Datia (Madhya Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Datia Airport on May 31. Preparations for the inauguration are complete, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the district.

The airport features a runway that is 1,810 metres long and 30 metres wide, capable of accommodating three flights simultaneously.

Initially, 19-seater aircraft will operate flights between Datia, Bhopal and Khajuraho. These air services will run four days a week—Monday through Thursday—benefiting residents and tourists alike, particularly those visiting the revered Pitambara Peeth.

The flights will offer an efficient travel option, with estimated fares starting at just Rs. 1,000, making air travel cheaper than train journeys. The flight duration from Datia to Bhopal is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, while the journey to Khajuraho will take about 40 minutes. This new airport is expected to boost local tourism and economic growth significantly.

Four vehicles crash in late-night accident

Bhind (Madhya Pradesh): A major road accident involving four vehicles occurred near Barhad village on NH-719 in Bhind late Wednesday night.

Around 2 am, a truck heading from Bhind collided head-on with a tractor coming from Gwalior, splitting the tractor into two pieces and overturning it. A Swift Desire car then crashed into the wrecked tractor, severely damaging its front, while a bike got trapped between the car and tractor, injuring the rider.

No fatalities were reported, but the tractor and car suffered heavy damage. The injured biker was hospitalised. Police were not immediately informed, with Mehgaon Police station in-charge Mahesh Sharma stating locals may have deemed it minor.

Locals blame frequent night time speeding for such accidents. Authorities have cleared the wreckage and restored traffic while investigating.