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Centre to set up mechanism to monitor airfares

The minister has also written to the state governments to cut down excise duty on the ATF to help the airlines recover from losses.

21 Sep 2019 2:01 AM

This is the second attempt by the NDA government to sell stakes in debt-laden Air India, after failing to hive off 76 per cent stake due to lack of interest from the buyers.

Government kickstarts process for AI’s disinvestment

The civil aviation minister had said recently that the government is better prepared this time.

20 Sep 2019 2:36 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri said the government's request for proposals have received a great response by the stakeholders. (Photo: File)

New Parliament building to come up by 2024: Hardeep Singh Puri

Puri said the new Land Pooling Policy will transform Delhi into the world's largest megapolis by 2024.

13 Sep 2019 7:52 PM

Stressing upon the need for infrastructure development, Vijayan said, "The aim is to improve the infrastructure and building upon the trust of the people and implementing the development work.'(Photo: File)

'Kochi's water metro to be operational by March 2020,' says Pinarayi Vijayan

The Water Metro is an integrated water transport project connecting 10 islands in Kochi's suburbs.

04 Sep 2019 9:14 AM

The Aam Aadmi Party appointed has recently appointed Singh as its Rajasthan in-charge. (Photo: File)

AAP leader Sanjay Singh claims he wasn’t ‘allowed to board IndiGo flight’, tweets to Hardeep Puri

Singh claimed that he was stopped from boarding despite the gate being open and having a boarding pass.

01 Sep 2019 5:22 PM

Minister of civil aviation Hardeep Singh Puri addresses the media at a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Centre determined to sell national carrier, says Hardeep Singh Puri

The NDA government in its first term had failed to get a buyer for the national carrier.

30 Aug 2019 2:34 AM

‘When Jet Airways ceased operation we had 540 aircraft in the sky but a false narrative was floated that Indian skies will be adversely affected. We are adding new aircraft to maintain fleet as per the traffic requirement," said Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. (Photo: ANI)

Nearly 15 aircraft added per month to ease passenger traffic: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Delhi Airport alone deals with 70 million fliers per yr, both Delhi, Mumbai airports together roughly deal with 34pc of passengers in India.

29 Aug 2019 5:30 PM

Out of the six, three have been awarded to Adani group and issues related to two others have been resolved, civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said during the Question Hour. (Photo: File | ANI)

India's air passenger traffic to touch 1 billion, says Puri

On Thursday, civil aviation minister told Lok Sabha that government had taken a decision to privatise six airports.

25 Jul 2019 2:10 PM

Chadha, Atishi nominations won’t be accepted, hints Puri

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot has nominated four representatives, including Chadha and Atishi, to the DMRC board of directors.

24 Jul 2019 6:47 AM

The AISAM panel would be meeting soon, most probably after the conclusion of the ongoing Parliament session on July 26. (Representational Image)

Amit Shah to head ministerial panel on Air India sale

The AISAM has been reconstituted. It is now a four- member panel, against five members earlier, said a source.

18 Jul 2019 3:54 PM

Naveen asks Modi govt for direct Dubai-Odisha flights

Although Air India has international flights from Bhubaneswar to Middle East via New Delhi, it is a costlier and time-consuming option.

14 Jul 2019 6:45 AM

In May this year, IndiGo maintained its lead position with 49 per cent share of the domestic passenger market, according to Indian aviation regulator DGCA. (Representational Image)

IndiGo employs around 50 pc of total foreign pilots working in India: Govt

As per governmant data total of 404 foreign pilots are working in India as of June 10 this year.

03 Jul 2019 7:28 PM

The Union Minister also said, 'We are committed to helping Punjab in any way we could and would look into the demands of the state. We would ensure maximum flights from Punjab to cater to the demand for global travel.' (Photo: ANI)

Hardeep Singh Puri assures Punjab CM of quick approval of Sultanpur Lodhi project

The town holds historical significance due to its association with Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji.

28 Jun 2019 5:13 PM

CM announced free travel without proposal, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Earlier this week, Mr Kejriwal announced that his government proposes to make travel for women free in public transport buses and Metro trains.

07 Jun 2019 6:42 AM

Members of the Council for Trade Development and Promotion and the Board of Trade will be meeting to deliberate upon all issues related to the country's trade, an official said. (Representational Image)

Commerce Ministry to hold meet on Jun 6 to discuss ways to boost exports

Board of Trade (BoT) would seek views of all stakeholders on the forthcoming foreign trade policy.

03 Jun 2019 5:48 PM

'In 2015, the NGT instructed the Delhi government to relocate the scrap industry in Mayapuri. For four years, the Kejriwal government didn’t do anything about it', Hardeep Singh Puri. (Photo: ANI)

Kejriwal responsible for Mayapuri violence: Hardeep Singh Puri

Puri added that the pollution plan by the NGT has to be implemented by the Delhi government’s concerned department.

14 Apr 2019 11:02 AM

Hardeep Puri with party supporters outside Delhi BJP office on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

AAP vows to expose Hardeep Singh Puri for his ‘anti-Delhi’ policies

AAP chief spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said Mr Puri need not worry about AAP, rather tell the people about his ‘anti-Delhi’ approach.

21 Mar 2019 3:21 AM

The BJP has been consistently under attack from the Opposition after Niram Modi managed to flee the country weeks before investigating agencies opened probe. (Photo: File)

You can run, but can't hide from chowkidaar: BJP on Nirav Modi arrest

Nirav Modi, and his uncle Mehul Choksi are wanted in India's biggest scam of over Rs 13,500 crore.

20 Mar 2019 4:23 PM

AAP govt stumbling block in regularisation process: Puri

Puri was speaking at a two-day international conference organised to discuss the ‘Master Plan for Delhi-2041’.

20 Feb 2019 2:49 AM

Puri said the country has over 250 million senior citizens, and there is a need to look at their issues as they enter a new phase after leading a productive life. (Photo: FIle)

`No of houses sanctioned under PMAY will reach 75 lakh before polls'

No. of houses sanctioned under the PMAY would reach 7.5 million before the code of conduct for Lok Sabha polls comes into force: H.S.Puri.

10 Feb 2019 10:00 AM

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