Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has launched a new baggage screening system for arriving passengers, designed to match international standards. As per customs officials, presently such technology is unavailable at any other airport in India. In the new system, all luggage, from large bags to hand-carry items, will undergo detailed screening. It can detect […]
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PM Narendra Modi to visit Gujarat on 20th September
PM to participate in ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ event PM to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 34,200 crore at Bhavnagar Projects cater to multiple sectors: maritime, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, highways, healthcare and urban transport PM to visit and review the progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex at […]
MEA India advises citizens to defer travel to Nepal amid violent protests
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu has been temporarily closed, leading to the suspension of all international and domestic flights, including those from India. Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, Nepal Airlines, and SpiceJet have all canceled or diverted flights. The shutdown stems from violent “Gen Z” anti-government protests sparked by a ban on social […]
Dholera International Airport will be ready for flight operations by December 2025
As of December 2025 on the Dholera International Airport (near Dholera) Gujarat will be available for flight operations.It is confirmed by India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, Phase 1 of the airport is expected to be completed by December 2025, with no deadline extensions announced.The airport infrastructure currently including a fully constructed 3,200‑metre runway, associated taxiways […]
Preliminary Report on Air India flight crash at Ahmedabad prepared
On 12 June 2025, a Preliminary Report on Air India flight crash at Ahmedabad has been prepared. Progress of Investigation➢ The wreckage site activities including Drone photography/videography have beencompleted, and the wreckage has been moved to a secure area near the airport.➢ Both Engines were retrieved from the wreckage site and quarantined at a hangar […]
Western Region Ministers on Civil Aviation Conference attended by Minister Balvantsinh Rajput;Conference aimed to accelerate the Industry
Today in Mumbai, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, organized the “Western Region Ministers on Civil Aviation” Conference. Cabinet Minister Balvantsinh Rajput attended the Conference and made a Rresentation. Minister Rajput held a Meeting with the Industry people. Crucial 14 questions were presented to further accelerate the Civil Aviation sector of Gujarat. In which […]
FSL team Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad accomplished DNA matching of Air India flight crash
FSL Forensic Science Laboratory team in Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad accomplished in the aftermath of the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad soon after takeoff. Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary reviewed the DNA cross-verification process at the FSL, underscoring the importance of speed and precision in victim identification.With many bodies severely burned, the FSL’s DNA matching was critical to […]
Vijay Rupani former Gujarat chief minister’s state mourning on 16th June; funeral in Rajkot
Vijay Rupani former Gujarat chief minister tragically lost his life in the Air India Flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. After DNA identification, his remains were transported to Rajkot, his hometown. The Gujarat government has declared a one-day state mourning, with flags flying at half-mast and no official entertainment. Full state […]
PM Narendrabhai Modi return to Delhi ; farewell by Gujarat Governor and CM
Today Prime Minister of India Narendrabhai Modi left for Delhi after gifting Gujarat with various innovative development projects. PM was in Gujarat for 2 days visit. He was given a farewell at Ahmedabad Airport by Gujaart Governor Acharya Devvrat, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and other dignitaries.
PM Modi arrived in Gujarat on 2-days visit; welcome by Gujarat CM at Vadodara airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat on 2-days visit to launch various development projects that will take Gujarat forward towards realizing ‘Vikshit Bharat @ 2047’. He was warmly welcomed by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries at Vadodara airport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development […]