New coronavirus strain: India extends ban on UK flights till Jan 7
First Published: 30th December, 2020 18:27 IST
A decision has been taken to extend the temporary suspension of flights to and from the United Kingdom till 7 January 2021, informed Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on
A decision has been taken to extend the temporary suspension of flights to and from the United Kingdom till 7 January 2021, informed Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday.
The government has imposed a ban on flights coming to India from the UK with effect from December 22 in the view of new strain of COVID-19 detected in the UK.
According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a total of 20 persons have been found in the country with the mutant variant of SARS- CoV-2 virus reported from the UK.
Meanwhile, the Government of India extended the suspension of scheduled commercial international flights till Jan 31, 2021 in the wake of COVID-19. However, restrictions shall not to apply on special flights and international air cargo operations approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation. (ANI)
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Bangladesh requests India to send Sheikh Hasina back
23rd December 2024
Live Manipur CM Thanks Assam CM For Allowing IRB Recruits From Manipur to Train at Police Academy in Dergaon
23rd December 2024
Live Water Tank Tragedy: Kin of Deceased Student Demands Sealing of School, High Level Probe
23rd December 2024
Live Indian Hockey Player Lalremsiami Hmarzote Extends Christmas and New Year Greetings
23rd December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Bangladesh requests India to send Sheikh Hasina back
The request was made through a "note verbale" to the Indian government, Bangladesh's Interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser.
23rd December 2024
“Kuwait’s highest civilian honour recognises PM Modi’s leadership in strengthening India-Gulf ties”: EAM Jaishankar
PM Modi was honoured with Kuwait's highest civilian award 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' by Emir of Kuwait
23rd December 2024
Small plane crashes into Brazilian city, killing at least 10 people
The aircraft collided with several buildings, causing widespread damage and leaving over a dozen people injured, according to official Brazilian authorities.
23rd December 2024
35 dead in bus-truck collision on highway in Southeastern Brazil
Thirteen people were also injured and taken to hospitals in the nearby city of Teofilo Otoni.
22nd December 2024
“India will become growth engine of the world”: PM Modi in Kuwait
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation of Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
22nd December 2024