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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has withdrawn its planned closures of Srinagar airport for runway repairs, which included Monday-Tuesday closures and a full shutdown from October 1-16. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed gratitude for the government's decision.
Returning Hajj pilgrims are facing baggage restrictions at Srinagar airport, forcing them to make a stopover in Ahmedabad. Only 5 kg of check-in baggage is allowed on the Ahmedabad-Srinagar flight, with the remaining 30 kg transported separately.
The Indian Cabinet has approved ₹9,072 crore for three railway projects to enhance capacity in four states, and an additional ₹1,677 crore for the development of Srinagar airport.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has requested the use of the Awantipora airbase as an alternative to Srinagar airport, citing its past use during closures and the importance of maintaining air connectivity to the Valley.
A US national and an aide were stopped at Srinagar airport in Jammu and Kashmir after being found with a satellite phone-like device. The US national was later released after checks.
The Indian Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,677-crore expansion plan for Srinagar airport, which will triple its capacity.
Srinagar Airport will suspend flights on Mondays and Tuesdays from July to September to facilitate essential runway maintenance work.
International concerns are mounting over a potential escalating conflict involving Iran, with Tehran warning of retaliation and regional allies like the UAE seeking financial safeguards. Argentina has also voiced support for a US-Israel stance against Iran, while North Korea's missile launches are noted amid these heightened tensions.
The civil enclave project will be spread across 73.18 acres, and the new terminal building will come up in 71,500 square meters