Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation completed projects and laid foundation stone for new ones, totally worth Rs 20,140 crore. In his address, the Prime Minister referred to recent rains, floods in December 2023 in the state and the consequent losses and said he was deeply moved by the condition of […]
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PSPCL met maximum power demand, earned profit in 2023
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 […]
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 […]
PM to launch projects worth Rs 15,700 cr in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on Saturday. During this visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of projects totaling Rs 15,700 crore. Prime Minister Modi will flag off six Vande Bharat and two Amrit Bharat trains. Prior to this, he will dedicate the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham railway junction to […]
Trial runs of Namo Bharat between Duhai, Meerut South begins
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has commenced the trial runs of Namo Bharat trains between Duhai to Meerut South, an additional 25 km long section ahead of the Priority Section within a mere 80 days of beginning operations in the Priority Section. This is a significant milestone as it marks a major step […]