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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IndiGo flights begin today to four metros, 4 other cities from Hindon
Ghaziabad: A 6.55am touchdown will mark the start of IndiGo's flight operations from Hindon Civil Terminal on Sunday, as India's largest airline expands its operations in the Delhi-NCR region. Indigo will be the second frontline airline to operate from the terminal, which uses the runway of Hindon air base, after Air India Express began flight operations in March. From Sunday, IndiGo will operate 70 weekly departures across eight new destinations, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Patna, Varanasi, Indore, and Ahmedabad. The first Indigo flight to land will be from Bengaluru, followed by daily inbound and outbound services on that route, including a second flight landing at 12.10pm and departing at 1pm. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida Daily operations are also scheduled for Patna, Varanasi, Kolkata, and Mumbai. However, return flights on the Mumbai route will not operate on Saturdays. Flights from Ahmedabad will operate daily, but return flights will skip Sundays, except for one additional service exclusively on Sundays. Chennai flights will operate six days a week, excluding Saturdays. While expansion of routes underscores the rising demand for regional connectivity, it also puts pressure on the limited infrastructure at Hindon Civil Terminal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo Initially designed to handle 300 passengers per hour, the terminal's capacity was stretched to 430 passengers per hour following previous expansions. With IndiGo's launch, officials now expect up to 500 passengers per hour—the terminal's maximum manageable load under current conditions. To cope with the surge, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has increased its on-ground staff to 125 and is coordinating closely with airline operators. A new conveyor belt will soon be added to improve baggage handling and reduce passenger wait times. Ghaziabad MP Atul Garg will visit the terminal on Sunday with members of the Aerodrome Advisory Committee to review operations and recommend immediate improvements. "Short-term measures will be implemented after our review," Garg said. He also confirmed a survey of surrounding land has identified nine hectares for long-term expansion, with a report already submitted to the civil aviation ministry. "I will follow up personally with the minister next week," he added. The terminal, developed over 42,000 sqm with 22,250 sqm allocated for the building itself, requires at least five more acres for a full expansion. Beyond IndiGo and Air India Express, the terminal is already servicing 14 destinations under the regional connectivity scheme. Star Air currently operates flights to Nanded (Maharashtra) and Adampur (Punjab), while FlyBig covers routes to Bathinda, Ludhiana, and Kishanganj. Air India Express also connects passengers from Hindon to major cities like Kolkata, Goa, Jaipur, Chennai, Patna, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Jammu, and Bengaluru.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi Fire Chief Atul Garg transferred – three months before his retirement
Delhi Fire Services (DFS) chief Atul Garg's sudden transfer has raised eyebrows in the department — he was due to retire in three months, on October 31. Garg held the post for six years since December 2019. He will now serve as Director, Fire Safety Management Academy. The order was issued by Delhi government's Home Department on July 14, which stated, 'Lt. Governor, Delhi, is pleased to order that Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services, is transferred and posted as Director (Fire Safety Management Academy), Delhi Fire Services, with immediate effect…' As per the order, Garg will report to the Principal Director (Delhi Fire Services) — a new post created in June by the Delhi government — but will no longer be part of the DFS. IAS officer A Nedunchezhiyan of the 2012 batch (AGMUT cadre) — recently transferred from Puducherry to Delhi — has been appointed as the Principal Director. There has been no official order regarding Garg's successor, according to sources. Garg did not respond when contacted for comment. Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood did not respond to messages or phone calls when contacted for a comment on the reason behind Garg's transfer. Sources said the Principal Director's post was created to appoint an IAS cadre-level officer as the head of the fire department. Until now, the posts of Director and Chief Fire Officers had been held by officers from the technical cadre. Currently, there are five Chief Fire Officers and five Deputy Chief Fire Officers who report to the Director. These officers will now report to Nedunchezhiyan, they said. The post of Director was created after the implementation of the new Delhi Fire Service Rules in 2010. Prior to this, the DFS was headed by an officer of the Chief Fire Officer rank. SK Dheri was the longest serving Chief Fire Officer — he held the post for 17 years in the 1990s. Before Garg, G C Mishra, A K Sharma, and R C Sharma retired from the post of DFS Director. They were from the technical cadre, an official said. Garg had joined the unit in 2002 and was also awarded the Meritorious Services medal in 2009. Sources said that while Garg's tenure remained largely uneventful, he came into the limelight earlier this year during the alleged cash recovery incident at the residence of a Delhi High Court judge after a fire. Currently, DFS has a staff strength of 3,312 against the sanctioned strength of 3,623.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
JTL Industries' Q1 net profit falls nearly 47 pc, revenue rises 5.5 pc
Mumbai: Chandigarh-based JTL Industries Limited on Wednesday announced that the company's consolidated net profit fell by 46.