Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Rohtak-Meham-Hansi rail line has become a hot issue between Rohtak MP Arvind Sharma and Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it virtually from Rewari on February 16. Sharma has claimed that the Ministry of Railways has accepted his demand for the stoppage of […]
Day: February 21, 2024
Centre eyes pvt investment of $26 billion in nuclear power
India will invite private firms to invest about $26 billion in its nuclear energy sector to increase the amount of electricity from sources that don’t produce carbon dioxide emissions, two government sources said. This is the first time New Delhi is pursuing private investment in nuclear power, a non-carbon-emitting energy source that contributes less than […]
Trinidad hires foreign experts to help contain oil spill and remove capsized barge
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The government of Trinidad and Tobago announced Tuesday that it is partnering with international experts to remove the wreckage of a barge that capsized in nearby waters and caused a major oil spill. T&T Salvage, a Texas-based company, and QT Environmental, of Minnesota, will work with local officials to also clean […]
Five villages in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath to gain road connectivity for the first time since independence
DEHRADUN: For the first time in history, residents of five villages in the Joshimath block will witness the construction of a road connecting their villages to the city in post-independence India. The persistent demands and prolonged agitation of these villagers have finally borne fruit as the construction of this road will now enable the transportation […]
Construction company grapples with prolonged dewatering process in Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel, extending over a month
DEHRADUN: The Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district came into the spotlight on November 12, following the collapse of one of its under-construction sections. This incident led to the entrapment of 41 workers, and despite various attempts by regional, national, and international agencies, including the efforts of “rat-hole” miners, the workers were ultimately rescued on […]
Tech snag hits Metro service on Purple Line in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: The Namma Metro services on the Purple Line experienced disruption for over three hours owing to a technical snag on Tuesday morning. During the early morning hours between Baiyappanahalli and Garudacharpalya stations, a snag was detected, leading to slow-moving trains. This subsequently impacted services on the entire line, one of the busiest routes, resulting […]
Tiruchy metro finds no mention in state budget
TIRUCHY: In the state budget for 2024-25, the government on Monday allotted `345 crore for setting up a Tidel Park and announced plans to establish an olympic academy in the district. However, Tiruchy’s demand for metro rail service has once again been ignored, say residents. In the previous budget, the government announced metro rail project […]
KSEB pulls plug on 50 plus govt offices for default
KOCHI : In a rare move, the KSEB on Tuesday disconnected the power supply to more than 50 offices on the premises of the Collectorate due to non-payment of power bills. The outage pushed crucial government offices into darkness, impacting services and operations. The KSEB removed 13 fuses due to outstanding bills dating back to […]
Japan commits Rs 12,800 crore for nine projects in India
NEW DELHI: The Japanese government has committed a loan of 232.209 billion yen (nearly Rs 12,800 crore) for nine projects related to various sectors in India, finance ministry on Tuesday said. The package includes project for promoting start-up and innovation in Telangana, project for construction of Chennai peripheral ring road, North East road network connectivity, […]
Abu Dhabi may buy stake in London’s Heathrow Airport
Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment is considering buying into Heathrow airport, according to people familiar with the matter, in a move that could see it join Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Qatar Investment Authority as prominent shareholders in the London hub. Sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is weighing an investment after it was approached by […]
India’s longest transportation tunnel opens in Jammu on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link
The longest transportation tunnel of the country on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as he flagged off the first electrified trains of the Kashmir valley. “Prime Minister Modi was present in Jammu and he virtually flagged off two electrified trains simultaneously — one from Srinagar to […]
I can see only growth, growth and growth for IRCTC: Sanjay Kumar Jain
Sanjay Kumar Jain, CMD, IRCTC, says “among the levers, the catering business is growing very fast and as more trains are expected to be run, particularly Vande Bharat, it will cater to that. IRCTC provides a platform for both catering and ticketing. Similarly, there are the Bharat Gaurav trains. That is also helping the tourism […]