The UDAN scheme was launched in October 2016 as part of the National Civil Aviation Policy. It aims to make flying more affordable and connect remote regions in India. The scheme has a goal of connecting 72 airports, including 45 unserved and underserved ones. The airfare for a one-hour journey under this scheme is capped at INR 2,500
21 October,2024 02:13 PM IST | Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh | mid-day online correspondent
Despite making a mark in national-level tournaments, Mumbai’s sole cricketer of Tibetan origin Jetsun Narbu Chee still battles for recognition in the city circuit
06 October,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Spandana Bhura
Having stuck together for 20 years, the Gangtok-based rock veterans of Still Waters make their way to the city for a touch of throwback rock music and high energy
05 October,2024 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Even though the tremors felt was mild, many people could be seen gathering outside their residences in case another quake strikes
09 August,2024 08:56 AM IST | Gangtok | ANI
Bhumi Pednekar has praised the Sikkim government for their actions towards responsible tourism and eco-conservation
23 July,2024 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The district administration had to set up log bridges over the slides to facilitate movement by foot and by vehicles where roads were motorable
18 June,2024 11:44 AM IST | Gangtok | PTI
Alerts have been issued for various parts of the country, including Assam and Meghalaya, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected until June 20.
17 June,2024 01:23 PM IST | Guwahati | ANI
BMC, in its Mumbai weather update, stated that the city will be experiencing a low tide at 1.23 pm of 2.36 metres.
16 June,2024 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The swearing-in ceremony, which is likely to be attended by around 30,000 people, will commence at 4.30 pm, the officials said.
10 June,2024 12:50 PM IST | Gangtok | mid-day online correspondent
Arunachal Assembly elections
In a statement, the party hailed the leadership of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Pawar and Praful Patel, with the latter taking to social media platform X to assert that the victory was a "significant step on our journey to regain national party status"
02 June,2024 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
