Centre Approves Restoration of Bascule Bridge at Kolkata Port
The Union government has approved a major renovation of the historic bascule bridge at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, with the project estimated to cost ₹117.54 crore. The approval was…
Cheetah Numbers Grow to 53 in India After Jwala’s 5 Cubs
Great news for India’s Project Cheetah! The country’s cheetah population has reached a new milestone of 53, following the birth of five cubs to a Namibian cheetah named Jwala at…
₹33,500 Crore Development Projects launched for Delhi
In a major boost to regional connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the remaining stretches of the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and flagged off…
Railways Earn ₹14,571 Crore Freight Revenue in February 26
Indian Railways continues to play a crucial role in supporting the country’s economic activity by ensuring efficient transportation of essential commodities such as coal, steel, fertilizers, cement, food grains and…
5,100+ Women Staff Posted at Toll Booths on National Highways
To promote women’s empowerment and inclusivity in toll operations, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has deployed more than 5,100 female staff during day shifts to manage toll booths…
MiniMines Gets TDB Support for Sustainable Battery Recycling
The Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial assistance to MiniMines Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for…
Foundation Laid for River Lighthouses on Brahmaputra Waterway
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, laid the foundation stones for India’s first riverine lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River on National Waterway 2 (NW-2). The initiative…
Rail Route Enhances Food Grain Logistics to Mizoram
Mizoram achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen food security with the arrival of the first-ever Food Corporation of India (FCI) food grain train at the newly operational…
GPS devices transform fishing in Car Nicobar
Introduction of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology has brought significant improvements to the livelihoods of fishing communities in Car Nicobar, enabling safer navigation, increased fish catch and enhanced income generation.…
Indian Defence Ties with Russia Reinforced Through VL-Shtil Missile Contract
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore to strengthen the maritime capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy. The…