New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s maritime sector has seen significant expansion in capacity, connectivity, and operational efficiency over the past decade and the Sagarmala programme has contributed to the modernisation of ports, the development of coastal and inland waterway infrastructure, and the enhancement of cargo handling capabilities, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.Over the past 11 years, the Sagarmala programme has delivered measurable outcomes. Sagarmala 2.0, supported wit…
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Kochi, April 2 (IANS) The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday unveiled an expansive, welfare-driven manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections with a strong infrastructure pitch, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy released the document in Kochi, in the presence of senior alliance leaders, signalling a high-stakes electoral push.Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.At the heart of the manifesto is “Mission Samudra”, an ambitious plan to t…
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) A phase of dry weather is likely to prevail across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal following a change in the speed and pattern of easterly winds, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.According to the IMD, the weakening of easterly winds has limited the inflow of moisture into the region, leading to a higher probability of dry atmospheric conditions. As a result, most parts of Tamil Nadu and the adjoining Union Territories are expected to experien…