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Hyderabad Airport expansion works near completion; to increase capacity to 34 million passengers

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As of January 25, 2024, the progress has further advanced to 99.4 per cent. The report indicates that the ongoing expansion at RGIA is slated to conclude by March 2024

Updated On – 1 February 2024, 06:42 PM


Hyderabad Airport expansion works near completion; to increase capacity to 34 million passengers

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Hyderabad: The expansion works at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) are on the verge of completion, with 98.7 per cent progress achieved as of December 31, 2023, per GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited’s Q3FY24 report, aiming to increase capacity from 12 million to 34 million passengers.

As of January 25, 2024, the progress has further advanced to 99.4 per cent. The report indicates that the ongoing expansion at RGIA is slated to conclude by March 2024.

The Q3FY24 report (October to December 2023) highlighted the airport’s robust performance in passenger traffic. Passenger traffic witnessed a commendable surge, reaching 6.3 million, marking a significant 17 per cent year-on-year increase from 5.4 million in Q3FY23. The growth was fueled by a 16 per cent rise in domestic traffic and a substantial 22 per cent increase in international traffic during Q3FY24.

On a broader scale, the airport handled 18.6 million passengers in the first nine months of FY24, reflecting a remarkable 21 per cent year-on-year growth.

In terms of financials, RGIA reported a total income of Rs 496 crore in Q3FY24, indicating a substantial 35 per cent YoY increase from Rs 368 crore in Q3FY23. On a nine-month basis, the total income witnessed a robust growth of 48 per cent, reaching Rs 1,472 crore in 9MFY24.

Notably, RGIA has significantly expanded its connectivity, connecting 66 domestic destinations (compared to 55 pre-covid) and 19 international destinations (compared to 16 pre-covid).

The report also delved into the non-aero revenues, which demonstrated a robust growth of 29 per cent year-on-year, amounting to Rs 4.2 billion. Retail revenues soared by 32 per cent, reaching Rs 1.3 billion, with Duty-Free Sales Per Passenger (SPP) at Rs 665 in 9MFY24, compared to Rs 606 in 9MFY23.

Food & Beverage (F&B) revenues increased by 30 per cent to Rs 685 million, car–ark revenues saw a 19 per cent YoY growth, reaching Rs 807 million, and advertisement revenues experienced a substantial 58 per cent YoY surge, reaching Rs 482 million. Site occupancy also improved, reaching 51 per cent in 9MFY24 compared to 48 per cent in 9MFY23.

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Much-Awaited Snowfall Brings Cheer, Turns Kashmir Into Winter Wonderland

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'Nature Has Blessed Us': Snow Brings Cheer, Turns Kashmir Into Wonderland

The “snowless” winter had brought disappointment to locals and tourists alike.

New Delhi:

The much-awaited snowfall has brought cheer to the people of the Kashmir and turned the Valley into a winter wonderland. Most parts of the Kashmir, mainly plains, received season’s first snowfall as winter’s harshest period – Chillai Kalan – went snowless and registered as driest winter spell ever. 

Late night snowfall, in plains including Srinagar, brought cheer to people and caught them by surprise with netizens sharing videos and photos on various social media sites expressing joy. Chillai Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter period that starts on December 21 every year and ends on January 31, went almost snowless with the Kashmir Valley witnessing unusual weather conditions this winter. 

Even famous ski resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir, other tourist attractions like Pahalgam in south Kashmir and Sonamarg in central Kashmir also received less or no snowfall during this 40-day winter period. A rare phenomenon seen during winters in the Kashmir Valley. 

The “snowless” winter had brought disappointment to locals and tourists alike. No snow in the Valley had taken sheen of it, which otherwise would mesmerise people with white landscape during winter. 

Wednesday’s snowfall, however, brought Kashmir alive, ending the longest dry spell in the plains as most parts received season’s first snowfall. 

People expressed their joy by sharing visuals on various social media sites including X, formerly Twitter. “Embracing the magic of the first snowfall in Shupiyan after a prolonged dry spell,” wrote a user on X. 

“Magical snowfall in Kashmir! After a dry spell, nature has blessed us with this picturesque scene. Let’s embrace the beauty of winter!,” wrote another X user. 

A user also shared pictures of Shikaras, covered in snow, lined up at the banks of Srinagar’s Dal Lake

“A glimpse of the #Shikaras docked at the shore of #DalLake as the city received fresh #snowfall, causing a drop in temperature, in #Srinagar on Thursday,” he wrote. 

The absence of snow at major tourist attractions and other parts of the Kashmir had also disappointed tourists with many cancelling their planned trips. The fresh snowfall has now infused a new life, turning the Kashmir Valley into white picturesque landscape that it is known for during winters.

