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First Direct Flight Connecting Gwalior with Bengaluru Takes Off, Air India Express Begins Daily Operations

Bengaluru 17 th Jan 2024:

Air India Express commenced daily direct flights connecting Gwalior with Bengaluru today, as the first direct flights from Gwalior took off for Bengaluru.  The flag-off of the Air India Express Gwalior-Bengaluru flight took place in the virtual presence of notable dignitaries such as Shri. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation; Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, and State Ministers from MP, Shri Pradhuman Singh Tomar and Shri Narayan Singh Kushwah. Shri Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, and Shri Mohan Singh Rathore, MLA, Gwalior attended the event at the Gwalior airport. Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, presented the first boarding pass to the Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation.

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Speaking on the occasion, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said, “In just two months since commencing operations from Gwalior with direct flights to Hyderabad, Air India Express is pleased to start direct flights to Bengaluru. Direct services from Gwalior to Delhi will also commence shortly with one stop itineraries to many cities including Ayodhya. We are proud to contribute to Gwalior’s growth story, and this reinforces our commitment to enhancing connectivity in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the growth engines of New India.”

Gwalior becomes the second Air India Express destination in the state of Madhya Pradesh, complementing existing direct flights between Indore and Sharjah. Bookings can be made through the airline’s award-winning app and website, airindiaexpress.com, as well as other major booking platforms.

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 Schedule effective 16th January 2024:

Departure Arrival Departure Time Arrival Time Frequency
Bengaluru Gwalior 05:10 07:45 Daily
Gwalior Bengaluru 15:35 18:10 Daily

Air India Express recently launched the Vista VIP, its business-class-like product, in a bid to enhance the customer experience. The offering includes wider seats and increased legroom, Gourmair hot meals, an additional baggage allowance, and Xpress ahead priority boarding services. More recently, Air India Express announced expansion of its operations to Ayodhya, offering flights to Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. This closely follows the airline launching direct flights connecting Bengaluru and Kozhikode, along with flights between Dammam in Saudi Arabia and Mumbai and Hyderabad.

Paras Hospitals Extends Medical Expertise in Gwalior with Launch of Super-Specialty OPD Services

Paras Hospitals Extends Medical Expertise in Gwalior with Launch of Super-Specialty OPD Services

Leading healthcare provider in Delhi-NCR, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram, today launched its exclusive super-specialty OPD services in Gwalior, in partnership with the city based Janak Superspecialty Hospital & Kain Cancer Care. The facility will provide expert advice and treatment in neurosurgery, Spine and complete Cancer Care. The super-speciality OPD which will be functional from today and the senior doctors will be available on every 3rd Wednesday of the month aiming to benefit the residents of Gwalior and its neighboring areas.
The OPD services were inaugurated in the honorable presence of Dr. (Prof.) Sumit Sinha, Director, Neuro and Spine Surgery, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram and Dr Rudra Prasad Acharya, Director, Surgical Oncology, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram, among various other eminent personalities, who were also present on the launch event. The OPD consultations will allow an ease of access for the local, thereby also drastically cutting down on travels for cancer and neuro related consults for both patients and their caregivers. Highly experienced and well qualified doctors from Paras Hospitals, Gurugram have already created their own milestones and are now inclined towards serving the society for ensuring better health.
Dr. (Prof.) Sumit Sinha addressed the masses and shed light on the growing incidence of neurological ailments including acute stroke, Brain tumor, head injury, disc prolapse, spine issue, neck and back pain and spine injury among many others, amongst people in tier II & tier III cities. “Awareness about the symptoms of neurological disorders and importance of timely intervention should be made more prominent among the masses. We would like to take this opportunity to sensitize the public about the importance of early detection and its role in the treatment outcomes. With recent advancements made in the field of neurosurgery, minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of Brain tumors have been emerging as one of the best methods of treatment.  Outreaching through the OPD services, the patients and local residents will be highly benefitted.” said Dr. (Prof.) Sumit Sinha, Director, Neuro and Spine Surgery, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram.
Dr. Rudra Acharya, Director, Surgical Oncology, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram said, “Incidence of cancer is growing across India and it is crucial for us to fight the challenge comprehensively. Our expertise and skilled team of doctors aim to implement new and advanced techniques to prioritize the best possible treatment. This effort is ultimately being taken to benefit the patients through advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Having specialized units to provide personalized chemotherapy, and depending upon the type of treatment required, Patients with advanced cancers also find hope post treatment and disease management with improved quality of life. The rising burden of cancer certainly indicates that we need to create a series of awareness program for early detection and prevention of cancer. The good news is that any type of cancer is curable and patients can lead a normal life if detected early. I urge the masses to reach the right specialist at right time and don’t hesitate to discuss the word cancer among.”
Incidence of cancer is growing across India and it is crucial for us to fight the challenge comprehensively. For cancer patients, determination and the will to fight is half the battle won.  With state-of-the-art technology, specialized clinical approach and best in class diagnostic abilities, to combat the disease, the cancer centre is well equipped to spot even the most menial forms of cancer and at the same time, treat the most advanced cases.