HYDERABAD: Referring to the delay in setting up new airports in Telangana, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has made it clear that it has submitted the Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) on June 17, 2021, for the proposed development of six airports in the State, and has been waiting for a response from the State […]
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Tamil Nadu: Adhiyamankottai residents urge government to open bridge for public use
DHARMAPURI: The construction of the railway over bridge at Adhiyamankottai was completed over a month ago, but South Western Railway or the State Highway Department is yet to throw it open for public use. The construction began in 2017 at an estimated cost of Rs 9 crores.
Road communication hit due to landslide near Saradhapur
BERHAMPUR: Heavy rains for the last few days have led to a rise in the water level of the Derijadi river, submerging roads to Damengi and Burupati villages of Gresingia panchayat in Kandhamal’s G Udayagiri block. Villagers faced major inconvenience as the roads were submerged in rainwater. Sources said the road from Sarangagada to G […]
Potholes on roads a man-made disaster: Kerala HC
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday observed that the creation of a pothole or crater on a road can only be construed as a ‘man-made disaster’ under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act. The court directed the district collectors to act within their statutory powers. “The officers under various district collectors – in […]
Karnataka aims to produce more ethanol, reduce petrol, diesel need
BENGALURU: If all goes well, Karnataka will be the first state in the country to reduce its dependence on petrol and diesel with the state government aiming to increase production of ethanol, which is allowed to be blended at 20 per cent with motor fuels. This will also likely bring down prices of petrol and […]
Railways to bring system to report bosses’ behaviour
NEW DELHI: Now, the common subordinates working in various departments of Indian Railways can report their bosses’ behaviour and administrative conduct to the Union Ministry of Railway, albeit confidentially. In a novel initiative that could be welcomed by junior grade employees, the Ministry of Railway, through a circular issued to all General Managers (GMs) on […]
Odisha prepares wildlife management plan for new coal blocks
BHUBANESWAR: The State government on Saturday directed the Wildlife wing of the Forest and Environment department to prepare a comprehensive wildlife management plan for newly allotted coal blocks. Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra gave this direction during a review on the status of forest clearance and wildlife management in newly allotted coal block areas of […]
Kerala: Mukkola-Karode NH-66 bypass likely to be commissioned in December
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The much-awaited Mukkola-Karode highway stretch, which is part of the Kazhakootam to Kerala-Tamil Nadu border NH-66 bypass, is likely to be commissioned in December. The work at three places — Thengavila, Thirupuram, and Vlathankara, which are around 500m apart, remains to be completed.
Power cuts in several parts of Bengaluru from Sunday
BENGALURU: Most parts of the city will plunge into darkness in the coming week as various agencies in the energy department are undertaking maintenance works. Between 10 am and 5 pm on August 21, areas affected will be Sheshadri Road, Gandhi Nagar, Crescent Road, Fair Field Layout, Seshadripuram, Vinayaka Circle, Kumara Park East, Tank Bund […]
KSR Bengaluru railway station to have first Aadhaar unit in SWR
BENGALURU: A much-needed Aadhaar centre is set to be launched at KSR Bengaluru railway station in due course, which will become the first station in the South Western Railway Zone to have the facility. Bengaluru Divisional Railway Manager Shyam Singh told TNIE,
Govt allows 10 state discoms to buy and sell electricity on spot market
NEW DELHI: The power ministry on Saturday allowed three more states – Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan – to sell and buy electricity at the spot market after they cleared their dues to the power generators.Only three states – Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, and Mizoram — are now barred from trading in the spot […]
Road transport and highways sector has maximum number of delayed projects: Govt report
NEW DELHI: The road transport and highways sector has the maximum number of delayed projects at 300, followed by railways at 119 and petroleum sector at 90, showed a government report.