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Bihar: AAI to carry ‘pre-feasibility study’ for commercial flights in 6 towns

Patna, April 25 (UNI) With a view to expanding the air connectivity network in Bihar, Airport Authority of India (AAI) will carry out ‘pre-feasibility study’ to start commercial flight operations from six towns of the state.
The decision was taken in the meeting of Bihar cabinet held here on Friday in the leadership of the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
After the meeting, additional chief secretary S Siddharth told news persons that the state cabinet gave its nod to the AAI to carry out ‘pre-feasibility study’ in six towns of Madhubani, Birpur, Munger, Valmikinagar, Bhagalpur and Saharsa.
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Nitish announces financial assistance of Rs two lakhs each for kins of Delhi accident victims

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Bengal sports minister slams decision to move matches from Eden Gardens

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Odisha contributes significantly to India’s forest and ecological landscape: Singhkhuntia

22 May 2025 | 9:03 PM

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