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India.com
19-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Kashmiri Students Rescued From Conflict-Hit Iran, Praise Centre
It's jubilee time for two medical college friends, Humaira Saadiq and Sheikh Afsa, as they landed safely at Srinagar Airport. They consider themselves lucky to be rescued by the Government of India from war-torn Iran. It took them four days, moving from one city to another, to cross the Iran border into Armenia, from where they were airlifted by an Indian aircraft to return home. Upon arrival in the Kashmir Valley, the Kashmiri students wholeheartedly appreciated the Indian Embassy for arranging transport to the airport and ensuring their security amid the conflict. They also expressed immense gratitude for the coordination of the central government. The leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was praised for their herculean efforts that enabled the students' safe return to India. "I am feeling very good and calm. It was a very hectic journey for us. I feel so relieved to see my parents and be back home. The Government of India made 110 percent efforts to evacuate us. They did everything within their control. We are very thankful to them. We didn't get any sleep; sometimes we didn't even have food or water. But we kept going with the hope of seeing our parents—and we made it. It was a very bad situation. We didn't think we would survive, but we did," Humaira Saadiq said. "I'm relieved to be home. Our families were under so much stress because of us. We kept trying to assure them that we were safe, but as parents, their concern was natural. We are so happy to be with them now and feel very safe. Mentally, we are still distressed by the situation. The last few days were very disturbing. We were terrified after seeing the bombings. The MEA did so much for us," Sheikh Afsa, another student, added. Out of the 94 students who reached India this morning, many flew directly to their homes in Kashmir. For the others, the UT Government arranged buses from Delhi to Kashmir, which are scheduled to reach the valley on June 20. While the evacuation was widely praised, students faced logistical challenges upon arriving in Delhi. The Jammu and Kashmir government arranged State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) buses to transport the students to Srinagar. However, many criticized the poor condition of the buses and the decision to make them travel by road after their traumatic 4-day journey from Iran via Armenia and Doha. Some felt the students were 'dumped' into SRTC buses. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) strongly criticized the government's treatment of the students, calling it a government failure. "It's very unfortunate that our children, who were already traumatized in Iran, were rescued to Delhi—and then completely neglected. The state government should have received and consoled them. Instead, there was no support. The onward journey was in RTC buses when they should have been flown home. The state government is showing insensitivity toward its own children. We are thankful to the central government for the swift evacuation, but we must be more caring towards our children. Mehbooba Mufti is in touch with the MEA, and our only concern is ensuring that all students return safely to Kashmir," the PDP Spokesperson added. The bus issue sparked widespread criticism of the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government. Even parents expressed dissatisfaction, saying that while they were thankful for the rescue, the state must be better prepared for the next batch of students. Zahoor Ahmed, a parent, said, "We found out about the Iran attacks on Friday. When we saw the intensity, we were extremely worried. The internet there was slow, and communication was difficult. We contacted our local MP, who got in touch with the MEA. We're very thankful for their swift response. We expected the state government to bring our children home by air, not by buses. Their response was very poor." The office of then-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah acknowledged the complaints and said the confusion was due to miscommunication. They clarified that 'proper deluxe buses' had been arranged for the onward journey to Kashmir. Tanveer Saadiq, Chief Spokesperson of the National Conference and MLA, said, "We arranged deluxe buses from Delhi to Srinagar. The parents were extremely distressed. We will continue working until all our students are back from Iran. It was a big challenge for the MEA to bring them from Iran to Armenia due to the difficult terrain." The evacuation of Kashmiri students from Iran was conducted under Operation Sindhu, a significant effort by the Indian Government to ensure the safety of its citizens amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that over 600 Indian students, primarily from Jammu and Kashmir, were relocated to safer areas within Iran, such as Qom, before further evacuation. Additional flights are being planned. The Indian Embassy in Tehran has set up a 24/7 emergency helpline for students still stranded in Iran. As the situation there continues to worsen, families are growing more concerned and are urging the government to speed up evacuation efforts for their children.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar diverted to Chandigarh due to bad weather
IndiGo flight 6E 2248, operating from Delhi to Srinagar, was diverted to Chandigarh on Tuesday after being denied landing clearance at Srinagar Airport due to adverse weather conditions. According to airline officials, the Airbus A320, carrying approximately 120 passengers, landed safely at Chandigarh International Airport in the evening after it was unable to land in Srinagar. 'The flight was diverted owing to bad weather in Srinagar. After landing in Chandigarh, the aircraft remained grounded for nearly an hour for refuelling,' said an IndiGo spokesperson. Following the refuelling halt, the aircraft was at Chandigarh airport waiting for weather conditions so that it could land at its destination.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Srinagar Airport User Charges Waiver: FIA Appeals for Waiver of Charges to Revive Kashmir Air Travel Post-Attack, ET Infra
Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. Airline industry body FIA has sought waivers on user development fee and aviation security fee for a year at Srinagar Airport to boost air travel demand to and from Kashmir, which has taken a hit in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which has Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet also said that financial incentives play an important role in rebuilding traffic apart from other safety and security measures, which the government is already every departing passenger shells out ₹1,050 as UDF and ₹200 as Aviation ASF plus GST, as per the support required to boost air travel demand at Srinagar airport, FIA said, "May we request, if the government can waive both UDF and ASF for every departing passenger from Srinagar airport for a period of one year with immediate effect. It will boost air travel demand to and from Srinagar airport."Airlines in India, have been playing a key role in connecting India and in nation building with its high economic and employment multiplier. Airlines have played a vital role in substantial growth of tourism in the Kashmir region over years, it said."After the Pahalgam incident, tourists are terrified and no one is travelling to Kashmir region for tourism purposes. There is no demand for air travel to and from Kashmir. Hotels are empty there," the FIA said."In view of the above, we request the MoCA's urgent intervention with the Finance Ministry to have these requirements removed altogether and to align with APIS information already submitted to the Bureau of Immigration," the airlines body said in the communication.>
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight turbulence: Passengers scream, pray as cabin shakes violently; dramatic videos capture panic. WATCH
Delhi To Srinagar IndiGo Flight Turbulence Video: Amid heavy rain and a hailstorm in Delhi on Wednesday evening, an IndiGo flight en route to Srinagar encountered severe turbulence and weather-related damage. The aircraft's nose cone was impacted during the rough conditions, but it landed safely, confirmed Srinagar Airport director Javed Anjum. Dramatic videos recorded by passengers onboard Flight 6E 2142 have since gone viral, leaving the Internet stunned. In one widely shared clip from inside the cabin, the aircraft can be seen shaking violently as it gets caught in the storm. Passengers, including children, are heard screaming and crying in fear, with flashes of lightning visible through the windows. Several voices are heard praying aloud as the turbulence intensifies, capturing the panic and helplessness felt mid-air. Watch here: We had a narrow escape from Delhi to Srinagar flight indigo. Special thanks to the captain and cabin crew. @indigo @GreaterKashmir @RisingKashmir — I_am_aaqib (@am_aaqib) May 21, 2025 Passenger Sheikh Samiullah told PTI that he feared the worst during the flight. 'I was onboard the IndiGo flight and everything seemed normal at first, until the pilot suddenly announced we were heading into a rough patch and asked us to fasten our seatbelts,' he recalled. 'I'm a frequent flyer, but I've never experienced turbulence like that. It was terrifying. I'm truly grateful to the pilot for bringing us down safely,' he said. Watch: Heart's still racing, but I feel like I've been reborn. Grateful to Allah. — Sheikh Samiullah (@_iamsamiullah) May 21, 2025 Another passenger, Owais Maqbool Hakeem, reacted to a post sharing the news. 'I was in this flight …. We just landed and it's a miracle we Landed,' he wrote. I was in this flight …. We just landed and it's a miracle we Landed … 😭😭 — Owais Maqbool Hakeem (@owaismaqbool) May 21, 2025 Along with an image of the damaged IndiGo airplane, Ubair Shah, another passenger, shared his experience on X. 'The situation was so intense even some crew members were in tears. Grateful to the pilot for regaining control,' Shah wrote. Experienced extreme turbulence on @IndiGo6E flight 6E2142 from Delhi-Srinagar today — sudden drop of ~3900 ft mid-air. The situation was so intense even some crew members were in tears. Grateful to the pilot for regaining control. A flight I'll never forget. #IndiGo @DGCAIndia — Ubair Shah (@shahubair) May 21, 2025 According to live flight tracking platform Flightradar24, the aircraft landed in Srinagar on schedule at 6:30 PM. In an official statement, IndiGo said, 'IndiGo flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered a sudden hailstorm en route. The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol, and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar.'
Business Upturn
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Upturn
IndiGo Delhi-Srinagar flight makes emergency landing after hailstorm; 227 passengers safe
A major mid-air incident was averted on Wednesday, 21 May, when IndiGo flight 6E-2142, operating from Delhi to Srinagar, encountered a sudden and severe hailstorm shortly before landing. The flight, carrying 227 passengers, was hit by intense turbulence that triggered panic onboard. Despite the alarming conditions, the pilots managed to safely land the aircraft at Srinagar Airport around 6:30 PM. The successful emergency landing drew praise for the flight crew's composure and skill. IndiGo later issued an official statement confirming the event, 'IndiGo flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm en route. The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar. The airport team attended to the customers after arrival of the aircraft, prioritizing their wellbeing and comfort. The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance.' IndiGo flight 6E-2142 traveling from Delhi to Srinagar encountered intense turbulence during its journey. #indigo — Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) May 21, 2025 IndiGo's 6E-2142 from Delhi to Srinagar caught in a severe hailstorm #aviation — Arindam Majumder (@ari_maj) May 21, 2025 Passengers described the turbulence as 'frightening' and credited the crew with maintaining calm and order during the ordeal. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The aircraft is now undergoing standard post-incident checks before being cleared for further operations. News desk at
