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India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Goa woman slams IndiGo for no response over her damaged luggage
A Goa-based woman called out IndiGo after her checked-in baggage allegedly arrived damaged, and the airline, she claimed, barely responded despite repeated a now-viral post on LinkedIn, Vaishali Sharma said her experience on IndiGo flight 6E-2195 from Goa to Delhi on May 25 ended with more than just a her strongly worded post that has since gone viral, she accused the airline of poor grievance handling after receiving her luggage in a damaged According to her, she immediately raised the issue upon arrival in Delhi, submitted photos, and followed up over calls and emails. She said she was assured of a resolution within three days. But nothing came of it.'What followed was a string of calls from various numbers, each assuring me, 'We'll resolve it, don't worry.' It's now well past that, and I've received no written response, no compensation, and no accountability,' she the airline out for its silence, she added, 'This is no longer about a damaged bag. It's about respect—for passengers, and for the trust we place in a brand long after landing.'In her post, she also tagged IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers, DGCA India and other aviation authorities, hoping her complaint would reach someone who could uphold the values IndiGo claimed to stand still waiting for a resolution, and more importantly, a response that reflects the integrity passengers deserve,' Vaishali said as she concluded her a look at the post here:Reacting to the post, IndiGo said, 'Ms Sharma, we sincerely regret to know this. Kindly allow us some time, while we are getting this checked. ~Team IndiGo.'Vaishali, meanwhile, said in response to IndiGo's comment that she is still waiting for some resolution.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Hindustan Times
FLY91 to launch Goa–Solapur flights
Regional airline FLY91 plans to introduce direct flights between Goa and Solapur. With the launch of new route, the Goa-based airline will cover eight destinations nationwide, including four within Maharashtra - Pune, Jalgaon, Sindhudurg, and Solapur. The latest flights from Goa will facilitate travellers and pilgrims to access religious and cultural heritage destinations such as Pandharpur (Vitthal-Rukmini Temple), Tuljapur (Tulja Bhavani Temple), Akkalkot (Swami Samarth Maharaj Temple), Gangapur (Sri Narasimha Saraswati Swami Math) and the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
After 15 years, first commercial flight set to take off from the refurbished Solapur airport on June 9
Kolhapur: After a gap of roughly 15 years, the Solapur airport is resuming commercial flight operations with a new route to Goa starting June 9. Ticket bookings are currently available. In Sept 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fully refurbished Solapur airport. The facility has undergone extensive renovations costing Rs 60 crore. The upgraded terminal can now accommodate 150 passengers during peak hours and 4.1 lakh passengers yearly. The facility now boasts two check-in counters, expanded aircraft parking spaces, a new fire station, updated air traffic control, vehicle parking for 100 cars, complete LED illumination, and power-efficient systems. Solapur district collector Kumar Ashirwad told TOI: "A Goa-based airline operator is starting the service to Goa four times a week — Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The bookings for the first flight are full. We are planning to expand the air services to Tirupati and Mumbai soon." Security assessment exercises were conducted at the facility on Wednesday. The airport is a participant in the govt's UDAN-Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik initiative, designed to provide affordable air travel. The flight schedule shows departures from Goa at 7.20am, reaching Solapur at 8.30am on Mondays and Fridays, with a return flight after 20 minutes, landing in Goa at 10.05am. Weekend services leave Goa at 4.05pm, arrive in Solapur at 5.10pm, and return to Goa for a 6.50pm landing.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Norway and Goa discuss options for bilateral trade
Panaji: Green energy, shipbuilding, waste management, tourism, and agri-exports are some of the sectors where Norway and Goa could collaborate, said officials from the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). They said that Norwegian consul general Monica Nagelgaard held a meeting to discuss potential areas for bilateral trade. Nagelgaard said that polar research, marine biology, and fisheries research are areas that Norway and India are already cooperating on. India is among the top countries prioritised by Norway for bilateral projects and research, Nagelgaard added. Deputy consul general of Norway Fredrik Bjerke Abdelmaguid said that aquaculture technology is one of the newest technologies that Norway could offer to Goan entrepreneurs, in addition to technologies on wind energy. Given that Norway invested and conducted extensive research into sustainability practices, Goa could certainly benefit from technology inputs from Norway. GCCI vice-president Pratima Dhond said that Goa is a major tourist destination, and the possibility of reaching out to the Scandinavian Tourism Board to attract more Norwegian tourists to Goa was discussed. A Norwegian delegation is expected to travel to Mumbai in October for a conference. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Norway is keen to bring this delegation to Goa to discuss waste management collaborations. Given that India's energy and power requirements are fast increasing, GCCI said that the state is looking at wind and solar energy to generate power. GCCI officials have enquired about the potential for cooperation with Norway on hydropower, which is one of Norway's strengths. The scope for exports of vegetables and food items to Norway, which is a net importer of food, was also discussed. Nagelgaard also visited the office of Goa-based IT and software company, Kilowott, to discuss efforts towards the India-Norway trade corridor, especially in technology and sustainability-linked ventures, underscoring growing trade interest from Norwegian companies in India under the recently signed India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement.
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Environmentalists urge MoEFCC to reconsider implementation of Aravalli green wall project
Environmentalists are urging the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to reconsider the implementation of the Aravalli Green Wall Project, warning that the plan poses significant risks to India's oldest mountain range. The statement was made by the 'People for Aravallis' group shortly after Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced during a national workshop in Rajasthan on 22 May 2025 that the project would enhance green cover and biodiversity in the Aravalli range. Neelam Ahluwalia, a founding member of the non-profit People for Aravallis, expressed concern about the project's implementation through the 'Green Credit Programme' for eco-restoration work in the Aravalli landscape. Additionally, a legal petition is currently pending in the Supreme Court, filed in early March 2025 by People for Aravallis and the Goa-based group 'Rainbow Warriors'. This petition challenges the existing Green Credit Rules (GCR), emphasising that the rules inadequately address the responsibility of the entity seeking green credits. Specifically, the GCR focuses only on the initial planting of trees and does not ensure the long-term survival of those trees. Further, the GCR allows the plantation of 1,100 trees per hectare without any scientific study and permits plantations in fragile ecosystems such as open forests, scrublands, wastelands and catchment areas.
