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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
$41k seized at Amritsar airport, 1 detained
The Ludhiana regional unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) detained a passenger at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar for attempting to smuggle 41,400 US dollars (approximately ₹35.40 lakh), concealed in his baggage. The passenger, who was travelling to Dubai via Air India Express Flight IX 191 on May 29, was caught carrying $41,400, hidden inside an additional bag placed in his luggage. The concealed currency exceeded the permissible Reserve Bank of India (RBI) limit and was unaccounted for, prompting the DRI to seize it under provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. Preliminary investigations indicate that the individual was engaged in the illegal smuggling of foreign currency for personal financial gain. Officials said that further probe was underway to unearth any broader network or involvement of others. This is the second major seizure of foreign currency by the DRI within a month. On May 3, officials seized foreign currency worth ₹2.66 crore, arresting another individual from Amritsar airport in connection with the smuggling attempt.
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- New Indian Express
IndiGo Delhi–Amritsar flight returns midway after sudden airport blackout
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Amritsar abruptly turned back midway and returned to Delhi on Monday evening following the sudden imposition of a blackout at Amritsar airport. Flights to and from Amritsar had been non-operational since 7 May due to Operation Sindoor and were only cleared for travel on Monday. Sources in the Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed to this newspaper that an IndiGo flight en route to Amritsar was forced to return to Delhi. Flight No. 6E 2045 had departed from Delhi's Terminal 1D at 8:26 pm (a delayed departure by 16 minutes) and was scheduled to reach Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar approximately 50 minutes later. According to flight-tracking websites, after flying for around 30 minutes, the aircraft made a sharp U-turn and landed back in Delhi at 9:21 pm.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
India shuts down 25 flight routes that overfly Pakistan amid rising tensions
NEW DELHI: India has shut down 25 international flight routes that passed through Indian airspace and entered Pakistan, two officials aware of the matter said. Policemen stand guard on the entrance road of the Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport on the outskirts of Amritsar on May 7. (AFP) 'These routes were shut down at around 2.30pm,' one of the officials said. 'These flight routes will remain shut until 5.30am on May 10,' one official told HT. The move follows India's targeted airstrikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Wednesday. The authorities have already closed 18 airports in northern and western India. These include Kishangarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Patiala, Shimla, Gaggal, Bathinda, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Halwara, Pathankot, Jammu, Leh, Thoise, Ludhiana, and Bhuntar. A second official said that the closure of the flight routes would prevent any airline from entering Pakistan via India. 'The routes allowing flights to enter Pakistan through Indian airspace were closed with immediate effect. This essentially means that even foreign carriers are restricted from using these routes,' the official said. Experts said it appeared to be a precautionary move. Mark D. Martin of Martin Consulting, an Asia based aviation safety firm, said, 'India shutting down routes is a precautionary step to ensure civil commercial aircraft are not mistaken for military transport or offensive air defense aircraft. All airlines, aircraft operators—including business jets, cargo planes, and helicopters—must avoid flights in and around airspace bordering Pakistan as a safety measure.' To be sure, some foreign airlines are already avoiding Pakistan airspace as a precautionary measure. These include Lufthansa Group that includes SWISS and ITA and Qatar Airways. On April 24, Pakistan restricted its airspace for Indian airlines and Indian-registered aircraft after India downgraded diplomatic ties in response to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 21. On Wednesday, India conducted precise strikes on nine terrorist infrastructures located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Another red juicy jewel for the crown: Punjab's famed litchis rule Britannia
CHANDIGARH: Punjab's juicy jewels have found a London calling. Following last year's successful debut in England and its conquest with gentle sweetness, Punjab's famed litchis may soon find a place on fruit shelves around the world. The state horticulture department, in partnership with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), is actively working to expand export markets for the sweet, ruby-red fruit grown in the foothills of Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Hoshiarpur. Punjab cultivates litchi across 3,250 hectares, yielding about 13,000 metric tonnes annually. The state's two prominent varieties - Dehradun and Calcuttia - are known for their colour, texture and natural sweetness, which experts say rival or exceed those from India's other major litchi-producing regions. Shailender Kaur, director of horticulture for Punjab, said training sessions are being held to help farmers meet international export standards. "We're working closely with Apeda to explore more markets beyond England," she said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo "Farmers are being guided on plantation techniques, post-harvest handling, and packaging to ensure quality." Apeda officials said another training session is scheduled for the last week of April. The goal, they said, is to prepare growers for more stringent global requirements and help streamline licensing and export logistics. The empire peels back Last June, a 10-quintal consignment was shipped from Amritsar to England, sourced from progressive farmer Rakesh Dadwal of Muradpur village in Pathankot. The fruit was dispatched through Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport and received encouraging feedback from buyers in London. Encouraged by the response, the state now plans to scale efforts by sending small batches to new international destinations. "The aim is to create awareness about Punjab litchis in overseas markets," a senior government official said. "Once established, it could open up more lucrative opportunities for local farmers." Among them is Amarjit Singh Kang, a grower hoping for better returns in coming years. "Right now, it's break-even," he said. "But even that's better than the domestic market. We sold at Rs 100 per kg here, but in London it fetched Rs 500." Punjab's litchis are in demand in Indian metrosbut the state is betting big on its global future.
