Kolkata airport launches anti-sting operation

Kolkata | Wednesday | 27th March, 2019

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KOLKATA: Stung by the spate of complaints from passengers and airline staff on mosquito menace at Kolkata airport , the authorities have launched a multi-pronged drive to combat the winged invaders. In the drainage basins and lagoons in the operational areas, we are releasing guppy fish that feed on mosquitoes,” said the airport director. Since it is crowded most of the day, we have identified a window between 1am and 4.30am when the lounge is empty. “We have hired two separate agencies to work on the airside and city-side areas. We have therefore stepped up the drive inside as well as outside the terminal..