KAILASHAHAR AIRPORT REVIVAL
Kailashahar Airbase revival: Why a forgotten 1971 war airstrip might be key to India’s NE strategy
Tripura's Kailashahar airport, inactive since 1971, will soon be revived. This move will improve connectivity, complementing Agartala Airport. The Airports Authority of India is assessing the site for development. The revival gains importance amid developments in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat Airport. Kailashahar Airport played a key role in the 1971 war. Reviving it will boost regional security and infrastructure near the border.
Mock drill: Is India planning another Operation amid border tensions with Pakistan in the west and Bangladesh in the east?
India has delayed a mock drill near the Pakistan border. This follows increased tensions and Operation Sindoor. The eastern border with Bangladesh also sees more activity. India is reviving the Kailashahar airfield. This is amid concerns about China's moves in Bangladesh. The government says drills are routine. But the timing raises questions about India's readiness.
AAI initiates process to revive Kailashahar airport in Tripura
The Airport Authority of India plans to revive the Kailashahar airport. The airport is in Tripura's Unakoti district. AAI officials visited the airport to assess the situation. The airport has been defunct for over 30 years. It was important during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. AAI needs more land to extend the runway.
AAI team visits Kailashahar Airport to explore feasibility of resumption of air service
A team of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) visited the Kailashahar Airport in Tripura's Unakoti district to explore the feasibility of resumption of air service, officials said here on Wednesday. The airport located near the Indo-Bangla border has been shut down since the early 90's on account of lack of adequate passengers.
