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Extreme Cold Grounds Flights in Northwestern Canada, Highlighting Winter Travel Risks

Extreme Cold Grounds Flights in Northwestern Canada, Highlighting Winter Travel Risks

Edmonton(Rajeev Sharma): A powerful Arctic cold wave has swept through far northwestern Canada, driving temperatures below –50°C and forcing airlines to cancel flights as aircraft became unsafe to operate. Even in clear weather, extreme cold can severely impact aviation by affecting engine performance, fuel systems, hydraulics, tires, and sensitive electronic equipment, creating serious safety risks on the ground and in the air. Aviation experts note that such conditions can cause metal components to become brittle, fluids to thicken, and onboard systems to malfunction, making normal operations impossible. As a result, airlines grounded aircraft to protect passenger safety and prevent long-term…
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Dense Fog and Bad Weather Disrupt Flights, Indigo Cancels 57 Operations Across Major Airports

Dense Fog and Bad Weather Disrupt Flights, Indigo Cancels 57 Operations Across Major Airports

National Times Bureau :- Severe fog and adverse weather conditions have forced Indigo Airlines to cancel 57 flights across various airports, causing widespread disruption for travelers. According to the airline’s official website, an additional 13 flights scheduled for Sunday have also been called off, primarily due to weather forecasts and operational constraints. Major airports affected include Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has designated the period from December 10 to February 10 as the “official fog period,” mandating that airlines deploy pilots trained for low-visibility operations and aircraft equipped with CAT-IIIB technology.…
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IndiGo cancels over 100 flights amid worsening crew shortage; delays across major airports

IndiGo cancels over 100 flights amid worsening crew shortage; delays across major airports

National Times Bureau :- IndiGo’s operations faced a major setback on Thursay as India’s largest airline cancelled more than 100 flights across the country and reported widespread delays, with staffing shortages emerging as the primary challenge, sources said. Passengers flying out of key airports, including Bengaluru and Mumbai, were left coping with long queues and extended waiting times as the airline struggled to deploy adequate cockpit and cabin crew. The situation, which began deteriorating late Tuesday, escalated further by Wednesday morning, impacting flight schedules nationwide. In an official statement, IndiGo confirmed the disruptions but cited a combination of reasons behind…
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Flood Disruption: Several Trains Cancelled on Jammu-Punjab Route for August 30

Flood Disruption: Several Trains Cancelled on Jammu-Punjab Route for August 30

National Times Bureau :- Heavy floods in Punjab and Jammu have disrupted train services, leading to the cancellation of multiple trains scheduled for August 30. Passengers are facing severe inconvenience as travel plans are thrown off track. List of Cancelled Trains The following trains have been cancelled: Vande Bharat Express (26406-05) Shri Shakti Superfast Express (22462) Shalimar Express Bhagat Ki Kothi–Jammu Tawi Express Ajmer Junction–Jammu Tawi Pooja Express Kanpur Central–Jammu Tawi Express Nadeem–Jammu Tawi Kolkata Terminal–Jammu Tawi Howrah Junction–Jammu Tawi New Delhi–Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Amritsar–Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Some Trains Short-Terminated Midway Due to the ongoing floods, several trains…
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US Stops Work Visas for Truck Drivers After Florida Crash by Punjabi Driver

US Stops Work Visas for Truck Drivers After Florida Crash by Punjabi Driver

National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident in Florida has led the United States government to take a strong decision affecting thousands of foreign truck drivers. After a Punjabi truck driver made a wrong U-turn, causing a deadly crash, the US has immediately suspended the issuance of work visas for commercial truck drivers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this decision on his social media account, stating that the increasing number of foreign truck drivers operating large tractor-trailers is putting American lives at risk and threatening the livelihood of local drivers. The Florida Accident That Sparked the Ban…
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Punjab’s Rs.800-Crore Road & Bridge Projects Cancelled; State Urges Centre to Reconsider

Punjab’s Rs.800-Crore Road & Bridge Projects Cancelled; State Urges Centre to Reconsider

National Times Bureau :- The Centre has cancelled projects worth nearly Rs. 800 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Punjab, which included the construction of 64 roads (total length 628.48 km) and 38 new bridges. Most of these projects were located in border districts such as Pathankot, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran. The Punjab government has written to Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, urging early approval to avoid disruption to connectivity in rural and border areas. The projects, sanctioned in March, were to be executed using Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) — an eco-friendly technology…
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