Page 14 - Latest Updates on Hardeep Singh Puri
Rajya Sabha passes Aircraft Amendment Bill 2020, to become Act soon
The Upper House of the Parliament, Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday passed the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020, which was tabled by Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, after an hour-long discussion
 "Rajya Sabha passes Aircraft Amendment Bill 2020, to become Act soon")
A new high in the sky, domestic travellers touch 143,811: Hardeep Puri
The total number of domestic travellers on Sunday in the country touched 143,811, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Civil Aviation Minister said today
UP CM meets Puri on facilities for Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Sonbhadra airports
UP CM Yogi Adityanath met Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in connection with development works and infrastructure facilities for Ayodhya, Chitrakoot and Sonbhadra (Myorpur) airports
 "UP CM meets Puri on facilities for Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Sonbhadra airports")
32% intl flyers had Covid-negative reports for quarantine exemption: Puri
Around 32% of international flyers who arrived in India between Aug 8 and Sept 5 were able to get exemption from 7-day institutional quarantine as each of them had a valid Covid-negative test report
 "32% intl flyers had Covid-negative reports for quarantine exemption: Puri")
Over 1.5 mn people returned under Vande Bharat mission: Hardeep Singh Puri
Under the Vande Bharat Mission, more than 1.5 million people have returned through various modes including more than 450,000 on flights, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Govt should not be running airports and airlines, says Hardeep Singh Puri
"If the government runs an airport or an airline, then they have to follow the government rules like L1 and L2, and that is not how commercial entities can run," Puri said
 "Govt should not be running airports and airlines, says Hardeep Singh Puri")
Over 83,000 passenger arrivals took place across country on August 27: MoCA
According to the ministry, over 870 flight arrivals took place across the country on August 27
 "Over 83,000 passenger arrivals took place across country on August 27: MoCA")
Kerala bid was 20% below Adani's for Thiruvananthapuram airport: Puri
Aviation Minister also questions the state government's stance or opposition to privatisation
 "Kerala bid was 20% below Adani's for Thiruvananthapuram airport: Puri")
Kerala govt did not qualify in Thiruvananthapuram airport bidding: Puri
Before the bidding process, the Centre and the Kerala government had agreed that if the KSIDC's bid comes within the 10 per cent range of the winning bid, it would be awarded the airport
Indore cleanest city in India for the fourth time, five others rated 5-star
MP city is the cleanest for the fourth time in a row, according to government's Swachhata Warrior ranking.
 "Indore cleanest city in India for the fourth time, five others rated 5-star")
Top headlines: RIL arm buys stake in Netmeds; Dream11 new IPL title sponsor
From Dream11 winning IPL 2020 title sponsorship rights, govt likely to take up airport privatisation today to Apple planning Made in India iPhones next year, here are the top news of the day
 "Top headlines: RIL arm buys stake in Netmeds; Dream11 new IPL title sponsor")
Govt likely to take up next round of airport privatisation on Wednesday
Cabinet may clear AAI's proposal to sign pact with Adani Enterprises for three airports
India in talks with 13 nations for air bubble arrangement: Minister Puri
Since July, India has established such bubbles with the following countries - the US, the UK, France, Germany, the UAE, Qatar and the Maldives
 "India in talks with 13 nations for air bubble arrangement: Minister Puri")
Will propose 'further airport privatisation' to Cabinet on Wednesday: Puri
Adani Enterprises had won the rights to run six airports after a competitive bidding process in February 2019
Congress 'a death chamber of dissent, democracy': Puri hits out at Rahul
Puri's fierce attack on Gandhi in a series of tweets comes in the middle of an intense war of words between the Congress and the BJP over the Facebook row
 "Congress 'a death chamber of dissent, democracy': Puri hits out at Rahul")
Kozhikode crash: AI pilot unions seek meeting with Puri to discuss safety
The two unions said they are writing on behalf of pilots of Air India and its subsidiaries Air India Express and Alliance Air
 "Kozhikode crash: AI pilot unions seek meeting with Puri to discuss safety")
Kerala plane crash: 85 passengers discharged from hospitals, says Air India
The Air India Express flight from Dubai with 190 people, including a six-member crew, overshot the tabletop runway during landing at the Kozhikode airport in heavy rain on Friday night
 "Kerala plane crash: 85 passengers discharged from hospitals, says Air India")
Kozhikode plane crash: 74 injured discharged from hospitals, says Air India
The injured passengers of IX-1344 flight are being treated at various hospitals of Kozhikode, the airline said in a statement
Covid-19: Rising global tally, update on Vande Bharat Mission & more
Countrywise, US Covid-19 cases surpass 5 million-mark on Sunday. The US is followed by Brazil with over 3 million cases and India with over 2.2 million infected people
 "Covid-19: Rising global tally, update on Vande Bharat Mission & more")
Kerala plane crash: Air India praises Malappuram residents for saving lives
Investigation for the accident is continuing and will take some time before it is completed, Air India Express said
