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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Valsad collector orders urgent repairs on NH48
Surat: After nearly two weeks of public outrage, traffic snarls, and accidents, Valsad district collector Bhavya Varma has warned of strict legal action against the agencies and contractors responsible for maintaining various stretches of National Highway will be booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including provisions for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and disobedience of public orders. The directive comes in the wake of numerous complaints from commuters and local residents about massive potholes that have turned the busy arterial road into a hazard zone—leading to prolonged traffic jams, frequent vehicle breakdowns, injuries, and even fatalities. Widespread public protests erupted at several locations across Valsad district, prompting the administration to take swift and decisive action. This highway serves as a vital arterial route, connecting northern India and Gujarat to the country's financial capital, Mumbai. On Friday, he issued a public notification under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The notification instructed the agency responsible for the highway's maintenance to complete all repair work within 10 days. The responsibility for ensuring execution has been placed on the project director of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Surat. If the deadline is not met, police sub-inspectors and higher-ranking officers have been authorised to file FIRs and initiate criminal proceedings against those found negligent. The collector's notification highlighted the alarming condition of NH48, which runs through Valsad district and has become a serious concern for citizens. "Despite repeated phone calls and messages to NHAI officials, there has been no improvement. The deteriorating condition continues to pose a threat to public safety," it stated. The order also referenced a letter from the NHAI project director, outlining the contractors assigned to carry out the repairs. "It is the responsibility of the contractor to execute the work, and NHAI must ensure its completion. The lack of progress has compelled the district administration to adopt stringent measures," the collector added. BOX Police issue advisory for traffic going towards Surat Surat rural police have issued a traffic advisory for commuters travelling from Bharuch to Surat on National Highway 48. Traffic movement on the bridge over the Tapi river, in the Bharuch-to-Surat direction, has been completely heading toward Navsari and Mumbai have been diverted from Kim onto the Expressway and can exit at Ena to rejoin NH48 at Palsana. Commuters heading into Surat city can take a right turn from Kim or continue up to Raj Hotel on NH48 and then turn right towards the vehicles are being allowed to proceed beyond Raj Hotel in the Surat-bound direction.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- The Hindu
Bengaluru: Doctor booked for creating ruckus on Surat-bound flight
The airport police at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru have booked a 36-year-old doctor for allegedly creating a ruckus in a Surat-bound flight on Tuesday afternoon. The accused, identified as Hiral Vyas Mohanbhai, was offloaded with the help of security and handed over to the police. Based on the airline staff's complaint, the police have charged Hiral under the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982, and Sections 351 (criminal intimidation) and 353 (conduct to public mischief) of BNS. According to the complaint, the accused boarded Air India flight No IX2749, kept the luggage in the first row, and went to sit in a seat in a different row. When the cabin crew asked about it, she allegedly started arguing and misbehaving, creating a ruckus. The accused even threatened to 'crash the flight,' creating panic among the passengers. The matter was brought to the notice of the captain, who alerted the security. The security rushed to the flight, deboarded her and handed over to the police. In another incident, the police arrested a 22-year-old private firm employee for trying to enter the airport from the departure gate to board a domestic flight on Wednesday night. The accused Sadaad Mohammed Baba from Srinagar has been booked under Sections 133 (assault or use of criminal force with the intent to dishonor a person, excluding cases of grave and sudden provocation), 221 (obstructing a public servant in the discharge of their duties ) and 329 (criminal trespass) of BNS. According to the police, Baba wanted to board an Indigo domestic flight to Srinagar and allegedly tried to enter from the wrong side. He allegedly manhandled Niranjan Singh and Velliswamy, the CISF security personnel, when they stopped him and went inside the airport. The accused was later overpowered by other staff and security personnel and handed over to the police.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Technical issues ground 2 Air India Express planes
