New Airport Opens in Halwara

May 15, 2026, 08:47
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

The Halwara airport in Ludhiana is now open. People can now fly between Delhi and Punjab.

Main Body

The government built a new terminal. It cost 54 crore rupees. The airport is big. Now, large planes like the Airbus A320 can land here. Air India flew the first plane. It had 60 people. Some politicians from the BJP were there. Some other politicians from the AAP did not come. There was no water show for the planes because of security rules. Instead, people performed traditional dances. Now, two planes fly to Delhi every day.

Conclusion

Halwara airport is open. Air India flies to Delhi two times a day.

Learning

✈️ The 'Now' Shift

Look at how the story changes from what happened to what is happening now.

The Pattern: Now + Present Tense

In the text, we see:

  • "Now, large planes... can land here."
  • "Now, two planes fly to Delhi every day."

How to use it for A2: Use the word Now at the start of your sentence to show a change in your life.

  • Old state: I lived in a small village.

  • New state: Now, I live in a big city.

  • Old state: I spoke no English.

  • New state: Now, I study English.

Quick Tip When you use Now, keep the verb simple.

Now → I fly Now → It is Now → They open

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
the group of people who run a country or state
Example:The government will announce new policies tomorrow.
terminal (n.)
a building at an airport where passengers board or leave planes
Example:Passengers checked in at the terminal before boarding.
cost (v.)
to spend money on something
Example:The cost of the ticket was high.
rupees (n.)
the money used in India
Example:She paid 500 rupees for the ticket.
crore (n.)
a unit equal to ten million in the Indian numbering system
Example:The project cost 54 crore rupees.
airplane (n.)
a vehicle that flies in the air
Example:The airplane landed safely.
politicians (n.)
people who work in government and make laws
Example:Politicians debated the new law.
security (n.)
protection against danger or theft
Example:Security checks are required at the airport.
rules (n.)
guidelines that people must follow
Example:The rules say no food is allowed on planes.
traditional (adj.)
belonging to the past or old customs
Example:They wore traditional clothes for the ceremony.
dance (n.)
a form of movement that expresses ideas
Example:The dance was performed by local dancers.