Vishnusurya Projects and Infra Ltd has secured an order worth Rs 23.57 crore from Gorantla Geosynthetics Ltd for replacement and construction of a Benzol storage unit, Benzol Recovery Plant-2 and By-Product Plant at the Bokaro unit of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), the company said in a statement on Saturday.In a steel plant, Benzol…
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced that the Centre had given a green signal to infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 crore, aimed at easing traffic congestion and reducing pollution in the capital and its surrounding areas. Among the key developments is a five-kilometre tunnel connecting Shiv Murti–Mahipalpur on the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson…
Russia has launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least 6 people and injuring over 80. This attack comes in retaliation to Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russian military bases. The Russian forces are targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and industries, disrupting Kyiv’s transport system. Despite attempts at peace talks, including…
NEW DELHI: India’s aviation sector is witnessing strong growth, supported by enhanced connectivity, improved airport infrastructure, and emerging potential in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Sunday.Speaking at a media briefing during the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Delhi, Amitabh Khosla, IATA’s Country Director for India, Nepal…
SRINAGAR: J&K government has approved a proposal for deploying former military personnel to safeguard vital infrastructure across the Union territory, an official said on Saturday.The official said 4,000 ex-servicemen volunteers have been identified for the initiative, and their role is “non-combatant”, focusing on static guard duties, presence-based deterrence, and local coordination.Among the personnel identified, 435…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his firm stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions on Sunday, calling for the complete dismantling of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear infrastructure and demanding that any future agreement also address Tehran’s ballistic missile program. Speaking from Jerusalem, Netanyahu stated that the only ‘good deal’ would be one that fully dismantles Iran’s…
File photo- S P Singh Baghel (ANI) India needs stronger veterinary infrastructure and skilled professionals to support its rural economy, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel said on Saturday.Speaking at a national workshop on the occasion of World Veterinary Day, Baghel described veterinarians as “the backbone of…
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced a “transformative project” to double the Gondia-Balharshah railway stretch in Maharashtra. The 240-kilometre line will be upgraded at an estimated cost of Rs 4,819 crore.“This project will play a pivotal role in enhancing passenger and freight connectivity between northern and southern India… Aspirational districts in the region will…
State governments are adopting drones to monitor large-scale projects, track road conditions, and oversee public utilities. Experts believe that the drones have cut inspection costs by 40% compared to traditional methods.Anil Verma, an urban infrastructure expert, said, “Drone-based monitoring enhances transparency and significantly lowers operational costs for city administrations.”Ankit Sharma, an urban governance expert, said,…
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved several key policy decisions on Friday focusing on economic growth, infrastructure, and welfare initiatives. The approved measures include hike in dearness allowances, manufacturing incentives, agricultural subsidies, irrigation projects, and road infrastructure.2% increase in Dearness Allowance for government employeesThe Cabinet approved a 2% hike…