Guwahati, March 2 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that Assam has made significant strides in strengthening its connectivity infrastructure, asserting that the state is “acing the connectivity game” both in speed and scale. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma highlighted the pace of infrastructure development achieved since 2021, stating that the government has been constructing an average of 13 kilometres of roads every day and five bridges every week.He said…
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Puducherry, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Puducherry has the potential to emerge as a major medical tourism hub in India, as he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 2,700 crore in the union territory. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister underlined that mobility, modern infrastructure and quality healthcare are key pillars of growth.”Vanakkam Puducherry! Delighted to be among my sisters and brothers of Puducherry for…
Jaipur, Feb 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ajmer in Rajasthan on Saturday. At around 11.30 a.m., he will launch, inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 16,680 crore. The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering on the occasion.The projects span key sectors including urban development, drinking water supply, road infrastructure, irrigation, energy and industrial development, and are aimed at accelerating Raj…
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Wednesday presented the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, proposing a total outlay of Rs 80,952.56 crore. The budget gives a major push to infrastructure development and technological advancement.This represents an 8.77 per cent increase over the previous year’s budget of Rs 74,427.41 crore.The budget marks a significant strategic shift toward long-term asset creation, with Capital Expendit…
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) A Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was held on Friday amid the ongoing budget session of the Bihar Assembly. After the conclusion of Assembly proceedings, the state Cabinet met at 5:30 p.m. and approved 35 important proposals, including major infrastructure and flood-control projects.The Bihar Cabinet has approved the construction of a Greenfield International Airport in Sonpur, located in the Saran district.Funds amounting to Rs 1,302 crore have been s…
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, questioning its “moral authority” to criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s international engagements while allegedly failing to maintain unity within its own alliance in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport, Tamilisai accused the DMK of double standards. “They question whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi can handle US President Donald Trump. But can the…
Ludhiana, Feb 17 (IANS) The construction of the four-lane railway over bridge in Doraha in Punjab’s Ludhiana district would emerge as a landmark infrastructure project, significantly strengthening connectivity between the Malwa region, said Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Tuesday. Addressing the media after laying the foundation stone of the much-awaited four-lane bridge, the minister stated the project, estimated to cost Rs 70.55 crore, will be completed by nex…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13 (IANS) In a landmark decision, the state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Friday, approved Kerala’s Urban Policy, making the state the first in the country to formulate a comprehensive urban framework aimed at guiding development over the next 25 years. The draft policy, prepared by the Local Self-Government Department, received Cabinet clearance on Friday after nearly two years of sustained consultations and expert inputs.The initiative was first ann…
Ahmedabad, Feb 10 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday approved a revised budget of Rs 18,518 crore for the 2026-27 financial year, an increase of Rs 1,500 crore over the draft estimate of Rs 17,018 crore presented earlier by the Municipal Commissioner. The revised budget was tabled by Standing Committee chairman Devang Dani and cleared by the civic body, bringing the annual budgetary exercise to a close without dispute following the withdrawal of a proposed slaughterhouse…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Monday said that as key Indian Ocean States, maritime security and regional stability remains central to India-Seychelles relationship. “Economic engagement and development support featured prominently in our exchanges. We discussed approaches to advance priority initiatives through appropriate development cooperation instruments, including project-based support and lines of credit. As Indian Ocean states, maritime security and reg…