Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh said on Sunday that revamped and digitally equipped bus stations in the state will enhance passenger safety.His reaction followed after the State Cabinet approved a project of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to redevelop 49 major bus stations.The decision is viewed as a significant step towards modernising and strengthening the state’s transport system.The project that will be developed under …
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Chandigarh, April 9 (IANS) Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday announced the development of a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Exhibition and Convention Centre in Mohali, near here. “This landmark initiative reflects the government’s commitment to positioning Punjab as a preferred destination for global events and investments,” Arora said here.Detailing the project, he said that the Convention Centre will be developed on approximately 14 acres in the heart o…
Chandigarh, April 6 (IANS) Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Monday presided over a meeting of the Committee of Secretaries on Infrastructure here to consider setting up a kinnow juice processing plant in Sirsa under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to transforming the state’s fruit economy and enhancing the income of kinnow farmers.The proposed state-of-the-art plant, announced in the state Budget, will be set up at the V…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The government has approved the proposal of New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) for the redevelopment of Berth No. 9 for handling liquid bulk cargo on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis under the DBFOT model, it was announced on Monday.The approval for implementation was conveyed on March 25, 2026, in a major step towards augmenting India’s port infrastructure and strengthening maritime logistics, according to the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.With …
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the much-anticipated Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of India’s aviation infrastructure. During the visit, the Prime Minister also toured an exhibition showcasing the construction journey of the airport project. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.The ambitious airport project, developed under the Public-Private Partn…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that present-day warfare transcends borders, with national security encompassing economic, digital, energy, and even food security.Virtually addressing the Raising Day celebrations and the Diamond Jubilee of Sainik School, Ghorakhal in Uttarakhand, the Defence Minister said that the nature of conflicts has undergone a paradigm shift as a nation can today be weakened through economic, cyber, space and information warfare, …
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed officials to identify sites for developing shipyards to accelerate water passenger transport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). This initiative aims to facilitate the indigenous construction of boats required for the “Water Metro” project. He was speaking at the meeting to review the government’s initiatives on water transport.The CM emphasised that boats for water transport should be built in Mahara…
Chennai, March 5 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening renewable energy integration and peak power management, the Tamil Nadu government has initiated the process to develop the 1,000 MW Vellimalai Pumped Storage Hydro-Electric Project in Kanniyakumari district. The state-run Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) has floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a developer for the project under the Union Ministry of Power’s tariff-based competitive bidding guidelines. T…
Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) In a move aimed at boosting eco-tourism and attracting modern travellers from within India and abroad, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has proposed the development of camping and glamping facilities at Jawadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai district.Spread across 7.65 acres, the lesser-known hill destination is set to receive a facelift as part of the state government’s push to promote experiential and sustainable tourism. The initiative seeks to position …
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the annual budget for 2026-27, presented on Wednesday, has proposed a slew of measures, including the use of strategic reserves and Green Bonds, to mobilise funds for financing development projects. In a significant administrative move following the political shift in the corporation, the BMC has decided to utilise its fixed deposits (FDs) for developmental projects.The BMC currently holds total deposits of Rs 81,449.32 crore….