Hyderabad

“Today is February 1; where is the notification for the jobless?”

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Addressing a joint news conference at the Assembly media point, BRS MLA’s reminded CM A Revanth Reddy that as per the Congress job calendar, February 1 was the much-awaited day for the Group 1 aspirants

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 06:39 PM


“Today is February 1; where is the notification for the jobless?”

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Hyderabad: “Today is February 1 and where is the much awaited Group 1 notification?” questioned BRS MLAs Padi Kaushik Reddy and Manik Rao on Thursday.

Addressing a joint news conference at the Assembly media point, they reminded the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy that as per the Congress job calendar, February 1 was the much-awaited day for the Group 1 aspirants. The Chief Minister appeared to have forgotten the commitment he had given to the jobless in the state, he should respond to the call of the jobless youths, they commented.

They said that the appointment letters given to the newly recruited nurses by the government was the outcome of the relentless efforts made by T Harish Rao as the Minister for Health. Uncertainty now looms large over the promises made to the people of the State by the Congress government as the Chief Minister had already made it clear that the promises would be implemented only if the Congress wins the Parliamentary polls. How long would it take Revanth Reddy to implement the party guarantees, he questioned.

Wishing all success to BRS Chief K Chandrashekhar rao, they said that the KCRs oath taking would mark opening of a new innings in his career. Under his leadership the BRS would strongly fight for the issues of the State, they asserted.

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Training wages and starting wages will remain at 80 percent of the adult minimum wage rate.

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Training wages and starting wages will remain at 80 percent of the adult minimum wage rate.

Updated On – 1 February 2024, 06:35 PM


Training wages and starting wages will remain at 80 percent of the adult minimum wage rate.


Wellington: New Zealand’s minimum wage rate will increase “moderately” to $14.12 an hour from April 1, the government said.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden on Thursday said the government is committed to striking the right balance between protecting the incomes of the lowest paid workers and maintaining labour market settings that encourage employment, Xinhua news agency reported.

The government has taken a cautious approach to the minimum wage this year as the economic context has changed significantly over the past year, van Velden said. While unemployment is currently low, the labour market is softening due to high net migration rates, constrained consumer spending and subdued economic growth, she said.

As a ratio to the median wage, the minimum wage has increased from 62 per cent of the median wage in June 2017 to 72 per cent in June 2023, which has made it harder for businesses to issue pay rises or take on more staff, said the minister.

However, the opposition Labor Party criticised the minimum wage increase as “tiny.” The minister said the increase has taken into consideration the current economic conditions and the historically large increases to the minimum wage that have distorted relativities with other wage-earners.

Training wages and starting wages will remain at 80 percent of the adult minimum wage rate.

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Andhra Cricket Association felicitates KS Bharat ahead of second Test in Visakhapatnam

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Players from both teams have already arrived in Visakhapatnam and started their preparations.

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 06:22 PM


Andhra Cricket Association felicitates KS Bharat ahead of second Test in Visakhapatnam


Hyderabad: Following the defeat at the hands of the England cricket team in the first Test match in Hyderabad, India is gearing up to take on the English side again in the second Test match in Visakhapatnam.

Players from both teams have already arrived in Visakhapatnam and started their preparations.

On the sidelines, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman KS Bharat received felicitation from the Andhra Cricket Association as he is set to represent India on his home ground in the upcoming match against England on February 2.

The Andhra Cricket Association honoured him by offering a flower bouquet, shawl, and memento.

Born in Visakhapatnam on October 3, 1993, the stumper made his debut in Test matches in 2019 against Bangladesh.

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Panel Of Vice-Chairpersons Reconstituted For Equal Representation To Women

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Panel Of Vice-Chairpersons Reconstituted For Equal Representation To Women

The vice-chairpersons run the House in the absence of the chairman and deputy chairman

New Delhi:

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons and gave equal representation to women.

The reconstituted panel of vice-chairpersons has eight members including four women. It comprises several members from the opposition.

The newly appointed vice-chairpersons include Ramilaben Becharbhai Bara, Seema Dwivedi, Amee Yajnik, Mausam Noor, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar, Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy, Manoj Kumar Jha and Lt Gen D P Vats.

The vice-chairpersons run the House in the absence of the chairman and deputy chairman.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Telangana govt declares holiday on February 8 for Shab-e-Meraj

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Although the State government’s list of holidays included Shab-e-Meraj as an “optional holiday”, it has now been declared a general holiday.

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 06:22 PM


Telangana govt declares holiday on February 8 for Shab-e-Meraj


Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Thursday announced a holiday on February 8 on account of Shab -e-Meraj, which is observed on the 27th day of the Islamic month of Ragab.

