Punjab’s Power Department, in the year 2023, navigated through challenges, set impressive records, and garnered accolades. Outlining the department’s achievements, the Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Sunday highlighted its commitment to provide free power to over 90 per cent of domestic consumers and 100 per cent of agriculture tube wells in the state. One […]
Day: January 2, 2024
Youth electrocuted in Kajlikheda village on Kolar road
A youth died on Saturday after coming in contact with a high tension line in Bhopal. After the incident, the body remained hanging in the wires for about 2 hours. Later, the MPEB and Municipal Corporation team brought down the body with the help of a crane. The incident took place in Kajlikheda of Kolar. […]
Adani raises $15 billion in equity
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s sprawling conglomerate has raised over USD 5 billion (Rs 41,500 crore) in equity and a double of that in debt this year as the apples-to-airport group made a comeback since being hit by a bombshell short seller report. Adani, who was the world’s second-richest man at the start of the year, saw […]
Adani raises $15 bn in equity, debt in comeback strategy after Hindenburg rout
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s sprawling conglomerate has raised over USD 5 billion (Rs 41,500 crore) in equity and a double of that in debt this year as the apples-to-airport group made a comeback since being hit by a bombshell short seller report. Adani, who was the world’s second-richest man at the start of the year, saw […]
With more travellers, planes, airports, bullishness greets slightly clouded aviation skies
A “bullishness” greets the skies as more passengers are set to step into airports and more aircraft, including A350s, are ready to carry them in expanding routes in 2024 even as the fate of two bankrupt airlines remain uncertain. A slew of airports and terminal building inaugurations and revised norms to address pilot fatigue issue […]
IndiGo flyer finds worm in food onboard
An IndiGo passenger found a worm in a sandwich served onboard a flight from the national capital to Mumbai, and a video was shared on social media, following which the airline apologised and said the matter is under thorough examination. The incident happened onboard flight 6E 6107 from Delhi to Mumbai on Friday. Kushboo Gupta, […]
CM to lay foundation stone of works in Khargone today
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will lay foundation stone and inaugurate other development works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana on January 1, 2024 in Khargone. The program will be held at Navgraha Fair Ground. Mohan Yadav will lay foundation stone and inaugurate development works worth more than Rs 182 crore. This will include 41 […]
PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai Trans Harbour Link on Jan 12: CM Shinde
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the country’s longest sea bridge, on January 12, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday. The 21.8-kilometre long bridge between Sewri in Mumbai and Nhava Sheva area in Raigad district will bring down the journey from the current two hours to around […]
NHAI undertakes road safety measures
State-owned NHAI has undertaken road safety measures to counter reduced visibility due to foggy conditions, an official statement said on Saturday. Mitigation measures have been classified under two heads — engineering measures and safety awareness measures — to enhance road safety during foggy conditions, it added. The guidelines also encourage NHAI officials to create awareness […]
Bescom takes proactive steps
Bengaluru: To ensure there are no electrical mishaps during the New Year celebrations, Bescom inspected the electrical infrastructure in areas that receive heavy footfall. According to a statement by Bescom, precautionary measures were taken at MG Road, Brigade Road, Church Street, and Residency Road. “All electrical equipment has been tested to ensure they are safe. […]
Mangaluru airport handled record 2.03 lakh passengers in December 2023
Mangaluru: Mangaluru International Airport has handled the highest ever passengers of 2.03 lakh in the month of December 2023 since commercial operation date (COD) of October 31, 2020. The airport also handled a record 7,548 passengers in a single day on December 31, 2023, bettering the previous mark of 7,468 passengers handled on November 25, […]
BMRCL wants to take metro to Bengaluru suburbs
Bengaluru: Namma Metro has proposed a feasibility study to add 129 km to its network under what could be known as Phase 4. The new lines will connect far-flung and suburban areas at a time when many parts of the city’s core lack adequate metro connectivity. This is against the government-approved Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP). […]