Agartala: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has completed preliminary work to upgrade Agartala airport as an international airport to boost the region’s connectivity with Southeast Asia, an official said on Monday.
“The prime minister is likely to lay the foundation for upgrading the Agartala airport on December 1. However, his programme would be finalised in a day or two,” a top official said.
He said: “The Tripura transport minister accompanied by top state government and AAI officials has visited the Agartala airport on Sunday to supervise the proposed ceremony to be held at the airport in connection with the foundation stone laying.”
The prime minister, during his four-day visit to northeast region, is scheduled to visit Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.
24/11/14 IANS/Gulf News
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“The prime minister is likely to lay the foundation for upgrading the Agartala airport on December 1. However, his programme would be finalised in a day or two,” a top official said.
He said: “The Tripura transport minister accompanied by top state government and AAI officials has visited the Agartala airport on Sunday to supervise the proposed ceremony to be held at the airport in connection with the foundation stone laying.”
The prime minister, during his four-day visit to northeast region, is scheduled to visit Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.
24/11/14 IANS/Gulf News
