The chief minister would like to review these programmes with ministers, senior officers and district officials, so that decisions taken are communicated to field level functionaries quickly.
A private chartered aircraft skidded off the runway at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, injuring seven people. The co-pilot is in critical condition. The runway was closed for 90 minutes, resulting in diverted flights, cancellations, and delays. The flight, hired by J M Baxi and Co., had eight people on board. The cause of the accident is under investigation, but heavy rain and low visibility are suspected factors.