DC Edit | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Fix accountability now!
5 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Fix accountability now!

Deccan Chronicle  

A canopy at the 15-year-old departure forecourt of Terminal 1 collapsed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi causing the death of one person and injuries to at least six others. The heavy rain that lashed the capital with the onset of the monsoon was a clear enough primary cause, but the mishap shines the light on the quality of maintenance of a visible public place like an airport that the government and the companies it floats to do such jobs as building and upkeep of crucial public places. A collapsing pedestrian walkway in a crowded suburban railway station, a suspension show bridge coming down, trains running into each other and one aircraft taking off moments before the other lands on the same runway are all events that serve to remind all that governments, by their acts of commission and omission, are most often complicit when it comes to several manmade disasters. It is the general malaise of graft bringing down the quality of construction of infra that the government pays for that is highlighted every time a structure in a public place comes down like this.

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Flight delayed? Delhi’s IGI airport launches special enclosures for passengers stuck due to bad weather
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Flight delayed? Delhi’s IGI airport launches special enclosures for passengers stuck due to bad weather

Live Mint  

Delhi: As air quality remains ‘very poor,’ causing disruptions in flight operations, Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport has set up special enclosures for passengers stuck on flights due to fog, poor weather, or technical issues. Instead, a separate procedure will be implemented, enabling them to return to the Security Hold Area, stated airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited. Where would the …

Delhi airport gets special enclosures for passengers stuck due to flight delays. Details here
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi airport gets special enclosures for passengers stuck due to flight delays. Details here

India Today  

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has set up special enclosures for passengers disembarking from flights delayed by more than three hours, enabling them to return to the terminal more quickly to board their next flights. Delhi International Airport Ltd CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said that with this new initiative, the airport aims to significantly reduce the time taken for de-boarding …

Delhi airport's T1 terminal reopens August 17 after roof collapse, major airlines to shift flights
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi airport's T1 terminal reopens August 17 after roof collapse, major airlines to shift flights

Hindustan Times  

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Wednesday said the new T1 terminal will be operational from August 17, with IndiGo and SpiceJet set to shift a significant part of their domestic operations to the new terminal. A view of the T1 terminal of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where a portion of the roof collapsed resulting in the death of one …

Hyderabad Airport To Undergo Safety Audit Following Delhi Incident
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad Airport To Undergo Safety Audit Following Delhi Incident

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government has decided to conduct a safety audit of the GMR Hyderabad International Airport to prevent untoward incidents as was witnessed at the Delhi International Airport, which is also operated by GMR, in June. Structural engineers from IIT Delhi will be engaged to inspect and make independent assessment of the structural strength of the airport. On June …

Work to remove collapsed canopy begins at Delhi airport’s Terminal 1
5 months, 1 week ago

Work to remove collapsed canopy begins at Delhi airport’s Terminal 1

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The site of the collapse on June 28. Work to remove the collapsed canopy and debris at Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has begun, and this process is likely to take a few weeks, officials aware of the matter said. The process will include mechanical demolition to remove the damaged external shed and its metal …

8 incidents in 6 years: Experts highlight need for rules for airport buildings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

8 incidents in 6 years: Experts highlight need for rules for airport buildings

Hindustan Times  

A fatal roof collapse at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport last month has thrown a spotlight on the vulnerability of India’s airport infrastructure, with experts flagging the lack of adequate oversight. At least eight similar incidents reported nationwide in the past six years, with the latest being the rain-triggered collapse of the massive canopy covering the driveway at the Delhi …

Delhi Airport T1 closure: 22,615 passengers affected; 9,972 refunded
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Airport T1 closure: 22,615 passengers affected; 9,972 refunded

Hindustan Times  

As many as 22,615 passengers were affected due to the closure of Delhi Airport Terminal 1 following the roof collapse on Friday, the civil aviation ministry said in a statement on Monday. Civil aviation minister Rammohan Naidu inspected the Airport Operations Control Centre and met with the officials of his ministry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil …

