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Airline performance improves in February

In a significant relief for air travellers, airlines` performance has improved compared to January 2024. While the number of passengers remained roughly the same, those affected by issues such as delays or cancellations decreased drastically by 3,66,784, dropping from 5,52,231 in January to 1,85,447 in February. However, the number of official complaints lodged with the DGCA has slightly increased in February. mid-day spoke with DGCA officials and airline staff to uncover the reasons behind this significant decline in affected…

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Mauris Noronha`s bodyguard sent in police custody till February 13

A court in Mumbai remanded Amrindra Mishra, the bodyguard of social activist Mauris Noronha, in police custody till February 13. Amrindra Mishra (44) was produced before the Esplanade Magistrate Court today.  It is alleged that Morris Norhana had used Mishra`s licenced revolver to commit the crime. The bodyguard of social activist Mauris Noronha was arrested on Friday by the Mumbai Crime Branch after it initiated a probe following the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar during a…

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Western Railway to operate jumbo block on Sunday, February 4

Western Railway (WR) has announced that it will operate a Jumbo Block on Sunday, February 4, 2024, to facilitate essential maintenance work on tracks, signaling, and overhead equipment. Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Sumit Thakur, in a statement said that the block will be implemented on the up fast line between Borivali and Andheri stations and on the down fast line between Goregaon and Borivali stations, for five hours from 10 am to 3 pm. “During the…

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PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai coastal road expressway on February 19

BMC chief Iqbal Singh Chahal said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the Mumbai coastal road expressway and lay the foundation stone for the Goregaon-Mulund link road on February 19. Under the first phase, a 10-kilometre, four-lane south-bound stretch from Worli to Marine Drive will be opened for the public a day after the inauguration, newswire PTI reported. In Pics: Mumbai Coastal Road`s first phase, Worli to Nariman Point, gears up for…

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Horoscope today, February 2: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for February 2. Aries   March 21 – April 20Being analytical about an issue is the first step to resolving it maturely. Having proved credentials makes you indispensible to the company.Cosmic tip: Don’t allow inhibitions to decide about pursuing a certain decision. Taurus   April 21 – May…

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Computerised patient records in Maharashtra govt hospitals by February

The state’s medical education department is expected to further expand the healthcare management information system (HMIS) next month in all 16 medical colleges. The system was shut down in 2022 following a legal dispute between the state authorities and the contractor over non-payment of dues worth crores. It was then partially resumed at JJ Hospital on a trial basis in November and then in December at other medical college hospitals in the state after the task of managing the…

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Maharashtra cabinet members to visit Ayodhya Ram temple in February first week

Members of the Maharashtra cabinet will visit Ayodhya to offer prayers at the newly-inaugurated Ram temple in the first week of February, an official said on Wednesday, reported the PTI The visit of the Maharashtra ministers is likely to take place on February 5, he said. There are 29 members in the council of ministers in Maharashtra, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, as per the PTI. A new idol of…

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Mumbai: BMC promises one arm of Gokhale bridge on February 25

After setting and missing deadlines several times, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has promised to ensure one arm of Andheri’s Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge is opened on February 25. Civic and railway officials held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the issue. Residents and activists, meanwhile, are sceptical about the latest deadline as they believed the bridge hasn’t been put on girders yet. The first girder of the crucial east-west connector was launched on the intervening night of December…

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Finland closes 4 checkpoints on border with Russia until 18 February

Finland closes 4 checkpoints on border with Russia until 18 February https://img.pravda.com/images/doc/0/9/092ecbb-finland.jpg Stock PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Finland has closed four of its eight border crossings with Russia during the night of 17-18 November due to an increase in migration. The restrictions are set to be in effect until 18 February 2024, with the possibility of extension if necessary. Source: European Pravda Details: The Imatra, Niirala, Nuijamaa, and Vaalimaa border crossing points, located along the border of Eastern Finland, stopped…

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