Page 13 - Latest Updates on Hardeep Singh Puri
New Parliament building to be ready by Oct 2022: Lok Sabha Secretariat
In the new building, the Lok Sabha chamber will have a seating capacity for 888 members, while Rajya Sabha will have 384 seats for the upper house members
 "New Parliament building to be ready by Oct 2022: Lok Sabha Secretariat")
Non-scheduled foreign cargo flights from six Indian cities only: Puri
He said non-scheduled cargo flight operations by foreign carriers to and from India are now "restricted to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad"
 "Non-scheduled foreign cargo flights from six Indian cities only: Puri")
India-Germany flights resume under bilateral air bubble: Hardeep Puri
The German carrier had on September 29 announced suspension of all its 'planned flights' between India and Germany till October 20, citing 'unexpected rejection'
 "India-Germany flights resume under bilateral air bubble: Hardeep Puri")
Rajya Sabha member flags concerns over high airfares on Gulf, other routes
Rajya Sabha member M V Shreyams Kumar has urged Civil Aviation Minister Puri to immediately look into the issue of various airlines charging high fares from passengers travelling to Gulf countries
Air India facing a very challenging financial situation: Hardeep Puri
Hardeep Puri has called Air India's LWP scheme a "win-win for employees and management", and pointed out that Air India has not laid off a single employee like international and domestic carriers
 "Air India facing a very challenging financial situation: Hardeep Puri")
Ukraine becomes 17th country to have air bubble arrangement with India
India has established a separate bilateral air bubble arrangement with Ukraine for operation of special international passenger flights between the two countries, Hardeep Singh Puri said
Maharashtra seeks tax adjustment from Centre for slum restoration: NAREDCO
Hardeep Singh Puri has asked Maharashtra''s Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad to submit a note in this regard for further discussion in the sanctioning committee on an urgent basis, realtors
 "Maharashtra seeks tax adjustment from Centre for slum restoration: NAREDCO")
Modi will never take any steps to hurt Punjab farmers: Hardeep Puri
Accusing opposition parties of spreading lies and illusions over the new farm laws, the Union civil aviation minister asserted that there was nothing in the new legislations that will affect farmers
 "Modi will never take any steps to hurt Punjab farmers: Hardeep Puri")
Airlines may soon be allowed to run 75% of pre-Covid domestic flights: Puri
Airlines may be permitted to operate maximum 75% of their pre-Covid scheduled domestic flights if the passenger numbers continue to remain healthy during the next 7-10 days, Hardeep Singh Puri said
Foreign airline flights will not be allowed at expense of Indian ones: Puri
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said the time has come to send a loud and clear message that foreign airlines' flights will not be allowed at the expense of Indian airlines
India has new air bubble pacts with Kenya and Bhutan: Hardeep Singh Puri
India has established separate bilateral air bubble arrangements with Kenya and Bhutan for operation of special international passenger flights between the two countries, Puri said.
Patna airport's new terminal will be able to handle 8 mn flyers/year: Puri
"LNJP Airport in Patna, which currently handles 4.53 million passengers per annum, is all set for further upgradation & expansion," Puri said on Twitter
Estimated 9,488 pilots required in next five years: Hardeep Singh Puri
The total number of pilots employed in the country with scheduled airlines at present is 9,073
 "Estimated 9,488 pilots required in next five years: Hardeep Singh Puri")
Domestic air travel figures returning to pre-pandemic levels: Puri
Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said domestic civil aviation operations are continuing smoothly and the number of domestic travellers is moving towards pre-Covid figures
Air India's Q1FY21 net loss stands at around Rs 2,570 crore: Puri
Air India has incurred a net loss of about Rs 2,570 crore in the first quarter of 2020-21 as compared to a net loss of Rs 785 crore sustained in the year ago period, Civil Aviation Minister said
 "Air India's Q1FY21 net loss stands at around Rs 2,570 crore: Puri")
Air India earned Rs 2550 crore from Vande Bharat flights till Aug 31: Puri
Air India earned a revenue of Rs 2556.60 crore from flights that have been operated under the Vande Bharat mission till August 31, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
5 people injured in Kozhikode air crash still receiving medical care: Puri
Five people who were injured in the Kozhikode air crash last month are still receiving medical attention at hospitals, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
 "5 people injured in Kozhikode air crash still receiving medical care: Puri")
Top headlines: Dr Reddy's to get Russia vaccine, airlines' Q1 revenue dips
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 "Top headlines: Dr Reddy's to get Russia vaccine, airlines' Q1 revenue dips")
Revenues of Indian airlines fell 85.7% in April-June due to Covid-19: Puri
The revenue of Indian airlines fell by 85.7% to Rs 3,651 crore during the first quarter of 2020-21 in comparison to the corresponding period a year ago due to Covid-19, said Hardeep Singh Puri
India has one of the better air safety indicators in the world, says Puri
Aircraft accidents in India in 2019 were just 0.82 per million flights as compared to the global average of 3.02, he noted.
 "India has one of the better air safety indicators in the world, says Puri")
