NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Ltd (UPSBCL) has started work on a much delayed 5.5 km-long elevated road project that aims at boosting connectivity in the National Capital Region.
Day: February 2, 2019
PDD launches Bill Sahuliyat-Go Android Mobile App
Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) today launched Android Mobile App for facilitating online electricity bill payment and other consumer-oriented services under the Billsahuliyat initiative of J&K Power Development Department.
Work of Kazhakoottam elevated highway speeds up
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kazhakoottam elevated highway, which has sped fast obstacles, is now progressing smoothly. The project organised under the Bharatmala Pariyojana Scheme is a key infrastructure project and will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 195 crore. According to officials in charge, once completed, it will be the longest highway in the state.
Trivandrum airport privatisation: Kerala feels heat; KPMG blocked
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government on Friday felt the heat in connection with the privatisation of Trivandrum airport with the employees owing allegiance to the Airport Authority Employees Union (AAEU) thwarting the attempt of the officials of the KSIDC and its technical consultant KPMG to inspect the airport and documents.
Highway closure triggers steep hike in airfares
In the wake of closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, the airlines operating on the Srinagar-Jammu sector are arbitrarily charging fares from Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000, indicating a hike of 500 percent when compared with prices on the sector during normal days.
Two IAF pilots dead in Mirage crash in Bengaluru
Two senior pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) died on Friday after a Mirage-2000 fighter crashed on a test sortie at a military airport in the city’s eastern suburb, a Defence Ministry official said.
IAF Mirage-2000 crash: Roar of a fighter jet is what excited Squadron Leader Samir Abrol
BENGALURU: “Patriotism is not outburst of emotions on national holidays, but it is the home of the brave….” said a Facebook post from Squadron Leader Samir Abrol, one of the two IAF pilots killed in Friday’s Mirage-2000 crash at the HAL airport.
LPG, petrol & diesel prices drop in Mumbai
The price of an LPG cylinder dropped by Rs 30, while petrol and diesel prices fell by 15 and 10 paise respectively on Budget Day, bringing relief to consumers. in Mumbai. The price of LPG dropped from Rs 660 to Rs 630 for a 14.2kg non-subsidised domestic cylinder.
IAF Mirage Mirage-2000 crash: Gone in a flash of flames and debris
BENGALURU: Syed Irfan was taking a break from his morning shift at the canteen of a private company with its office adjacent to the HAL Airport and was sipping a cup of tea when he heard a loud noise followed by growing flames and thick plumes of black smoke.
Twitterati target HAL after Mirage-2000 fighter jet crash
BENGALURU: Following the crash of Mirage-2000, the defence public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) came under fire on Twitter. HAL had upgraded the ill-fated aircraft before being handed over to the IAF.
Naresh Goyal may resign, Jet Airways accepts Etihad’s bailout terms: Report
Jet Airways which is struggling under a pile of debt of 1.14 billion USD has reportedly accepted the conditions set by its partner Etihad for offering a lifeline to the domestic carrier.
Meghalaya coal ban hits Barak Valley tea production
The irregular supply of coal from Meghalaya to south Assam’s Barak Valley has hampered production in tea gardens.