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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Home Minister assures justice to displaced families through R&R package
Anakapalli: Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha informed that as part of the Relief and Rehabilitation (R&R) package, a layout with all facilities is being facilitated for displaced families who gave lands to set up a bulk drug park and an AM/NS Steel Plant in the district. Holding a meeting with leaders of DL Puram, Rajayyapeta, Buchi Rajupeta, Chandanada, and Vempadu villages of Nakkapalli mandal here on Saturday, the Home Minister mentioned that the district is very conducive to industrial development with its wide coastline and national highway connectivity. The Home Minister said that a bulk drug park and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel industry will be established in the district. Anitha stated that proposals are being made to set up a toy park in the district, which will provide employment to 25,000 women. Giving importance to the displaced families, the Home Minister said that a layout with all amenities will be set up in an area of 151 acres at Bodhigalam village. She informed that each family is being provided with five cents of land and Rs.9 lakh for construction of a house. The Home Minister said that a total of Rs.693 crore was allotted as an R&R package and Rs.209 crore will be spent on setting up the infrastructure in the layout. Further, Anitha mentioned that facilities like school, Anganwadi centre, community hall, playground will form a part of the layout. It has been identified that there are 289 educated youth in the displaced villages, and they will be given skill development training by spending Rs.30,000 on each youth to get employment. She appealed to the people to cooperate in the government's vision to develop the district and resolve problems in a harmonious manner. The Sarpanches and leaders of the displaced villages brought their issues to the notice of District Collector Vijaya Krishnan and officials of the APIIC and revenue department. Responding to them, the Minister assured them that steps will be taken to resolve them at the earliest. At Uddandapuram village in Payakaraopeta constituency, the Home Minister distributed pensions to the beneficiaries. Visiting one of the residents' houses Govind, the Home Minister made tea and served it to his family members. Later, she inaugurated the second phase of the free gas cylinder distribution programme.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SpiceJet flags off Haj 2025 ops, to fly 15.5k pilgrims from Indian cities to Medina
The airline will operate 45 flights in the initial phase, connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah. PUNE: SpiceJet on Friday flagged off its Haj 2025 operations with the inaugural flight departing from Gaya to Medina, marking the start of the sacred pilgrimage for thousands of Indian pilgrims. The airline will operate a total of 45 Haj flights in the first phase, connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah. The first phase of operations will run until May 29, with flights from Guwahati to Medina beginning May 3, Srinagar to Medina from May 4, and Kolkata to Jeddah from May 16. The return leg of Haj operations is scheduled between June 13 and July 11, officials said. SpiceJet is facilitating the travel of approximately 15,500 pilgrims this year, an 18% increase from the 13,000 pilgrims carried in 2024, further underlining the importance of Haj operations as a significant revenue generator for the airline. In 2024, SpiceJet operated 102 Haj flights from seven Indian cities including Srinagar, Gaya, Guwahati, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and Vijayawada, generating a revenue of Rs.209 crore. To enhance the travel experience, SpiceJet has inducted two wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft, each capable of accommodating 324 passengers. These aircraft will operate on routes from Srinagar and Guwahati to Medina and from Kolkata to Jeddah. A 189-seater Boeing 737 aircraft has been deployed on the Gaya-Medina route. Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer, SpiceJet, said, 'It is an honour for SpiceJet to once again play a meaningful role in facilitating the sacred Haj pilgrimage. Every year, we strive to make this journey smoother and more comfortable for thousands of pilgrims. Our continued participation in this important operation reflects our deep commitment to serving communities across the country with care, efficiency, and dedication. We wish all Haj pilgrims a safe and blessed journey.'
