passenger safety

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has stated that it is closely monitoring developments in the West Asia region and their potential impact on air travel between India and the region. In a statement, the Ministry said that airlines are making appropriate operational arrangements in response to the...

New Delhi, March 10 – A video shared by Maha Mumbai Metro on social media has raised concerns about passenger safety after a child was seen performing risky stunts inside a metro coach. The clip, reportedly sent by a vigilant passenger, shows the child engaging in unsafe behavior during the...

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely tracking the evolving situation in West Asia, which is affecting air travel between India and the West Asian region. Airlines are making necessary operational adjustments to ensure passenger safety and the smooth operation of flights, given the current...

Panaji, March 8 A passenger has been booked for allegedly smoking a 'beedi' (hand-rolled cigarette) inside the toilet of a Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight, police said on Sunday.The incident took place on Saturday, when the accused, Ashish, a resident of Delhi, was travelling on flight QP1625 from...

Kochi, March 8 An investigation has been launched after an unidentified person threw a stone at a Vande Bharat Express train at Aluva here, officials said on Sunday.Officials of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) said the incident took place around 7:15 pm on Saturday between the Aluva and...

Thane, March 5 Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Thursday that mandatory alcohol tests would be required for MSRTC drivers and conductors.In an official statement, he said this was part of the "zero tolerance" policy towards alcohol consumption by employees of the...

Mumbai, March 4 A case has been registered against six individuals for allegedly transporting a large betel nut tree trunk for Holi celebrations by tying it to the doors of a suburban local train traveling from Virar in Palghar district to Mahim in Mumbai, officials have said.An X user shared...

New Delhi, February 28 Air India, IndiGo, and other Indian airlines cancelled their flights to the Middle East on Saturday, while the regulator, DGCA, advised the airlines to temporarily avoid the airspace of 11 countries amid the US and Israel strikes on Iran.As airlines scrambled to deal...

Given the evolving situation in West Asia and its potential impact on international air operations, the government has conducted a comprehensive review of preparedness and response measures with all concerned stakeholders. Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu held a high-level meeting via...

New Delhi, February 28 The government reviewed the preparedness of aviation stakeholders on Saturday in light of the evolving situation in the Middle East and asked airlines to ensure timely rerouting and diversion of flights wherever required, in accordance with safety protocols.Multiple...

New Delhi, February 28 – The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed all Indian airlines operating international services to continuously monitor airspace advisories, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), and route restrictions issued by the relevant authorities, to ensure passenger safety in the wake of...

New Delhi, February 28 Air India diverted its Delhi-Tel Aviv flight to Mumbai on Saturday due to the closure of Israeli airspace.Israel and the US have launched attacks on Iran, following which some airspaces have been closed for flight operations."AI139, operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on...

New Delhi, February 28 Air India diverted its Delhi-Tel Aviv flight to Mumbai on Saturday due to the closure of Israeli airspace.Israel has launched attacks on Iran, following which some airspaces have been closed for flight operations."AI139, which was operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on...

Kolkata, February 25 Metro Railway Kolkata commissioned a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) along the underground stretch of its Blue Line on Wednesday to enhance energy efficiency and ensure passenger safety during power outages.The underground section of the Blue Line covers the 17-km...

New Delhi, February 24 Chief of Government Railway Police (GRP) from across states deliberated on measures to curb drug trafficking on the railway network at a conference held in the national capital on Tuesday.Organized by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), the 7th All India Conference also...

New Delhi, February 24 A SpiceJet aircraft bound for Leh returned to the national capital on Tuesday morning due to an engine problem, according to a source.The Boeing 737 aircraft, which was operating flight SG121 from Delhi to Leh, had approximately 150 passengers on board, the source added...

New Delhi, February 24 A SpiceJet aircraft bound for Leh returned to the national capital on Tuesday morning due to an engine problem, according to a source.The Boeing 737 aircraft, which was operating flight SG121 from Delhi to Leh, had approximately 150 passengers on board, the source added...

Jammu, February 23 Staff from Northern Railway's Jammu division apprehended a man on Monday for allegedly impersonating a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) on a train in the Kathua district, officials said.The accused was illegally checking tickets on the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra-Hapa train...

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah interacted with the drivers (Sarathis) of Bharat Taxi in New Delhi. In a video released today, Mr. Shah said that the Bharat Taxi Cooperative aims to empower the drivers by giving them ownership over their work. He mentioned that the initiative focuses on...

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah interacted with the drivers (Saarthis) of Bharat Taxi in New Delhi. In a video released today, Mr. Shah stated that the Bharat Taxi Cooperative aims to empower the drivers by giving them ownership over their work. He highlighted that the initiative focuses on...