Chennai, May 26 (IANS) After remaining delayed for more than five years, the much-awaited Villivakkam Lake amusement park project in Chennai has gathered momentum following the removal of encroachments around Annai Sathya Nagar. The development has raised hopes among residents of Villivakkam and surrounding neighbourhoods, with many viewing it as a major recreational addition for northwestern parts of Chennai. Authorities indicated that construction work is progressing steadily and the project i…
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New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) In a significant development for India’s energy sector, the first coal dispatch from the Gare Palma Sector–2 (GP2) coal mine in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district officially commenced on Thursday. The move is expected to strengthen fuel supply to Maharashtra’s power plants and reinforce long-term energy security.The coal block is being developed for Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited, the state-run utility responsible for a major share of electricit…
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) US lawmakers warned that China’s dominance over critical minerals could cripple American defence manufacturing in a crisis, as the Pentagon defended controversial equity investments and price guarantees aimed at rebuilding domestic supply chains.“It’s no exaggeration to say that America’s resilience on China’s critical minerals represents one of our greatest strategic vulnerabilities,” Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker said at a Congressi…