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Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gujarat Confidential: A bus ride
Governor Acharya Devvrat on Sunday traveled to Anand in a Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus to attend a natural farming conclave at Anand Agriculture University like a common man, bypassing the conventional VIP protocol and special traffic arrangements. As per an official release, the Governor made online booking for a non-AC Super Deluxe category bus operating on the Visnagar-Anand route. He boarded the bus from Gandhinagar depot. At Anand bus station, the Governor was welcomed by senior officials of the district administration. During the 'simple and humble journey', the Governor engaged with fellow passengers and collected feedback on the services provided by the state government. Call for Name Change Opposing Turkey's support for Pakistan during India's recent military confrontation with the neighbouring country, Surat BJP MP Mukesh Dalal has written a letter to Surat Municipal Commissioner Shalini Agrawal, requesting her to change the name of Turkiwad, a locality in the walled city area of Surat, with immediate effect. Dalal, in the letter, has said that the name Turkiwad was like an 'insult' to the people of Surat. A few days ago, some people from Surat had also written a letter to the SMC commissioner with the demand for a change of name for Turkiwad.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ahmedabad airport posts record growth in passenger, infra upgrades
File Photo AHMEDABAD: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd , recorded its highest-ever passenger traffic in FY 2024–25. The airport handled 13,427,697 passengers in FY 2025, a 14.8% increase from 11,696,227 in the previous financial year. The surge was driven by a footfall of 1.1 crore domestic and 2.2 crore international travellers recorded at the city airport during the year. The airport's daily average now stands at over 36,800 passengers and 288 flights, connecting Ahmedabad to more than 48 domestic and 16 international destinations. On 25 January 2025, the airport saw its highest single-day footfall of 48,137 passengers and 351 aircraft movements, surpassing its previous record set in November 2023. Air traffic movements rose by 16.2% year-on-year to 101,119 in FY 2024–25, up from 87,025, the airport operator said. To accommodate this growth, the city airport recently added five new parking stands and introduced a Multiple Aircraft Ramp System at the existing aerobridges. Significant infrastructure and technology upgrades were carried out during the year. These include the deployment of cleaning robots, installation of more self-baggage drop machines, expansion of the check-in hall at Terminal 2, and the launch of the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Travellers Programme and Digi Yatra. New amenities include electric inter-terminal shuttle buses, alongside enhanced retail and food options. A direct GSRTC bus service now connects the airport to Vadodara, further improving regional accessibility. The airport added new domestic routes to Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram , Nanded, Kolhapur, Dimapur, and Kishangarh , and launched international services to Don Mueang , Kuala Lumpur, and Da Nang . Frequencies also increased on routes to Delhi, Jeddah, Don Mueang, Kuwait, Kolkata, Kochi, and Abu Dhabi.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Luxury on wheels: GSRTC to roll out caravan services
1 2 Gandhinagar: After the successful implementation of Volvo bus service , the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) is preparing to launch a high-end caravan or vanity van service that enjoys popularity among Bollywood celebrities and high net worth individuals (HNI). Sources close to the development said the state govt has undertaken initiatives to significantly enhance GSRTC services. "As part of these efforts, premium bus services like Volvo have already started, and now it has been decided to introduce high-end caravan services as well. There is currently an untapped market for these luxury vehicles. The govt's entry into this segment is expected to encourage private players to follow suit," the source said. He added, "Tourists visiting Gujarat usually travel in groups. So our focus is to attract HNI tourists who are willing to pay a premium for top-quality services. Additionally, film production teams, large corporates and govt VVIPs also require such services. Every govt event with VVIP attendance requires a green room equipped with all essential facilities. We are aiming to design caravan buses that can provide spaces such as a small conference room alongside seating, sleeping and refreshment amenities." "The state govt has approved an initial budget of Rs 5 crore to procure 10 caravans similar to those that are popular overseas to allow families to travel together. The acquisition of these caravans and their annual maintenance cost will be managed by the GSRTC, while the tourism department will oversee the management aspects such as a caravan park, marketing and viability gap funding." The govt will issue a tender to determine the specifications and number of buses to be acquired. Sources estimate that each caravan will cost between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 2 crore.
