with MBB Airport (Agartala) Director K C Meena and took stock of the ground situation. Due to which this airport, which has been quiet for the last 30 years, is now going to be activated again. China has been continuously working on the 'String of Pearls' policy to surround India from all sides. China has already started using Pakistan's Gwadar Port, Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port, Bangladesh's Chittagong Port and Myanmar's Kyaukpyu Port for different purposes. And now if the operation of Lalmonirhat airbase also comes into China's hands, then another 'pearl' will be added to its string, which will prove dangerous for India. According to reports, the airports of the Northeast are being built for 'dual use'. That is, they can also be used for military purposes if needed. Kailashhar is a part of this strategy.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Revival of Kailashahar Airport in Tripura Set to Transform Region, ET Infra
Advt The AAI has initiated a process to revive the now-defunct Kailashahar airport in Tripura 's Unakoti district , an official said on Tuesday. Following a request from the state government for the revival of the facility, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Northeast, Regional Executive Director M Raju Krishore , accompanied by MBB Airport (Agartala) Director K C Meena, on Monday visited Kailashahar airport to take stock of the ground situation."Following the state government's request and the Civil Aviation Ministry 's instruction, AAI, Northeast, regional executive director visited Kailashahar airport on Monday to see the infrastructure, land availability and visibility condition," Meena told Kailashahar airport, strategically located in Unakoti district, has remained defunct for over 30 airport played a key role during the India-Pakistan war in 1971 as the Indian Air Force carried out missions and surveillance, another official said."We have given two options for land to the state government before pushing the revival plan of the airport. Currently, the airport has a runway of only 1000 metres, which is not feasible even for operating an ATR. The small-sized plane, which carries 16 or 19 passengers, will not be made available all the time, and safety is also a concern," he said the AAI has "sought land, measuring either 75 acres or 205 acres" to develop the defunct airport, and will prepare a revival plan on the availability of land arranged by the state".Earlier, senior Congress MLA Birajit Sinha strongly demanded the revival of the airport at the earliest.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
AAI initiates process to revive Kailashahar airport in Tripura
The AAI has initiated a process to revive the now-defunct Kailashahar airport in Tripura 's Unakoti district, an official said on Tuesday. Following a request from the state government for the revival of the facility, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Northeast, Regional Executive Director M Raju Krishore , accompanied by MBB Airport (Agartala) Director K C Meena, on Monday visited Kailashahar airport to take stock of the ground situation. "Following the state government's request and the Civil Aviation Ministry 's instruction, AAI, Northeast, regional executive director visited Kailashahar airport on Monday to see the infrastructure, land availability and visibility condition," Meena told PTI. The Kailashahar airport, strategically located in Unakoti district, has remained defunct for over 30 years. The airport played a key role during the India-Pakistan war in 1971 as the Indian Air Force carried out missions and surveillance, another official said. "We have given two options for land to the state government before pushing the revival plan of the airport. Currently, the airport has a runway of only 1000 metres, which is not feasible even for operating an ATR. The small-sized plane, which carries 16 or 19 passengers, will not be made available all the time, and safety is also a concern," he said. Live Events Meena said the AAI has "sought land, measuring either 75 acres or 205 acres" to develop the defunct airport, and will prepare a revival plan on the availability of land arranged by the state". Earlier, senior Congress MLA Birajit Sinha strongly demanded the revival of the airport at the earliest.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
IndiGo pilot reports emergency after Srinagar-bound aircraft with over 200 people hits turbulence
A Srinagar-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi with more than 220 people on board hit turbulence midair on Wednesday (May 21, 2025) due to inclement weather, prompting the pilot to report the 'emergency' to air traffic control at Srinagar. 'The flight later landed safely here,' officials said. "IndiGo flight 6E2142 en route Delhi to Srinagar experienced bad weather (hail storm), emergency reported by Pilot to ATC SXR (Srinagar)," an official of the Airport Authority of India said in Srinagar. He said the flight landed safely at Srinagar at 6.30 p.m. "All Aircrew and 227 passengers are safe and the flight is declared AOG by the Airline," he added. 'Aircraft on ground' (AOG) refers to a plane that is grounded and unable to fly due to technical issues.
Gulf Today
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
India reopens 32 airports after ceasefire with Pakistan
India reopened 32 airports on Monday following a weekend ceasefire that ended the worst fighting with neighbouring Pakistan since 1999. The Airport Authority of India said the 32 - from Srinagar in Kashmir to Bhuj in the western state of Gujarat - were now available for civil operations "with immediate effect." They were closed last week after fierce fighting erupted between India and Pakistan for four days, setting off global alarm it could spiral into full-blown war. Leading Indian airline IndiGo said it would "progressively commence operations on the previously closed routes." Security Forces check identity card of airport staff at the entrance road of Amritsar airport, Punjab, on Monday. AFP The truce was announced on Saturday, but both sides immediately accused the other of breaking it. However, both India and Pakistan said the border areas were calm on Monday. Hours after Srinagar international airport figured in the 32 airports of the country where NOTAM was revoked, authorities on Monday issued the revised schedule for departure of Hajj flights from Srinagar to Saudi Arabia. Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, CEO Hajj committee said in a directive that in supersession to his office notification dated: 10-05-2025, the Haj j Chartered Flights have been resumed. "Accordingly, the flight details alongwith the list of concerned pilgrims scheduled for 14th May, 2025 is hereby published for the information of concerned Haj pilgrims. Agence France-Presse / IANS
