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Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
IndiGo launches flight operations from Hindon Airport, connecting 9 cities
Hindon: Indian Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu has launched new flight routes from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, to be operated by IndiGo. After Air India Express, IndiGo becomes the second airline to mark its presence in Hindon Airport. Four months ago, Air India Express started its operations here. Hindon Airport in NCR will now be connected with nine Indian cities -- Bengaluru, Kolkata, Varanasi, Goa, Patna, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Indore through IndiGo services. "This is an (Udan) success of, Hindon, Ghaziabad, western Uttar Pradesh, and entire country. This is an Udan of the ambitions and aspirations of common Indians," the Union minister said from the Hindon Airport. Airlines fleet, airports, terminal capacity, and flyers have doubled in India over the past decade, the minister said, reflecting the growth India's civil aviation sector has made. "During 2024-2034, civil aviation in tier II and III cities will grow and we will have to unlock the potential. Hindon will serve as an example," the minister said. With operations from both Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Hindon Airport (HDO), flyers based out of the National Capital Region will be served by these two airports. The Hindon Airport's development work was taken up in 2019 under UDAN at Rs 50 crore, in collaboration with Indian Air Force, Minister Naidu said in his address. Minister, during his speech, said the annual flyers from Hindon Airport was about 8,000 in 2019, which has risen to upwards of 80,000 now. Union Budget 2025-26 has put an additional thrust on the ever-growing domestic civil aviation sector. Inspired by the success of the previous regional connectivity scheme, a modified UDAN scheme will be launched to enhance regional connectivity to 120 new destinations and carry 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years. The UDAN scheme, launched in April 2017, focuses on improving unserved air routes in underserved regions. India's aviation industry has experienced significant growth in the past decade, and the number of operational airports in the country has since doubled. The government aims to make India a global aviation hub by 2030.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
Man, 80, suffering from paralysis is rescued after being left tied up and locked in a car in 30C heat while his family 'visited Taj Mahal'
An 80-year-old man suffering from paralysis was rescued after being found tied to a car seat and left locked inside a vehicle in extreme heat. Authorities believe the family left him behind while they visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, India, on Thursday. The man, identified as Hariom Tandale, had travelled from Mumbai to Agra in Uttar Pradesh with his relatives. Temperatures reached 30°C on the day of the incident, with humidity climbing above 90 per cent. According to police, Mr Tandale was left inside the car with the windows shut and no air circulation while it was parked in direct sunlight. No one was left behind to attend to him. Passers-by noticed the elderly man gasping for air and visibly distressed. He was found tied to the seat with a cloth, the seat reclined, and his body drenched in sweat. Witnesses said he was clearly in need of urgent help and looked parched. Passers by broke one of the vehicle's windows to take him out Keen to help, locals smashed a window to get into the vehicle and free him. Due to his limited mobility, they had to physically lift him out of the car. Onlookers offered him water and helped loosen the cloth restraints before calling emergency services. Deputy Commissioner of Police Sonam Kumar told news agency PTI: 'Siddheshwar Tandale, a resident of Mumbai, had come to visit the Taj Mahal with his family. 'His elderly father, Hariom Tandale, was taken out of the car after breaking the window.' Kumar added that an ambulance was dispatched, but Mr Tandale's condition improved shortly after he was removed from the vehicle. 'Currently, Siddheshwar Tandale has left with his elderly father,' the officer said. No formal complaint has been filed in the matter.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Homeopathy director suspended forordering unauthorized transfers
Lucknow: The state govt thas suspended Prof Arvind Kumar Verma, the director of homeopathy, on Thursday for negligence in carrying out official responsibilities and ordering unauthorised transfers and postings of doctors. Additionally, departmental/disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him under Rule 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Government Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1999. He was attached to the Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital in Ghazipur. Confirming the development, Principal Secretary, Ayush, Ranjan Kumar said: "The preliminary investigation report that probed various allegations against Prof Arvind Kumar Verma was found to be true. The report brought to the fore his suspicious role in the discharge of official duties, lack of professional integrity, tendency to mislead by presenting wrong information, and a lax and insensitive working style. Based on these findings, he was immediately suspended, and departmental/disciplinary action was recommended." Officials said that during the suspension period, Prof Verma will be entitled to a subsistence allowance equivalent to the leave salary on half-pay as per the provisions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Estimated Cost of a 1-day Gutter Guards Installation HomeBuddy Click Here Undo He will also be eligible for dearness allowance on the subsistence allowance, but not if such allowance is not admissible on the equivalent leave salary. It was found after the probe that several irregularities were committed in the department in the approval of Ayush department rules were allegedly manipulated to favour influential doctors, which also led to the transfer of scores of doctors against the rules. Some of the aggrieved doctors also moved court to seek relief. To avoid further controversy, the govt subsequently declared the transfer session null and void. Considering these developments, Ayush minister Dr Dayashankar Mishra 'Dayalu' also met with the Chief Minister regarding the matter.
