transportation disruption
US Government Shutdown Threatens "Disaster" for Air Travel as FAA Faces Critical Staffing Crisis
Oct 31, 2025 09:30 am CST
The month-long US government shutdown has created an escalating crisis in aviation as Vice President JD Vance warns of a potential air travel "meltdown" if the impasse continues. With air traffic controllers missing paychecks and taking second jobs, major airports are already experiencing delays and ground stops. Transportation officials caution the situation could deteriorate dramatically as November's peak travel season approaches, while political disagreements over healthcare funding prevent resolution.
In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025 11:55 am CST
Life in Kolkata remains out of gear even 24 hours after heavy overnight rain left the city waterlogged ahead of the Durga Puja extravaganza. At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents, while the City of Joy braces for more showers.
10 Dead As Rain Paralyses Kolkata Before Durga Puja, 100 Flights Affected
Sep 23, 2025 10:14 pm CST
5 Dead In Kolkata As Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Traffic Chaos