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Volcanic ash strands Aussie holidaymakers in Bali
Canberra: Thousands of Australian holidaymakers, who had come upto Bali, have had their travel plans thrown into chaos, as the ash cloud from a volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Java continued to affect air services.
Low-cost carrier Jetstar was forced to cancel 12 flights over Wednesday and Thursday and is under pressure to get travellers home before the school holiday period ends on Friday, as per reported.
Late on Wednesday evening, Jetstar released a statement that more services would be affected if the conditions did not improve.
“Jetstar will make an assessment of the flying conditions on Thursday and update customers should further cancellations be necessary,” the airline said on its website.
“We regret the frustration these cancellations and delays will cause our customers, however, we will always put safety before schedule.”
The airline said that travellers affected by the cancellations would be re-booked onto another flight within seven days, for no added charge.
Virgin Australia delayed four flights between Australia and Bali on Wednesday night by 12 hours. A spokesperson on Thursday confirmed that all flights leaving for Australia from Bali would depart on schedule despite uncertainty over conditions.
Mount Raung is located on the Indonesian island of Java, nearly 150 km from the Balinese city of Denpasar. It erupted last week causing widespread airport delays and cancellations for most major carriers.
The announcement from Jetstar follows nine cancellations last week, along with the cancellation of four Virgin Australia flights after Mount Raung first erupted.
Volcanic ash has the ability to contaminate fuel, water systems and can make engines flameout.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.