Although the State government’s list of holidays included Shab-e-Meraj as an “optional holiday”, it has now been declared a general holiday.

Mosques across the State will be decorated with lamps, as Muslims across the world celebrate the ascension of Prophet Muhammed to heaven.

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UP Man Orders Buffalo Online. This Happens Next

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UP Man Orders Buffalo Online. This Happens Next

Lucknow:

What do you do when your online orders don’t arrive on time? Contacting the customer helpline is perhaps the only option in such a scenario. But in Uttar Pradesh, it’s an order for a buffalo that has left a milk trader in dire straits.

Sunil Kumar, a dairy farmer in Rae Bareli, had ordered a buffalo after stumbling upon its video on YouTube.

He had contacted Kisan Bhaiyya Dairy Farm on a phone number mentioned in the video and spoke to Shubham, a Jaipur-based businessman, who assured him the buffalo was of good breed and produces 18 litres of milk every day.

Shubham also sent him a video of a buffalo, stating its price was Rs 55,000, and demanded an advance payment of Rs 10,000. The unsuspecting milk trader, who had decided to buy the buffalo, immediately transferred the amount.

Mr Kumar dialled the seller again when the buffalo was not delivered to him the next day, but was asked to transfer another Rs 25,000.

“But I didn’t make any further payment and felt I have been the victim of a fraud. He has now put my number on blacklist,” the milk trader told reporters.

Mr Kumar has filed a complaint with the police in this regard.

Hyderabad

Arrangements in place for CM Revanth Reddy’s first tour to Adilabad

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Security was stepped with over 400 policemen including a DIG rank officer, two ADIGs among others being deployed

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 06:16 PM


Arrangements in place for CM Revanth Reddy’s first tour to Adilabad

Superintendent of Police Gaush Alam inspects arrangements for Chief Minister Revanth Reddys tour to Adilabad district, at Keslapur village in Indervelli mandal on Thursday.

Adilabad: Arrangements have been made for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s first tour to Adilabad district on Friday after assuming charge.

Minister Seethakka along with Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju inspected the arrangements made at Keslapur village in Indervelli mandal and Indervelli mandal centre. She said Reddy would meet 400 members of self help groups during the tour, besides inaugurating a flagpole in Nagoba temple at Keslapur and laying the foundation stone for a memorial park and addressing a public meeting in Indervelli mandal centre.

Security was stepped with over 400 policemen including a DIG rank officer, two ADIGs among others being deployed. The police force was drawn from neighboring districts.

The Nagoba temple and martyrs memorial column at the Indervelli mandal headquarters are already under a security blanket.

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Maoist couple surrender before police in Telangana

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A maoist couple allegedly involved in extremist offences in Chhattisgarh, surrendered before police in Mulugu district of Telangana on Thursday, police said.

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 06:07 PM


Maoist couple surrender before police in Telangana

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Hyderabad:  A maoist couple allegedly involved in extremist offences in Chhattisgarh, surrendered before police in Mulugu district of Telangana on Thursday, police said.

N Bheema alias Sanju, working as Section Commander of the second Central Reorganisation Committee (CRC) of the banned CPI (Maoist) party and his wife Muchaki Duldo alias Soni, Area Committee Member (ACM) in second CRC surrendered before Mulugu District Superintendent of Police, P Shabarish in order to join the mainstream and lead a normal life, they said.

The couple, both in their mid 20s, were carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh each on their head, police said.

Bheema, who belongs to Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana, worked as a militia member in the Cherla area of the district in 2019 and later he joined the second CRC of the CPI (Maoist) and was promoted to Section Commander in November 2022.

Soni joined the CPI(Maoist) in 2018 and later she attached herself to the second CRC and in December 2022 she was promoted to Area Committee Member.

According to police, the couple were involved in offences including Bechirakumadugu exchange of fire (EoF) of Elmidi police station limits of Bijapur district, Timmapur-Putkel attack in Basaguda police station limits of Bijapur district in February 2022, Kunded-Jagurugonda attack in Jagurugonda area and Terram attack in April 2021, in which several police personnel died.

On the reasons for the surrender, Mulugu District police said they (couple) decided to leave the CPI(Maoist) to lead a normal life as they did not like the discrimination going on in the party against their ideologies.

The couple alleged sexual harassments of female cadre members by top Maoists leaders, discrimination against lower cadres in providing food, asking them to wash senior leaders clothes and carry their bags, police said.

The police have asked all the UG cadres of the CPI (Maoist), who have got disillusioned with the party ideology to take advantage of the surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy of the government and join the mainstream society in order to lead a peaceful life.