Common man has become used to fuel price rise: Bihar Minister

Agencies

February 20, 2021

Patna, Feb 20: Bihar Tourism Minister Narayan Prasad on Friday said that common people have become habituated to fuel price rise and inflation in the country.

His statement, which could spark a row, came after end of proceedings on the first day of the Bihar Assembly's budget session.

Asked about the hike in petrol and diesel prices affecting common people, Prasad said that common people travel by bus and train and thus, they are not affected much.

"The fuel price rise is affecting 'Khaas Log' (special people) and leaders of opposition parties who travel in cars and not common people. Common people generally become used to the situation after every budget. Common people have a habit of knowing inflation. They understand the thought behind every budget," Prasad said.

Asked if he is feeling the pinch of price rise too, he said: "It is partially affecting us and so as common people. Our people (ministers) are analysing it and they will sort out the problem."

Earlier in the day, opposition leaders had conducted symbolic protests against rise of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinder prices.

Congress MLA Shakil Ahmed reached the Assembly with a clay stove and wood to protest against the hike in LPG cylinder proces, while RJD MLAs Akhtarul Islam Shaheen and Mukesh Kumar Raushan came on bicycles to register protest against fuel price rise.

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Saudi-Kerala AIE flight diverted to Mangaluru for medical emergency

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December 2,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport responded to a medical emergency late on Monday night. Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late 30s experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs.

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said.

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