Posts Tagged ‘Airport’

Sydney, Apr 6 (ANI): Cathay Pacific has been honoured with the title of the world's best airline at the annual Skytrax awards. The Hong Kong based airline has beaten world's most renowned passenger aircrafts to grab the top position for the third time in the last 10 years. The annual Skytrax awards are among the most highly regarded in the industry, with the results based on surveys ... Full story

Kuwait, April 6 (IANS) In an unusual gesture, nearly half of Kuwait's cabinet turned up at the international airport to receive Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari Monday as he began his three-day visit to the oil-rich Gulf emirate. This is the first high-level visit from the Indian side to Kuwait, home to 580,000 Indians and 10 percent of the world's proven oil reserves, in nearly three ... Full story

London, Apr.1 (ANI): His face is recognized by millions of golf fans worldwide. He is a winner of five Majors and 87 titles. A sporting legend. Today that same face is a picture of bravery and courage as Spain's Severiano Ballesteros faces his most important challenge - the battle to survive after four harrowing brain tumour operations and relentless chemotherapy sessions. In his first interview ... Full story

London, Mar.31 (ANI): When US President Barack Obama touches down in London tonight, he will be cruising the British capital's streets in the limo dubbed "The Beast". According to Sky News, "The Beast", a 250,000 pound vehicle, is equipped with rocket-propelled grenades, a night-vision camera and pump-action shotguns to destroy would-be attackers. "The Beast's" titanium superstructure is capable of shielding the president from a chemical weapons attack. ... Full story

Lahore, Mar. 30 (ANI): Indicating the frequent US interference in Pakistan, former Pakistan President General (r) Pervez Musharraf has said that no outsider had any right to cross the border into Pakistan, and serious notice must be taken of any such actions. Speaking to media at Islamabad airport before leaving for China on a 10-day visit, he said US forces must not stage drone attacks in ... Full story

Washington, Mar.30 (ANI): Many in the United States have started expressing concern over the growth of the Muslim population in the country, and the simultaneous influential outreach of Islamic law in the daily lives of Americans. Many see Islamic law's growing influence as a threat and critics of the Shariah point to cases such as the airport in Minneapolis, where some ... Full story

Washington, Mar. 27 (ANI): Hero pilot Chesley (Sully) Sullenberger is going to share his success story with America - and the world, but only at a price. Sullenberger glided into aviation history on January 15 with a flawless emergency landing in the Hudson River ... Full story

Srinagar, Mar 27 (ANI): The opening of an international airport has buoyed the hopes of flower growers in Kashmir as avenues for selling their produce in international markets open up. Flower growers and exporters are anticipating a huge boost in flower business, as they are hopeful to tap the international markets especially the ... Full story

Amsterdam - The Dutch government on Wednesday announced a 6- billion-euro (8.1-billion-dollar) economic stimulus plan that will see investment followed by cost-cutting in 2011 to tackle the economic crisis. Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, presenting the plan to parliament, said the funds would be spent over six years, primarily on infrastructure projects, unemployment prevention and sustainable energy over the next six years. The government would also introduce ... Full story

Nicosia, Mar 12 (ANI): The refurbishment of Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport, which currently serves some 25 scheduled airlines, has been completed. Now, the Terminal is in a position to serve five million passengers, compared to three million before the improvement works began. Terminal 2 has extended its check-in and boarding facilities, improved its interior and exterior décor and created more dining choices than before. ... Full story

Leirongthel Pitra (Manipur), Mar 9 (ANI): Uncertainty and fear have gripped people in the remote villages of Thoubal District of Manipur due to constant threats by militants. Unable to handle the situation, people have decided to leave the villages and have sought the state Government's help for protection from ... Full story

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Brit actor Joe Swash has revealed that he will be living with actress Pamela Anderson in the UK and America for a new TV show. The 'I'm A Celeb' winner is spending time with the Baywatch icon for an upcoming Living TV documentary, which is titled 'Living With My Idol', reports the Sun. Swash had accidentally let ... Full story

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Victoria Beckham was recently spotted dressed like the chauffeur Parker from 'Thunderbirds' at Los Angeles LAX Airport. With her grey chauffeur-style hat and matching trench coat, Posh could easily be mistaken as Parker from the hit television series. The former Spice Girl arrived at the LA airport to board a flight to Milan. The 34-year-old style icon was donning a pair of huge Ray-Ban ... Full story

Chennai, Mar 6 (ANI): Sounds of wailing filled the air as family members of Simon Paramanathan, the Indian worker who was killed by his abductors in Afghanistan, mourned their loss upon receiving his body in their hometown Chennai. Tears rolled down their faces as grief stricken relatives waited outside the airport to receive Simon's ... Full story

Melbourne, Mar 5 (ANI): Australian umpires Simon Taufel and Steve Davis, who were officiating in the drawn Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, have said they can't believe that they are still alive after the Lahore terror attack. Taufel arrived home in Sydney this morning, two days after being caught in the attack on the Sri Lankan team bus on the way to the Gaddafi ... Full story

Vancouver (Canada), Mar 4 (ANI): A lawyer representing for Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombing case, says the government has no evidence to suggest that his client is trying to hide assets to avoid repaying 1.8-million dollars in legal fees. Bruce McLeod has filed documents in a British Columbia Appeal Court showing that two commercial properties owned by Malik and ... Full story

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): Rihanna and Chris Brown are back in Los Angeles after reportedly reconciling in Miami. The duo was spotted together at Miami International Airport, reports Usmagazine.com. Brown photographed arriving on a private jet in Los Angeles. ihanna, 21, was also photographed in L.A. The pair met in Miami - less than ... Full story

London, March 02 (ANI): Troubled singer Amy Winehouse returned to London after a two-month Caribbean break. Although the 'Back to Black' hitmaker was more than happy to head home and meet estranged husband Blake Fielder-Civil, she had an unpleasant encounter with a co-passenger, who she thought gave her strange looks. "Amy went wild. She thought this guy was giving her strange looks and just lost it," ... Full story

Pakyong (Sikkim), Feb 28 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has acknowledged the need for better air connectivity to ensure economic development of remote areas like Sikkim. Addressing a gathering after performing the Bhumi Pujan for proposed airport at Pakyong near Gangtok ... Full story

Port Blair, Feb 28 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi will visit the Andaman islands of Car Nicobar and Cambell Bay where she will unveil a statue of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Indira Point. Before leaving for New Delhi, Gandhi will also hand over the keys of permanent shelters to tsunami-affected persons near Car Nicobar Airport, re-emphasizing the UPA Government's pledge to rehabilitate and improve ... Full story