
Work on Hassan airport to begin soon
The Hindu
Hassan Deputy Commissioner R. Girish said the construction of Hassan airport at Boovanahalli will begin soon. The tender process for the construction in the first phase had been completed, he said at
Hassan Deputy Commissioner R. Girish said the construction of Hassan airport at Boovanahalli will begin soon. The tender process for the construction in the first phase had been completed, he said at a press conference on Tuesday.
The first phase includes the construction of the compound wall and the runaway at a cost of ₹99 crore. “The second phase includes the construction of other structures. Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation is the implementing agency. The project will be completed in 20 months,” he said.
The shifting of power lines that pass through the land acquired for the project had been completed partially. This alone incurred an expense of ₹17 crore.

The Union Home Ministry has announced a major policy shift for ex-Agniveers, raising their reservation in Group C posts of the Central Armed Police Forces from 10% to 50%, starting with the Border Security Force. Ex-Agniveers are exempt from physical tests but must clear written exams, with a minimum qualification of Class 10 pass. The move aims to provide stable government jobs for Agniveers retiring in 2026, sparking debate on its impact on other candidates.












