Holy Quran translated into Punjabi for first time

April 30, 2012

Chandigarh, April 30: Tauqir Amaan Khan is the first Pakistani to translate holy Quran into Punjabi for the first time.

The holy Quran has been translated in many languages across the world. More than 40 million people across the globe understand Punjabi. In Pakistan, 12 million people understand and speak Punjabi, whereas in India more than 30 million people understand the language.

In an exclusive interview with Daily Times, Khan said that being a Punjabi, he felt it was his responsibility to convey the message of Allah Almighty to the people in his native language. The Arabic text runs parallel to the Punjabi translation in the holy Quran translated by Khan.

He said that prior to starting the project, he read works of a good number of ulemas, including Hafiz Nazar Muhammad, Maulana Bashir Ahmad, Dr Israr Ahmad, Maulana Mududi, Javed Ahmad Ghamadi, Ameen Ahsan Islahi, Maulana Tahirul Qadri, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Mufti Mustafa Sahffi, Ashraf Ali Thanavi, Pir Karam Shah several others.

Khan said his aim was to satisfy readers of all sects since the message of the holy Quran was a universal and same for each and every individual.

“I started my work in 2002, after I came back from Hajj,” he said, adding that he spent four years reading and understanding the work of authentic ulemas.

“In 2007 I translated Suraha-e-Fatiha into Punjabi and worked for eighteen to twenty hours every day,” he disclosed. During this time I did not meet any friend or relatives, he added. Finally in December 2009, Khan completed the project.

From 2009 to 2011, he cleared all kinds of checking and gained approval from different ulemas, finally obtaining a certificate of authenticity of the Punjabi translation. He also obtained a certificate from Maulvi Mukhtar Ahmad, a registered proofreader of Punjab Religious Affairs Auqaf Department.

Currently, Khan is in search of sponsors who could help him with the printing of his translated version of holy Quran, after which he will properly launch it in the market.

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IndiGo meltdown: 200 flights cancelled; Bengaluru hit hard with 42 cancellations

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December 3,2025

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is battling one of its worst operational disruptions in recent years, with hundreds of delays and cancellations throwing domestic travel into chaos.

Government data on Tuesday showed its on-time performance plunging to 35%, an unusual dip for a carrier long associated with punctuality.

By Wednesday afternoon, airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad had collectively reported close to 200 cancellations, stranding travellers across the country.

Crew Shortage After New Duty Norms

A major trigger behind the meltdown is a severe crew shortage, especially among pilots, following the rollout of revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms last month.

The rules mandate longer rest hours and more humane rosters — a shift IndiGo has struggled to incorporate across its vast network.

Sources said several flights were grounded due to lack of cabin crew, while some delays stretched upwards of eight hours.

With IndiGo controlling over 60% of India’s domestic aviation market, the ripple effect has impacted airports nationwide.

IndiGo Issues Apology, Lists “Compounding Factors”

In a statement, IndiGo acknowledged the large-scale disruption:

“We sincerely apologise to customers. A series of unforeseen operational challenges — technology glitches, winter schedule changes, adverse weather, system congestion and updated FDTL norms — created a compounding impact that could not have been anticipated.”

To stabilise operations, the airline has begun calibrated schedule adjustments for the next 48 hours, aiming to restore punctuality. Affected passengers are being offered refunds or alternate travel arrangements, IndiGo said.

What the FDTL Rules Require

The FDTL norms, designed to reduce pilot fatigue, cap duty and flying hours as follows:
•   Maximum 8 hours of flying per day
•   35 hours per week
•   125 hours per month
•   1,000 hours per year

Crew must also receive rest equalling twice the flight duration, with a minimum 10-hour rest period in any 24-hour window.

The DGCA introduced these limits to enhance flight safety.

Hyderabad: 33 Flights Cancelled, Long Queues Reported

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport saw heavy early-morning crowds as 33 IndiGo flights (arrivals and departures) were cancelled.

The airport clarified on X that operations were normal, advising passengers to contact IndiGo directly for latest flight status.

Cancellations included flights to and from Visakhapatnam, Goa, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Madurai, Hubli, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar.

Bengaluru: 42 Flights Disrupted

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport recorded 42 cancellations — 22 arrivals and 20 departures — affecting routes to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Kolkata and Lucknow.

Passengers Vent on Social Media

Irate travellers took to X to share their experiences. One passenger stranded in Hyderabad wrote: “I have been here since 3 a.m. and missed an important meeting.”

Another said: “My flight was pushed from 1:55 PM to 2:55 PM and now 4:35 PM. I was informed only three minutes before entering the airport.”

Delhi Airport Hit by Tech Glitch

At Delhi Airport, the disruption deepened due to a slowdown in the Amadeus system — used for reservations, check-ins and departure control.

The technical issue led to longer queues and sluggish processing, adding to delays already worsened by staff shortages.

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