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 16.3 crore in the first quarter (Q1) of FY26, compared to Rs 30.7 crore in the same quarter previous year (Q1 FY25). Despite the fall in profit, the company's revenue from operations increased by 5.5 per cent to Rs 544 crore in Q1, up from Rs 516 crore in the year-ago period, according to its stock exchange filing. JTL's operating performance also weakened during the quarter. Its EBITDA dropped by 41.5 per cent to Rs 23.4 crore from Rs 40 crore the previous year. The EBITDA margin slipped to 4.3 per cent, down from 7.8 per cent -- reflecting pressure on margins. The shares closed Wednesday's intra-day trading session at Rs 81.16 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), down by Rs 1.96 or 2.36 per cent. In the last five days, the stock has delivered an almost flat to negative return of Rs 0.43 or 0.53 per cent. In the past month, the share price of JTL Industries surged by Rs 1.66 or 2.09 per cent. Over the last six months, the shares have declined by Rs 23.72 or 22.62 per cent. On a year-to-date basis, the stock is down by Rs 14.09 or 14.79 per cent. In the past year, the shares have fallen by Rs 32.27 or 28.45 per cent. JTL Industries, formerly known as JTL Infra Limited, is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of steel tubes and pipes. It specialises in electric resistance welded (ERW) black pipes and hollow sections, catering to sectors like agriculture, water distribution, energy, construction, and general engineering. Founded in 1991, the company has over three decades of experience in the industry. It operates four manufacturing plants across Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra, and exports to countries like Germany, Belgium, Greece, and the West Indies. The company's distribution network spans across India, with branch offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh. The company has steadily evolved over the years, expanding from basic ERW black pipes to value-added products such as galvanised steel pipes and solar module mounting structures. Key leadership at JTL includes Founder and Promoter Vijay Kumar Singla, CFO Atul Garg, and CEO Madan Singla.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Only 101 of Delhi's nearly 900 CGHS have fire NOC: DFS
Only 101 of the 898 cooperative group housing societies (CGHS) in Delhi — or barely one in nine — have a valid fire safety no-objection certificate (NOC), according to data from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS). Fire at an apartment building in Dwarka Sector 13 on June 10. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo) An additional 73 societies have applied for new licences or renewals, but these have been put on hold after inspections revealed major 'safety shortcomings', according to a DFS report on the matter. DFS officials said that despite repeated warnings, most societies have either failed to apply for fire safety clearance or allowed their certifications to lapse. The officials added that 'majority' of the remaining 724 societies have never applied for a fire safety certificate at all. Cooperative group housing societies (CGHS) are resident-run housing complexes developed under the cooperative model, where ownership and management are collectively handled by members and bodies such as resident welfare associations. According to the National Cooperative Database under the Union ministry of cooperation, Delhi has 898 functional CGHS. CGHS buildings are spread across the city, with a large concentration in southwest Delhi (317), east Delhi (227), and northwest Delhi (166), according to the database. 'Of the 898 registered CGHS in Delhi, only 101 have a fire NOC. Another 73 have applied but were found with major lapses during inspections — such as blocked staircases and exits, non-functional fire equipment, or inaccessible entrances,' said a senior fire official. More than two dozen criteria are checked during inspections which include exits, ventilation, fire safety equipment, working motor, electricity unit position, high-tension wire position, basement exits, lift system, staircases and terrace access etc. Atul Garg, chief of Delhi Fire Services, said the NOC is valid for five years, and buildings that are rejected during inspections can reapply after fixing the problems. From January to May 31 this year, only 26 fire safety certificates were issued to CGHS buildings while 22 applications were rejected, DFS data accessed by HT showed. In 2024, 53 FSCs were issued while 45 societies faced rejection. In 2023, just 22 NOCs were granted, while six applications were turned down. Fire officials said these multi-storey buildings — many of which are over 15 metres tall — are required to have valid fire NOCs under safety norms, yet most fall short of even basic compliance. DFS officials said most societies neglect even basic preparedness, such as installing and maintaining fire extinguishers or clearing escape routes. 'Many of these societies wait until there is a tragedy. That's when the panic starts and applications begin to come in,' said an official. The concern has grown after a fatal fire on June 10 in a CGHS building in Sector 13, Dwarka. A man, his daughter, and nephew died after jumping from their ninth-floor balcony to escape the flames. The fire department confirmed that the society's NOC had expired in 2016, and firefighting systems like hoses and extinguishers were missing or non-functional. Police said that the complex was built by a housing society over 25 years ago after which the upkeep and maintenance of the apartment complex is to be done by the RWA.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
2 dead in blaze at ‘illegal' e-rickshaw charging point in Delhi's Dilshad Colony
Two people died after a massive fire broke out at an 'illegal' e-rickshaw charging point inside a residential building in northeast Delhi's Dilshad Colony late Sunday night, fire and police officials said. According to Delhi Fire Services (DFS), the fire originated from two e-rickshaws and a bike near the charging station on the ground floor and rapidly spread to the upper floors. 'We received a call at 11.32pm about a battery rickshaw fire inside a house. Four fire tenders were dispatched to the spot in Kodi Colony, Dilshad Garden,' said Atul Garg, DFS Chief. DFS said the station was operating illegally without permits or alternative exits, and urged police action. To be sure, e-rickshaw charging stations operating in Delhi requires permission from MCD, who check all legal documents and inspect the equipment. The fire, suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit in the charging equipment, was brought under control by 12.35am, officials said, adding that 4 fire tenders were pressed into service. 'The fire affected three vehicles and a charging point in a three-storey building. Most victims were rescued but two sustained severe burns and were rushed to GTB Hospital,' Garg added. The deceased were identified as Sashi Kumar, 25, who lived with his family in the building, and Ballu, 55, a homeless man resting on the ground floor. Both were declared brought dead at GTB Hospital, officials said. DCP (northeast) Ashish Mishra said, 'A woman was rescued and two men died. The ground floor was being used for e-rickshaw charging. Crime and FSL teams were called.' A case has been filed under BNS sections 106(1) and 287 for negligent conduct causing death and fire hazard. The incident is the fourth fire linked to e-rickshaw charging points in three weeks. In three recent incidents, fires at e-rickshaw charging points in Ghonda, Ram Nagar, and Vishvas Nagar injured 10 and killed two. A May 25 Ram Nagar blaze killed two sugarcane juice vendors and injured four others. On May 19, six, including two children, were hurt in Vishvas Nagar. All fires reportedly stemmed from short circuits and illegal setups, officials said.
