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News18
2 days ago
- News18
Man arrested from Kolkata airport with fake Indian passport
Kolkata, Aug 8 (PTI) A suspected Bangladeshi national was on Friday arrested while attempting to catch a flight to Germany allegedly using a fake Indian passport, police said. The man was found in possession of a Bangladeshi passport when police frisked him, they said. 'While attempting to board a flight to Germany from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here, the accused presented an Indian passport under the name Bibhas Roy," a police officer said. The man failed to provide satisfactory answers during questioning, following which the airport police arrested him, he said. 'We suspect that the accused had entered India a long time ago, possibly through legal means using his Bangladeshi passport. However, after his visa expired, he never returned to Bangladesh. Instead, he stayed back and created a fake identity," the officer said. Investigation is underway. PTI SCH RBT view comments First Published: August 08, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Cambodia trafficking bid: Two held
Kolkata: Two persons were arrested at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for allegedly attempting to traffic people from Bengal to Cambodia, Malaysia and other South-East Asian countries to work in illegal activities. The arrested have been identified as Altaf Sk Bapi and Arjun. The arrests followed a complaint filed by South 24 Parganas resident Mosibur Rahaman Khan who alleged that he had met Bapi, who had promised him a computer operator's job in Cambodia. Bapi allegedly demanded Rs 1.6 lakh from Khan for the placement. Khan's friend also fell victim to the same proposal. Khan was instructed by Bapi to meet at Kolkata airport on Aug 4, where Arjun was also present to facilitate their travel to Cambodia. Upon arrival at the airport, Khan realised he would be involved in illegal activities in Cambodia, making his return to India difficult. Alarmed, Khan reported the incident to cops, who arrested Bapi and Arjun. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The police registered a case under NSCBI Airport PS in this regard on Tuesday under sections 316(2), 318(41), and 3(5) of the BNS Act.
USA Today
5 days ago
- USA Today
Passengers find cockroaches on recent Air India flight
A recent Air India flight had some unexpected passengers onboard: cockroaches. "On flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata, two passengers were unfortunately bothered by the presence of a few small cockroaches on board," a spokesperson for the airline told USA TODAY in a statement. They notified a crew member who relocated them to different seats, where they were "comfortable thereafter," the airline continued. During the scheduled fuel stop at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, the aircraft was deep cleaned by the ground crew to address the issue and continued its journey to Mumbai as scheduled. "Despite our regular fumigation efforts, insects can sometimes enter an aircraft during ground operations," the airline added. "Air India will be undertaking a comprehensive investigation to determine the source and the cause of this incident and implement measures to prevent recurrence. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to the passengers." This isn't the first time a cockroach has made an appearance on an Air India flight. In 2019, a passenger said he found a dead bug in the in-flight meal he was served. Earlier this summer, a TikTok went viral after a Spirit Airlines passenger shared her experience of finding cockroaches crawling around on the bulkhead near her seat. She said she told the flight attendants, who didn't help, and the airline ended up offering her a voucher.
News18
28-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Kolkata Airport To Get A New Terminal, Here's How Domestic Flyers Will Benefit?
Last Updated: Domestic flyers to enjoy more space as the existing terminal becomes fully domestic; new terminal aims to boost global reach by 2030. Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is preparing for a major shift. A new terminal building, part of a Rs 4,200 crore Phase II expansion, is set to handle both domestic and international flights. Once it opens, the current terminal will be dedicated solely to domestic flights. As per Telegraph India, Airport Director Pravat Ranjan Beuria shared, 'Domestic passenger numbers are far higher than international, so this change will improve convenience and capacity." How Big Is the Gap in Passenger Numbers? The contrast in traffic is quite stark. On a recent day, the airport handled over 46,000 domestic passengers on nearly 300 flights, compared to just 4,600 international flyers on 35 flights. 'Domestic travel is clearly dominant. This move will make flying smoother and more convenient," said airport director Pravat Ranjan Beuria. What Will the New Terminal Offer? It's expected to handle 11 million passengers annually—9 million international and 2 million domestic. What Happens to the Current Terminal? Once the international facilities shift to the new terminal, the current terminal will gain extra space. This will allow the airport to accommodate up to five million more domestic passengers each year. Facilities like immigration counters, customs areas, and duty-free shops will be moved out, freeing up space for growing local demand. When Will It Be Ready? The project is set to complete by 2030. Meanwhile, officials continue efforts to attract international carriers, especially to Europe. view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 11:16 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kolkata 5th on global list of airports in congested areas
1 2 Kolkata: An international study found that residents around Kolkata airport are at 17% more risk of being affected by pollution and accidents than those in Ahmedabad, where a flight crashed last month, killing 260 people, including 19 who were not on the flight and 67 others who were seriously injured. The study raises concerns about the safety of airports surrounded by dense urban development, placing Kolkata airport fifth among the world's 50 most enclosed airports. Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is ranked behind Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, which leads this unenviable list. Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, where Air India flight AI 171 crashed into a medical college hostel on June 12, is the third Indian airport at number 12 on the list. This list includes five other Indian airports: Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Patna, and Surat. The 2022 study titled "You Are Surrounded! Measuring the Enclosure of Airports in Urban Areas" by Belgian researchers Taïs Grippa and Frédéric Dobruszkes highlighted the dangers of airports surrounded by residential zones. Published in The Professional Geographer, the paper introduced an enclosure index based on population density within a 15 km radius around airports. Densely populated areas near flight paths increased risks on the ground in case of accidents, as well as escalated long-term exposure to noise and air pollution. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The study found people living near Kolkata airport (enclosure index of 12,69,788) were at 17% higher risk of being exposed to pollution and accidents than residents in the vicinity of Ahmedabad airport (10,82,503). Those living near Mumbai airport (21,82,819) face a 72% greater risk than those living near Kolkata airport. According to the study, in all airports with an enclosure index higher than 2,00,000, the population is exposed to aircraft noise, air pollution, and risk of accidents. The implications of an airport being situated in a densely packed urban environment were tragically demonstrated in Ahmedabad's Meghani Nagar area on June 12 when Air India flight AI 171 crashed shortly after take-off, narrowly missing residential clusters and the Civil Hospital campus but crashing into a medical college hostel. Despite the evident risks, large populations continue to live in close proximity to busy airports. In Mumbai, the Dharavi slum borders both airport terminals. At Kolkata airport, buildings on Jessore Road, Michael Nagar, New Barrackpore, Durganagar, Madhyamgram, and Barasat line directly in the flight path to the north of the airport, and those in Kaikhali, Rajarhat, New Town, Salt Lake, and Science City lie to the south. Kolkata airport currently faces over 200 obstacles in its vicinity, posing potential risks during aircraft take-off and landing. A recent Obstacle Limitation Surface study identified 377 hazards around the NSCBI Airport, including 118 buildings and other structures deemed "problematic." Of these, only 15 have been removed so far, with action yet to be initiated against the remaining 103. These include mobile towers, water tanks, dish antennas, lightning arresters, and unauthorised high-rise structures. Obstructions include high-rises in Rajarhat and New Town, dish antennas in Madhyamgram, lightning arresters in New Town, large hoardings near BT College More, mobile towers in Michael Nagar and New Barrackpore, and electric poles along Jessore Road. The urgency of these concerns was highlighted at a high-level meeting of the Airfield Environment Management Committee held at NSCBI Airport on May 23. Urban planning guidelines recommend a 20 km low-development zone around airports to prevent encroachments and ensure safety. However, enforcement remains inconsistent. While new airports are advised to maintain 6-8 sq km of clear space, city expansion steadily encroaches upon older airports built on former outskirts.