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu reviews operations at Delhi Airport following canopy collapse incident
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu reviews operations at Delhi Airport following canopy collapse incident

India TV News  

Days after one person lost his life and eight others were injured in a canopy collapse incident at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu visited the Airport Operations Control Centre to review current operations and passenger handling. He said, "Inspected the AOCC, IGI Airport, and convened with senior officials from the Ministry of Civil …

Delhi airport's Terminal 1 not reopening anytime soon. To be functional in…
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport's Terminal 1 not reopening anytime soon. To be functional in…

Hindustan Times  

The detailed technical study of Delhi airport's shut-for-now Terminal 1 is expected to be completed in a month, and a call on reopening the terminal will be taken on the basis of the report, a senior government official said on Sunday. New Delhi: Damaged roof of the Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal- 1, in New Delhi, Saturday, June 29, 2024. …

Delhi airport canopy collapse: Victim's family to decide on legal action after cremation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport canopy collapse: Victim's family to decide on legal action after cremation

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The son of the 45-year-old cab driver who died after a portion of a canopy at the Delhi airport collapsed amid heavy rains said the family will take a decision on filing a case in the matter after his father's cremation. HT Image The police handed over the body of the cab driver, Ramesh Kumar, to his family …

Rajkot airport canopy collapse: Canopy broke during maintenance work, say Aviation Ministry sources; repairing underway
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajkot airport canopy collapse: Canopy broke during maintenance work, say Aviation Ministry sources; repairing underway

Live Mint  

Rajkot airport canopy collapse: The canopy collapse at Rajkot airport took place during the maintenance work to push out water accumulated in the Canopy, reported ANI quoting the Ministry of Civil Aviation Sources. The Rajkot incident comes a day after a canopy collapse at Delhi airport Terminal 1 killed one person and injured eight others. The canopy collapsed at the …

‘We asked them several times’: Son of cab driver killed in Delhi airport mishap flays police
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We asked them several times’: Son of cab driver killed in Delhi airport mishap flays police

Hindustan Times  

Ravinder Kumar, son of the deceased cab driver Ramesh Kumar, who died on Friday after a portion of T1 terminal in Delhi airport collapsed on his car amid heavy rains, alleged delay on part of the police in informing the actual medical condition of his father, PTI reported. Parked vehicles are damaged by the collapse of a departure terminal canopy …

Delhi airport roof collapse: War room constituted to ensure refunds to passengers, says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport roof collapse: War room constituted to ensure refunds to passengers, says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

The Hindu  

Assuring proactive measures are taken regarding the Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on June 28 said that a war room has been constituted to ensure refunds or alternate flights for affected passengers in the incident. Delhi airport roof collapse updates on June 28, 2024 The Minister assured to take necessary proactive measures …

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu criticises opposition for politicising Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu criticises opposition for politicising Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident

India TV News  

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Saturday criticized the opposition for politicizing the canopy collapse incident at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 on June 28, which tragically claimed one life and injured eight others. The minister's statement comes amid the opposition's claims that the roof that collapsed on Friday due to heavy rains was part of the expanded …

45-year-old cab driver killed, 8 others hurt in roof collapse at Delhi airport
5 months, 3 weeks ago

45-year-old cab driver killed, 8 others hurt in roof collapse at Delhi airport

Hindustan Times  

A 45-year-old cab driver was killed and eight others including a Merchant Navy officer sustained injuries after a portion of the roof at Terminal 1 of the Delhi airport collapsed during heavy rains, crushing at least three cars on Friday morning, fire department and police officials said. Delhi Airport, operated by Delhi International Airport Limited said that a roof at …

Delhi Airport Forms Committee To Probe Terminal 1 Roof Collapse; Police File 'Death By Negligence' Case
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Airport Forms Committee To Probe Terminal 1 Roof Collapse; Police File 'Death By Negligence' Case

News 18  

The Delhi International Airport management on Friday formed a committee to probe the roof collapse at Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to the death of one person and injuries to at least eight people. Follow Delhi Airport Airport Roof Collapse Live news here A Technical Committee has been formed by the Delhi International Airport Limited to …

