Jabalpur, June 24 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, on Wednesday reiterated his government’s commitment to honouring Gondwana queen and tribal icon Rani Durgavati, announcing that he would personally pursue with the Centre the proposal to rename Jabalpur’s Dumna Airport after the legendary warrior queen. The announcement was made during programmes organised in Jabalpur to mark the martyrdom day of Rani Durgavati, who laid down her life on June 24, 1564, while fighting the Mughal…
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New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Sunday observed the 12th International Day of Yoga at Sunder Nursery here, in association with its public sector undertakings, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) and Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI).The event was organised in line with this year’s global theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” which highlights the role of yoga in promoting physical vitality, mental well-being and health…
Ahmedabad, June 18 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has added an advanced CO2 laser machine worth Rs two crore to its ENT department, expanding access to advanced surgical treatment for thousands of patients who rely on the state’s largest government healthcare institution. The machine was inaugurated on Thursday by Gujarat Urban Development and Urban Housing Minister Darshana Vaghela and Ahmedabad West MP Dinesh Makwana at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital.The equipment was procured through the Corpo…
Srinagar, June 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi on Friday, requesting a shorter closure of Srinagar International Airport for the upcoming maintenance planned from October 1 to October 16.Omar Abdullah’s office posted on X, “Chief Minister met Hon’ble Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri @RamMNK and raised concerns regarding the proposed closure of Srinagar Airport from 1-16 October for …
Hyderabad, June 11 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and sought the Centre’s support for several key infrastructure projects in the state. He urged the Centre to facilitate discussions with the Maharashtra government to ensure the efficient utilisation of Godavari waters for irrigation and drinking water needs, emphasising that the use of Godavari water is crucial for Telangana’s future requirements.According to the Chief…
Barasat, May 30 (IANS) Reacting to the proposed relocation of an over 100-year-old mosque situated near the secondary runway of Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, the BJP on Saturday said that religion should not become an obstacle to development and infrastructure expansion. Speaking to IANS, BJP MLA Sourav Sikdar said that the mosque’s location has become a major concern for the expansion of the airport runway and also poses safety and security challenges.“There ha…
Jaipur, May 26 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting on the progress of the Kota-Bundi Greenfield Airport, assessing construction timelines and key infrastructure requirements for the upcoming aviation project. The meeting was held at the Lok Sabha Speaker’s office in the Parliament House complex, with senior officials from the Airports Authority of India participating in the meeting.Officials from multiple departments, including the Kota Divisional Adm…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the extension of the lease period of land owned by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and leased to MIHAN India Limited (MIL), paving the way for the transfer and long-term development of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport under the public-private partnership model.The decision will enable MIL to license the Nagpur airport to GMR Nagpur International Airport Limited (GNIAL) for 3…
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), on Monday announced that it has been honoured with the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) Platinum – Class I Rating by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).MIAL is a joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and Airports Authority of India (AAI), with AAHL holding 74 per cent stake. With this milestone, CSMIA joins the ranks of …
Kohima, May 8 (IANS) A joint execution programme for the handing over and taking over of 18.8 acres of land presently occupied by the Assam Rifles Training Centre and School at Chumoukedima to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the expansion of Dimapur Airport was held on Friday, officials said.A senior Nagaland government official said the programme was attended by Dimapur Airport Director Moa Pongen, Assam Rifles Commandant K.D. Sharma and several other senior officials of the state gov…