First Passenger Flight Arrives at Manohar International Airport in Goa
2 years ago

First Passenger Flight Arrives at Manohar International Airport in Goa

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The first passenger flight arrived at the Manohar International Airport in Goa from Hyderabad on Thursday morning, marking the commencement of operations at the new facility in the coastal state. The IndiGo flight carrying 179 passengers was given a water canon salute when it landed at 9 am at the new airport located at Mopa in North Goa district, 35 km from the capital Panaji. Union Minister Shripad Naik, the parliamentarian from North Goa, Rajya Sabha member Vinay Tendulkar, CM Sawant, state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho, BJP state chief Sadanand Shet Tanavade and the airline officials welcomed the passengers at the terminal building of the airport. Goa-based oncologist Dr. Shekhar Salkar, who was among the passengers to leave for Delhi from the airport on the first day of its operations, told PTI, “It is a memorable and lifetime experience.” CM Sawant in a media statement after the function said, “With this, Goa’s dream has come true.

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years ago

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Hindustan Times  

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News 18  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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