The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday presented the budget for financial year 2024-25 in the state assembly with an allocation of over Rs 89,000 crore, focusing on welfare of the poor, disaster mitigation, infrastructure development and improving air connectivity in all districts. Presenting the budget of Rs 89,230.07 crore in the House, state finance minister Premchand […]
Day: February 28, 2024
Tuticorin will become hub of green energy: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Tuticorin will become the hub of green energy and Tamil Nadu will travel in the energy sector of the future. He laid the foundation stone for the outer harbour container port in Tuticorin and several other projects in a function held at V O Chidambaranar Port on Wednesday. He […]
Torrent Power bags transmission project
Torrent Power on Tuesday said that it has made its foray into power transmission segment by bagging a project for the evacuation of power from renewable energy projects in Solapur, Maharashtra. The annual transmission charges of the project is Rs 50 crore, a company statement said. Torrent Power will build this project on BOOT basis […]
Record year for wind farms raises hope for EU green energy goals
A record year for building new wind farms and a rebound in investments in the sector have raised hopes that the EU may achieve its clean energy targets, industry group WindEurope said on Wednesday. In an annual report, WindEurope described 2023 as a year of “significant improvements” in key areas of Europe’s wind energy sector, […]
Mumbai Airport takes steps to ease congestion woes, improve air traffic efficiency
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has long been known as one of India’s busiest airports, handling a significant volume of both domestic and international flights, including military, non-scheduled, and general aviation flights. However, the airport has faced challenges with congestion, particularly during the winter schedule of 2023, leading to delays, fuel wastage, and environmental […]
Ashwini Vaishnaw releases postage stamp to celebrate AIRF’s 100 years of legacy
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 100 years of the All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF). AIRF is one of India’s largest and oldest trade unions of railway workers, which was established on April 24, 1924. Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the commendable journey of the AIRF and said […]
Delhi-Ghaziabad school students experience RRTS corridor operations – Here’s is what the NCRTC showed them
Over 2,000 school students from across Delhi and Ghaziabad got the opportunity to visit the operational section RRTS corridor, the officials revealed today. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) organised the visit to familiarise the students with Namo Bharat trains and their functioning. Which schools were the students from? An NCRTC official told PTI […]
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Indian Railways set to redevelop over 550 railway stations across 27 states – Here is complete list of stations
Indian Railways is undergoing a transformation with plans to revamp more than 550 railway stations across 27 states and 300 districts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 26 unveiled 2,000 rail infrastructure projects worth about Rs 41,000 crore under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. “Amrit Bharat Station will introduce the specialities of that city to the […]
Mata Vaishno Devi railway station to be revamped soon! Modi aims for environment- friendly Katra station inspired by local culture, heritage and architecture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Mata Vaishno Devi railway station in Jammu’s Katra city as part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme. With an estimated cost of Rs 40 crore, the revamped Mata Vaishno Devi railway station will enhance the existing facilities and introduce new amenities […]
Gurgaon railway station redevelopment project: Modi kick-starts 8-storey building revamp plan with state-of-the-art facilities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation for revamping the Gurgaon railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The design of the building will showcase the local culture, heritage, and architecture. The redeveloped station will also enhance modern facilities for passengers by ensuring universal access to the railway station. Addressing a program, […]
Crude oil eases as Fed caution outweighs talk of OPEC+ cut extensions
Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Wednesday as the prospect of a delayed U.S. rate cutting cycle offset the boost provided by talk of extensions to production cuts from OPEC+. Brent crude futures fell 38 cents, or 0.45%, to $83.27 a barrel by 0110 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) […]
Mahanagar Gas to acquire 30.97% stake in 3EV for Rs 96 crore
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) on Tuesday announced that it has entered into Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) with 3EV Industries Private Limited to acquire 30.97 per cent shareholding in the company. “We wish to inform that subsequent to execution of Share Subscription Agreement (SSA), Mahanagar Gas Limited has entered into Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) with 3EV Industries Private […]