Tech issues ground 2 AI Express planes Surat-bound passengers on two Air India Express flights faced inconvenience on Friday due to technical snags. A flight from Bangkok was grounded after a suspected bird hit on landing in the Thai capital. Though the Boeing 737 Max landed safely, it couldn't operate the return leg. About 180 passengers were stranded, later given hotel stays and the option to reschedule or cancel with a full refund. The airline is flying engineering support and material to Bangkok. Meanwhile, flight IX-2749 from Jaipur via Bengaluru was delayed. The aircraft earlier reported an AC failure. Scheduled to depart at 11.30 am, it was first held up due to a "technical fault", then by a runway closure. Later, the crew cited engine overheating.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Bird hit' grounds AI Express plane in Bangkok; may fly to Surat on Saturday
New Delhi/Surat: Passengers on two Surat-bound flights were forced to deboard on Friday due to technical issues. The affected flights were from Thailand to Surat and the one operating on the Jaipur–Bengaluru–Surat route. Air India Express Surat-Bangkok flight of Friday suffered a suspected bird arrival when it was about to land at its destination. The Boeing 737MAX landed safely and was grounded there. As a result, the aircraft could not operate the return Bangkok-Surat flight. "There were about 180 passengers who were supposed to fly to Surat. All guests were provided with hotel accommodation by the airline and gave them options including rescheduling to any other date or cancellation with full refund," said AI Express sources. The airline is flying engineering support and material on a flight to Bangkok. The aircraft is expected to take off from Bangkok on Saturday afternoon. Akash Mashruwala, a Surat-based professional returning from Bangkok, said, "We were made to sit inside the aircraft even as the ground crew worked to fix a technical issue. After an hour, the crew announced that we would have to deboard. We were told the issue would be resolved in a couple of hours, but we ended up waiting at the departure terminal for nearly six hours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Eventually, around 10pm, we were allotted hotel accommodation. A replacement flight has been scheduled for Saturday afternoon." A similar situation unfolded on Air India Express flight IX-2749, scheduled to arrive in Surat from Jaipur via Bengaluru. A passenger working with a private firm told TOI, "The same aircraft had already reported an AC failure on its incoming leg (IX-2768) but was still cleared for another journey." The flight, originally scheduled for 11:30 am, was first delayed due to a 'technical fault', and later further postponed to 5pm citing a runway closure at Jaipur from 2pm to 5pm. At 5pm, passengers were informed that the aircraft's engine needed to cool down after overheating. "As the cabin became unbearably hot and suffocating, with infants crying, several passengers demanded to deboard. Initially, the crew resisted, but eventually opened the gates when the situation worsened," he added. 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 .
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
‘Bird hit' grounds Air India Express plane in Bangkok; may fly to Surat on Saturday
File photo NEW DELHI/SURAT: Passengers on two Surat-bound flights were forced to deboard on Friday due to technical issues. The affected flights were from Thailand to Surat and the one operating on the Jaipur–Bengaluru–Surat route. Air India Express Surat-Bangkok flight of Friday suffered a suspected bird arrival when it was about to land at its destination. The Boeing 737MAX landed safely and was grounded there. As a result, the aircraft could not operate the return Bangkok-Surat flight. "There were about 180 passengers who were supposed to fly to Surat. All guests were provided with hotel accommodation by the airline and gave them options including rescheduling to any other date or cancellation with full refund," said AI Express sources. The airline is flying engineering support and material on a flight to Bangkok. The aircraft is expected to take off from Bangkok on Saturday afternoon. Akash Mashruwala, a Surat-based professional returning from Bangkok, said, 'We were made to sit inside the aircraft even as the ground crew worked to fix a technical issue. After an hour, the crew announced that we would have to deboard. We were told the issue would be resolved in a couple of hours, but we ended up waiting at the departure terminal for nearly six hours. Eventually, around 10pm, we were allotted hotel accommodation. A replacement flight has been scheduled for Saturday afternoon.' A similar situation unfolded on Air India Express flight IX-2749, scheduled to arrive in Surat from Jaipur via Bengaluru. A passenger working with a private firm told TOI, 'The same aircraft had already reported an AC failure on its incoming leg (IX-2768) but was still cleared for another journey.' The flight, originally scheduled for 11:30 am, was first delayed due to a 'technical fault', and later further postponed to 5pm citing a runway closure at Jaipur from 2pm to 5pm. At 5pm, passengers were informed that the aircraft's engine needed to cool down after overheating. 'As the cabin became unbearably hot and suffocating, with infants crying, several passengers demanded to deboard. Initially, the crew resisted, but eventually opened the gates when the situation worsened,' he added.