Find out the number of flights impacted as Delhi airport Terminal 1 suspends operations
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Find out the number of flights impacted as Delhi airport Terminal 1 suspends operations

Hindustan Times  

The country woke up to the collapse of the structure at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 this morning. Rescuers work at the collapsed terminal roof of New Delhi's international airport after heavy rains in New Delhi on June 28, 2024. Data provided by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, exclusively for this article shows that 89 flights are scheduled to depart from …

Not just T1 roof collapse, Delhi airport hit by rain-related incidents in past
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Not just T1 roof collapse, Delhi airport hit by rain-related incidents in past

Hindustan Times  

Amid heavy rain in the capital on Friday, the roof of the recently inaugurated Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport partially collapsed, killing one and injuring six others. The partial collapse of the roof of the recently inaugurated Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport has claimed the life of one person. Union Civil Aviation Minister, Ram …

No loud noise, chaos when iron rods fell on cars: Eyewitnesses at Delhi airport
5 months, 3 weeks ago

No loud noise, chaos when iron rods fell on cars: Eyewitnesses at Delhi airport

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, There was no loud noise of anything breaking when the rods of a portion of a roof collapsed at the Delhi airport's Terminal-1, a cab driver, who was at the site of the incident, said on Friday. HT Image He said that after the rods fell on the cars parked at the site, people became aware of the …

Investigation started into Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident: Civil Aviation Minister
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Investigation started into Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident: Civil Aviation Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Friday that an investigation has been started into the Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident at Terminal 1. Following the incident, the Civil Aviation Minister also said that all Airport buildings across the Country would be inspected. Doctors at the AIIMS Trauma Centre said that a 28-year-old man who …

Delhi airport roof collapse: One person dead as heavy rains hit India capital
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport roof collapse: One person dead as heavy rains hit India capital

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least one person was …

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics

Hindustan Times  

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics Delhi airport roof collapse: The incident happened at around 5 am at departure area of Terminal 1 at the Indira. Delhi airport roof collapse: The incident happened at around 5 am at departure area of Terminal 1 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. …

Rains bring Delhi to its knees, one killed as canopy collapses at airport's Terminal 1
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rains bring Delhi to its knees, one killed as canopy collapses at airport's Terminal 1

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhiites woke up to a rain devastated city on Friday with a canopy at Delhi airport's busy Terminal 1 collapsing, killing one person, and many parts of the city inundated with water entering homes, submerging vehicles and leading to miles-long traffic snarls. Also advised the airlines to assist all affected passengers at T1… Rescue operations are still ongoing," …

Delhi airport ‘waterfall’ draws sarcastic comparisons to Singapore Changi fountain
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport ‘waterfall’ draws sarcastic comparisons to Singapore Changi fountain

Hindustan Times  

Social media users mocked Delhi’s poor infrastructure after a portion of the roof at the city’s airport collapsed. Visuals of water pouring into the facility invited rueful comparisons to Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport - home to the world’s tallest indoor fountain. The HSBC Rain Vortex at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport stands 40 metres high - as tall as a seven-storey …

Delhi Airport accident: After Kharge's attack, Centre says building was inaugurated in 2009
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Airport accident: After Kharge's attack, Centre says building was inaugurated in 2009

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Friday blamed the Narendra Modi-led government for the collapse of a section of the canopy outside the Delhi airport's Terminal 1, saying the victims bore the brunt of the "corrupt, inept and selfish government's" actions. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pointing out that the latter had praised his governance when he inaugurated a …

Video: 1 dead, 4 injured after roof collapses at Delhi airport's T-1; flights cancelled
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: 1 dead, 4 injured after roof collapses at Delhi airport's T-1; flights cancelled

Firstpost  

On Friday morning, the roof sheet and the support beams of Delhi airport T-1 collapsed, damaging the cars parked in the pick-up and drop area of the terminal At least one person was killed and four others were injured after a portion of the roof of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal-1 collapsed on cars, including taxis, amid heavy rains …

