PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Shivamogga airport in Karnataka

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Shivamogga airport in Karnataka

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Category : National Published on: March 01 2023

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Shivamogga airport with a lotus-shaped terminal. The event coincided with the 80th birthday of Karnataka BJP strongman and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa.
  • Shivamogga is the home district of Yediyurappa, a four-time Chief Minister. The new airport has been developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore.
  • The passenger terminal building of the airport can handle 300 passengers per hour.
  • PM Modi also laid the foundation stones for two railway projects, Shikaripura–Ranebennur new Railway line and Koteganguru Railway coaching depot, during his visit to Karnataka.
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