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Hans India
10 hours ago
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- Hans India
St Xavier's College, Patna holds condolence meet for alumna Manisha Thapa, victim of Air India crash
Patna: Students and faculty of St. Xavier's College, Patna came together on Saturday to hold a heartfelt condolence meeting in memory of Manisha Thapa, a former student and Air India crew member, who tragically lost her life in the recent Air India plane crash. Manisha, who studied at the college from 2014 to 2017, was remembered as a bright and inspiring presence on campus. The news of her untimely death has left the Xavier's community in profound grief. 'Manisha was not just a student; she was a star among her peers,' recalled Kalpana Kumari, Head of the Business Economics Department. 'She was driven, kind-hearted, and full of promise. The Xavier family has lost a child, and her absence will always be felt.' Her former classmate Alvin said, 'We still can't process the news. She was someone who always stood out — in academics, activities, everything. Her energy and smile were contagious.' Manisha, a native of Patna with ancestral ties to Viratnagar, Nepal, had recently joined Air India after serving with IndiGo. She was on duty as a flight attendant aboard Air India flight AI-171, which crashed moments after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. The ill-fated flight, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, lost control shortly after take-off and crashed near City Civil Hospital and BJ Medical College, devastating a residential area and killing several on the ground. Manisha's family lives near Shyama Apartment on Jagdev Path in Patna. Her father, Raju Thapa, is with Bihar Police in Begusarai, while her mother Laxmi is a homemaker. Her younger brother, Amit, is still a student. Two of her uncles serve in the Bihar Special Armed Police. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site on Friday and reviewed ongoing rescue efforts, expressing deep sorrow at the lives lost. In Patna, the air at St Xavier's remained heavy with grief — but also filled with tributes, prayers, and memories of a life that, though short, touched many.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
A dream cut short as Manisha, AI crew member from city, dies in crash
1 2 Patna: Manisha Thapa, a 27-year-old flight attendant from Patna, was among the 265 people who lost their lives when Air India flight AI-171 crashed moments after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. The tragedy has plunged her family and neighbours into deep mourning. A pall of silence and shock hung over the Jagdeo Path locality near the BSAP ground in Patna where neighbours were grappling with the devastating news of Manisha's untimely death. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for London, went down just two minutes after taking off at 1.38pm on Thursday. The ill-fated flight carried 230 passengers, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 from the UK, 7 Portuguese citizens and one Canadian. On board were also 12 crew members. Among the passengers were 103 men, 114 women, 11 children and two infants. Manisha, who served as a cabin crew member on the flight, was known for her academic brilliance and vibrant personality. A graduate of St Xavier's College, Patna, she completed her bachelor's in business economics from 2014 to 2017. She began her aviation career with IndiGo Airlines as ground support staff, moved to Akasa Air and later joined Air India , where she regularly served on international routes, including London and Australia. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Manisha was also known for her graceful demeanour and friendly nature," said neighbour Santosh Kumar. The entire neighbourhood has been in mourning with residents coming together to comfort her grieving family. Born in Patna to Raju Thapa, a Bihar Police officer posted in Begusarai, and Laxmi Thapa, a homemaker, Manisha traced her roots to Biratnagar, Nepal. She is survived by her younger brother Amit, currently pursuing his studies, and her uncles Bablu and Guddu Bahadur Thapa, both serving as havildars in the Bihar Special Armed Police. Her uncle Guddu said, "One of Manisha's friends informed us about the tragic incident on Thursday around 2.30pm. Her parents are in Ahmedabad for a DNA test to help identify her remains. Manisha was not only excellent in her studies but also very cultured and sociable." St Xavier's College will hold a memorial service at 8.45am on Saturday to honour their distinguished alumna. The college campus, where Manisha once thrived, now resonates with sorrow. Mohit Manna, a former batchmate at St Xavier's, posted a tribute on X, sharing a photo of Manisha. "Lost my friend Manisha Thapa in the plane crash today. She was a business economics graduate and used to sit in the classroom next to mine and sometimes together in some common classes. Her smile, charm and energy were so elegant." In a follow-up post, he wrote, "She helped me numerous times in organising events and activities. The family, her younger brother, will not be the same again. I can't even remember one instance where she was angry or spoke harshly to anyone. Oh God, you are so merciless. Why did you do this to her? RIP Manisha." He added, "A few days ago, she posted a small clip where she wrote it was the first time she danced on a stage. She looked so happy. Oh God, why!" 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 .
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
'Destiny willed otherwise': Grieving family of Air India air hostess Manisha Thapa in Patna
PATNA: A pall of gloom has descended on the house of Manisha Thapa, a crew member of Air India flight AI-171 that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Manisha's family resides near Shyama Apartment at Jagdeo Path, barely 500 metres from the Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP) battalion headquarters, in the state capital. Manisha's two uncles -- Guddu Bahadur Thapa and Babloo Thapa -- both havildars in the BSAP, said that they received information about the tragic incident from her friend over phone around 2 pm. 'The family members have already left for Ahmedabad after receiving information about the tragedy that struck the family,' they said. Both Guddu and Babloo are currently posted as havildars at BSAP battalion headquarters in the state capital. Manisha's father Raju Thapa is a member of BSAP and currently posted in Bihar's Begusarai district while her mother, Laxmi Thapa, is a housewife. Manisha's younger brother Amit Thapa is pursuing graduation from a Patna-based college. Manisha's mother's condition worsened after receiving the shocking news. 'She is under supervision of a doctor ever since she came to know about the incident,' said a family member, who was sitting beside Laxmi to console her.
Hans India
a day ago
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- Hans India
Bihar's Manisha Thapa among victims of Ahmedabad Air India plane crash
Patna: Manisha Thapa, a young air hostess from Patna, was among the people who lost their lives in the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday. Manisha, who was on duty as a crew member, hailed from Patna, though her ancestral roots trace back to Viratnagar, Nepal. She had previously worked with IndiGo Airlines before joining Air India. Her promising career was cut short in a catastrophe that has left her family devastated. Her father, Raju Thapa, is posted in Begusarai with the Bihar Police, while her mother, Laxmi Thapa, is a homemaker. Her younger brother, Amit Thapa, is currently a student. The family resides near Shyama Apartment on Jagdev Path in Patna. Two of her uncles, Bablu Thapa and Guddu Thapa, serve as Havildars in the Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP), Battalion No 1. Upon receiving the heartbreaking news, the grief-stricken family left for Ahmedabad late Thursday by IndiGo Airlines. Manisha's uncle, Guddu Bahadur Thapa, said, 'We got information about the incident yesterday afternoon. One of her friends called Manisha's brother and told him about the incident.' Manisha's grandmother has not been informed about her death. Neighbours remembered Manisha as an ambitious, cheerful, and hardworking young woman whose warmth and dedication had endeared her to everyone around her. The ill-fated Air India flight, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, took off from Ahmedabad airport at 1.38 p.m. on Thursday. Merely two minutes into the flight, it crashed into a residential area near City Civil Hospital and BJ Medical College, striking a medical hostel and killing several people on the ground. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the site and took stock of the rescue operations, expressing deep condolences over the loss of lives.