The National
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Jaggery, clay and other Mughal traditions that inspired Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award winner Hannan Arshad
For Hannan Arshad, the journey towards the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award has been a rediscovery of her heritage. It was a 2021 visit to her family's hometown in Rampur in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh that shaped Safekeeping Stories, Arshad's winning installation that will be revealed at Abu Dhabi Art in November. The installation will be assembled like a library, with each brick etched with the artist's take of miniature Mughal paintings. Viewers will be able to extract the bricks much like they would a book from a shelf. 'It started off by referencing original miniatures from the Mughal era,' Arshad tells The National. 'They were basically biographies of the rulers and they'd have images. But now I'm making my own.' Growing up, Arshad says her exposure to her hometown was limited. She had heard of its princely reputation and of its illustrious Mughal history, but for years, that legacy was represented merely by various objects in her home in the UAE – particularly the copper-tin-coated cups that are an example of the Rampur tradition of qalai. That changed in 2021 when, right before enrolling in the graphic design programme at American University of Sharjah, Arshad travelled to Rampur, her visit culminating with in-depth access to the town's famous Raza Library. The institution was established in the 18th century by Nawab Faizullah Khan and later expanded by the successive nawabs of Rampur. Architecturally, the library is a striking fusion of Mughal, Indo-Islamic and colonial styles – with grand arches, domes, as well as intricate carvings and latticework. What's inside is even more awe-inspiring. The library houses one of the world's richest collections of Indo-Islamic manuscripts, books, miniatures and calligraphy. 'I got to see all of it – the Mughal manuscripts, the Nawab's archives and the way they preserved paper,' Arshad says. 'That piqued my interest. It stayed with me, it helped see what my culture is.' Raza Library may be a spiritual springboard for Safekeeping Stories, but Arshad cites another important structure as the inspiration for its construction. It is also, perhaps, where the 'safekeeping' aspect of the project stems from. 'In 2024, I got to see Bara Imambara,' Arshad says of the mosque complex in Lucknow, also in Uttar Pradesh state. The complex was built in the late 18th century and is a stunning example of Mughal engineering and architecture. The Imambara's design mixes Mughal and Persian aesthetics, with arched doorways, high ceilings and detailed ornamentation. It comprises Asfi Mosque, a maze known as the Bhul-bhulaiya, and a stepwell or baoli. The complex, Arshad says, took her 'breath away', but it was the actual building materials that captivated her most and laid the seeds for her project. 'When the tour guide started explaining how it was built, he mentioned edible materials,' Arshad says. 'They used white lentils to make the mortar in the walls, as well as a fruit used as a natural glue, as well as jaggery and lime.' Arshad employs a similar approach in Safekeeping Stories. The installation will be made up of flat, thin, red-clay Lakhori bricks that were a mainstay in Mughal architecture. 'I use natural clay from Fujairah for the bricks,' Arshad says. 'Lakhori bricks are made with fired clay. They're only 1.9 centimetres thick, and 10 by 15 centimetres in dimension. They're tiny, like a book or diary.' The bricks, however, will be bound by a mortar similar to that used at Bara Imambara. The mortar will also be made out of 'edible' materials: 'I'm using lime, bael fruit and jaggery,' Arshad says. The use of these materials is not merely out of nostalgic appreciation for Mughal-era construction. Lakhori bricks have been deemed obsolete, except in the case of restoration and preservation projects. They were used up to the 20th century, until the British colonisation of India and the widespread use of concrete. However, the bricks are worth protecting and reconsidering in the modern era – especially as we begin exploring more sustainable forms of construction. 'The focus is on safekeeping the Mughal ways by archiving Lakhori bricks,' Arshad says. 'Our older ways were far more sustainable. Today, we're using modern concrete that releases harmful gases, as opposed to clay bricks and their sustainable properties.' Arshad developed an earlier version of Safekeeping Stories as part of her senior project at AUS with assistant professor Amparo Baquerizas. It has since expanded to include larger references to Mughal architecture and history, while also reimagining the installation as an interactive and participatory work. Arshad is working to develop the project under the mentorship of Christianna Bonin, assistant professor at the university's College of Architecture, Art and Design. 'We're using newer references, new research to make the current structure,' Arshad says. '[Bonin] has so much experience with art history, and her research expertise is very valuable.' The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award ceremony has been held annually since 2013 in honour of the eponymous late art couple. The award is open to UAE students and recent graduates, and serves as a launchpad for artists across the country. It was established under the patronage of Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan. It is presented by NYU Abu Dhabi in collaboration with (Admaf), and produced in collaboration with NYUAD Art Gallery.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
UP Board: ‘PEN' mandatory for students registering in class 9, 11
1 2 Prayagraj: In a significant new development, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Board has made it compulsory for students registering for classes 9 and 11 to provide their Permanent Education Number (PEN) for the first time. This rule affects over 28,000 schools affiliated with the board. Alongside PEN, the board also mandated that students must upload a photograph of their School Registration Number (SR or Scholar Register) during the online advance registration process. PEN is a unique identification number assigned to students . It serves as a persistent identifier throughout a student's academic journey, from primary to higher education, and is used to track their academic records and facilitate various educational processes. The primary objective behind making the PEN compulsory is to maintain a student identity and to enable better tracking of academic records over time. Meanwhile, requiring the SR number aims to curb fraudulent registrations, ensuring that only genuine students enrol in these crucial academic years. This new requirement has caused concern among thousands of parents and school authorities. It was observed that nearly 50% of students enrolling in classes 9 and 11 currently do not possess a PEN. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Columbia: Here's The Average Price of a 6-Hour Gutter Upgrade Read More Undo While students in govt and council schools generally have PENs issued, the majority of students attending private schools lack this identification. Consequently, many parents fear that the absence of a PEN may disrupt their child's education. Additional Secretary (administration) of the UP Board, Satyendra Singh, explained that the PEN system is introduced primarily to facilitate seamless tracking of students' academic progress throughout their school life. However, this policy met with criticism from teachers' associations and educators. State president of the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Teachers' Union and a former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), Suresh Kumar Tripathi opined that making PEN mandatory is inappropriate at this stage since not all students currently do not have it. The registration process for classes 9 and 11 started on July 2 and will continue until August 5. It is important to note that two years ago, the UP Board mandated the use of Aadhaar for registration in high school and intermediate exams. However, following backlash and concerns for students' welfare, the board reversed that decision, making Aadhaar optional once again.
