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“We will continue our efforts to give more speed to the possibilities here and to give them wings. We have started this. We will work to move this forward”, Dhami said.

TEHRI GARHWAL (UTTARAKHAND): Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday attended the Tehri Lake Festival Himalayan-O2 2026, highlighting the objective to make it a major hub for sports. Adressing the event, he said, “Our government’s goal is to make Tehri an important place for water and adventure sports. A place where national and international athletes come for water sports and adventure sports,” he said, adding that sports such as kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, and scuba diving are being encouraged.“We will continue our efforts to give more speed to the possibilities here and to give them wings. We have started this. We will work to move this forward”, he added. Highlighting that the development of the Tehri Lake is being carried out as part of the Pratam Gram of Timan village, he said, “Rs 1.3 billion has been invested in the development of the Tehri Lake and the construction of the Ring Road.”Encouraging the players to pursue their sports, he assured them of support from the government. “I would like to tell all our players that they should dedicate themselves to the sport, and they should carry this feeling with them in their lives. I would like to tell all the young players that they should move forward with full dedication, enthusiasm and self-confidence to realize their dreams,” said Dhami.“I am sure that in the future, you will definitely make India and our state proud on national and international stages,” he added. Tehri Lake is steadily emerging as a major attraction for tourists from across India and abroad. Under the leadership of chief minister Dhami, tourism in Uttarakhand is gaining a new identity. The CM also emphasized that through tourism, new employment opportunities are being created for local youth.

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Hyderabad: India’s pharmaceutical sector is staring at potential losses of Rs 2,500– Rs 5,000 crore if March exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the wider West Asia and North Africa (WANA) are completely disrupted by the ongoing West Asia conflict, which is intensifying pressure on freight, shipping routes, and delivery schedules, according to the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil).GCC countries currently account for 5.58% of India’s total exports, with pharma a growing component of that trade. As per recent industry data, Indian pharmaceutical exports to the WANA region rose from $1,320.44 million in FY 2020-21 to $1,749.68 million in FY 2024-25.

Countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Yemen rely heavily on India for cost-effective medicines, even as momentum grew in emerging markets such as Jordan, Kuwait, and Libya, with increasing demand for vaccines, surgical products, and AYUSH formulations. However, this growth is now at risk due to ongoing challenges in the global freight market.Pharmexcil Chairman Namit Joshi said tensions in West Asia affected critical maritime and air cargo corridors. Key routes such as the Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf shipping corridors are facing heightened risks of rerouting or delays, threatening delivery schedules. This is a concern, especially for temperature-sensitive products that can be damaged by prolonged transit or cold-chain disruptions.According to Pharmexcil, the conflict already put considerable strain on the global freight market, with freight charges for both imports and exports doubling in some cases. “The doubling of freight charges for both imports and exports, accompanied by surcharges of $4,000–$8,000 per shipment, put substantial pressure on Indian pharmaceutical companies,” Joshi said.Another concern is escalating costs across the pharmaceutical supply chain, with major cost drivers including crude oil price fluctuations, rising logistics costs for APIs and finished formulations, and shipping delays that will affect inventory cycles, he said.Pharmexcil said it is monitoring developments and engaging logistics and trade stakeholders for damage control. It recommended closer coordination with govt authorities for possible freight relief measures, diversification of shipping routes and alternative logistics options, and continued dialogue with international regulators to maintain timely availability of medicines in key markets.

The upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar has received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), clearing a key regulatory hurdle and bringing the project closer to the start of flight operations.The development was confirmed by Rakesh Kumar Singh, chief executive officer of Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) and the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority, reported news agency PTI.NIAL’s nodal officer Shailendra Bhatia said the licence has been issued under civil aviation rules and covers domestic passenger flights as well as cargo operations.

Officials said the remaining operational deployment and arrangements are expected to be completed within about 45 days, adding that the airport infrastructure is now ready.“Receiving the aerodrome license is a key milestone in our journey. It reflects the strong collaboration with our partners and the rigorous work undertaken to ensure readiness for commercial operations. We are committed to delivering a modern, efficient and passenger-centric airport that will serve as a catalyst for regional economic growth,” Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer of Noida International Airport (NIA), said in a statement.The airport is expected to be formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said.

What the licence means

According to the airport authorities, the aerodrome licence issued under Rule 78 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, certifies that the airport meets regulatory requirements related to operational procedures, safety systems, infrastructure, navigation aids and emergency response standards mandated by the DGCA.The licence follows a recent security clearance from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) for domestic passenger operations as well as domestic and international cargo handling.Authorities said these approvals mark significant progress towards the airport’s operational readiness. However, commercial flight operations will begin only after the Aerodrome Security Programme (ASP) receives final approval from BCAS.“We look forward to receiving this approval in due course, following which airline schedules, ticket sales, and the formal inauguration will be announced closer to the launch of operations,” the airport said in a statement.

Project scale and capacity

The greenfield airport project, being developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, is expected to become one of the largest airports in the country once fully operational.In its first phase, the airport spans about 1,300 hectares and includes one runway and one terminal building, with the capacity to handle around 1.2 crore passengers annually.Passenger services were originally scheduled to begin in September 2024.

Operational preparations underway

Operational readiness activities under the airport’s Operational Readiness Activation and Transition (ORAT) programme are ongoing to ensure systems, processes and personnel are prepared for the launch.A major milestone was achieved in December 2024, when IndiGo operated a validation flight using an Airbus A320, successfully testing the airport’s approach procedures, navigation aids and air traffic control systems.Airport authorities said major operational infrastructure has already been completed, and concessions have been awarded for services such as ground handling, aviation fuel supply, cargo, retail, food and beverage, in-flight catering, mobility services and the airport hotel.They added that communication and navigation systems have been commissioned by the Airports Authority of India, bringing the project closer to full operational readiness