Civil aviation ministry orders inspection of safety, fare advisories of all Indian airports
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil aviation ministry orders inspection of safety, fare advisories of all Indian airports

India TV News  

Delhi airport roof collapse: The civil aviation ministry today ordered a thorough inspection of the structural strength of all airports in India, following the roof collapse incident at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi that left one dead and at least six persons injured. 24x7 war room to be set up for efficient management of passengers at T2, T3 …

DIAL forms technical committee to probe roof collapse at Terminal 1
5 months, 3 weeks ago

DIAL forms technical committee to probe roof collapse at Terminal 1

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi International Airport Limited has formed a technical committee to investigate the roof collapse reported at Terminal 1 on Friday which killed one person and left eight others injured. In a statement issued post the incident, Delhi Airport's operator said that it's working with all relevant agencies, including Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation, …

Delhi airport's T-1 roof collapses amidst heavy rains; 1 dead, 6 injured
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport's T-1 roof collapses amidst heavy rains; 1 dead, 6 injured

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: At least one person died while 6 others sustained injuries after a portion of a roof at the Delhi airport's Terminal-1 collapsed amid heavy overnight rains, officials said on Friday. Sharing details, Delhi Fire Service Director Atul Garg said they received information about the incident at 5.30 am following which 4 fire tenders were immediately rushed to the …

Delhi airport resumes operations after power cut, flights not affected
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi airport resumes operations after power cut, flights not affected

The Hindu  

A power outage lasting several minutes at India's busiest airport in Delhi caused minor disruptions to some services within the terminal on June 17 but no flights were affected, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The outage, which lasted around seven minutes, affected baggage collection and entry at the e-gates, one of the sources at the airport told …

Explained | What is causing delays and chaos at Delhi airport?
2 years ago

Explained | What is causing delays and chaos at Delhi airport?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Over the past few weeks, there have been delays and long queues at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, prompting Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scinda to step in to initiate corrective measures. A parliamentary panel summoned the CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited, and the Airports Authority of India has issued a notice …

‘Overcrowding in Delhi airport due to lack of security setup’
2 years ago

‘Overcrowding in Delhi airport due to lack of security setup’

The Hindu  

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport’s security infrastructure “has frozen over time” and failed to keep pace with the increase in flights and passengers, a top Bureau of Civil Aviation Security official said on a day a Parliamentary panel announced its decision to summon the airport’s Chief Executive Officer, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar. The average number of flights per hour from the …

What's behind chaos, mess at India's airports
2 years ago

What's behind chaos, mess at India's airports

India Today  

'Welcome to Hell.Abandon hope all ye who enter here'. Daily affair at IGI T3 Coming to Delhi airport is no less than an self inflicted agony and a harassment No support, planning and action by cisf missing ✈️, fighting, long standing queues, no battery cars #hopelessT3 #Delhiaiport @JM_Scindia @MoCA_India @DelhiAirport @CISFHQrs pic.twitter.com/seTTmV3NDk — Goddess $ December 10, 2022 Social media …

Delhi airport chaos: Aviation minister lists measures to ease crowding at T3 after surprise check
2 years ago

Delhi airport chaos: Aviation minister lists measures to ease crowding at T3 after surprise check

India Today  

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday paid a surprise check at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, amid complaints of overcrowding and congestion. There was a meeting with officials inside the airport where we have decided that a board should be placed at every entry gate to display the waiting time before entry, "Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said. There was …

'Welcome to hell': Delhi airport overcrowding complaints flood social media as govt steps in
2 years ago

'Welcome to hell': Delhi airport overcrowding complaints flood social media as govt steps in

India Today  

The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is overcrowded these days, as per the travelers who are taking hours to get to their flights. “Utter chaos at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport with fights breaking out. Missing flights, fighting, long standing queues, no battery cars at T3 Delhi airport.” Daily affair at IGI T3 Coming to Delhi airport is …

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