infrastructure development

Jamui/Nawada, March 18 Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched development projects and schemes worth around Rs 1,213 crore in the districts of Jamui and Nawada in Bihar during his 'Samridhi Yatra' (Development Tour).The CM also reviewed ongoing schemes and development projects in both districts...

Itanagar, March 18 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday praised the Union Cabinet's decision to approve the small hydropower development scheme for 2026-31, saying the move would significantly boost clean energy generation and rural economic development in the northeastern...

The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Industrial Development Scheme (BHAVYA) to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks with an allocation of ₹33,660 crore. Speaking to the media in New Delhi after the cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the...

Guwahati, March 18 Top officials from the Indian Army and the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) held discussions here on Wednesday to enhance operational preparedness across the eastern sector of the country, according to a defence statement.The meeting focused on aligning mechanisms to ensure...

New Delhi, March 18 In order to boost manufacturing, the government on Wednesday approved a Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Industrial Development Plan (BHAVYA) to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country.The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlocking...

Gandhinagar, March 18 Nine months after the crash of Air India flight AI-171 caused severe damage to the hostel complex of B J Medical College in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat government has decided to build a new hostel complex at the site.The existing building in the Meghaninagar area, vacated...

New Delhi, March 18 – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved on Wednesday the construction of the 4-lane, access-controlled National Highway 927 from Barabanki to Bahraich, which will span 101.515 km in Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 18 The Karnataka government has sought early approval for irrigation projects worth Rs 3,052 crore under the Centre's flagship schemes, with the union government responding positively, State Minister N S Boseraju said on Wednesday.The proposals, submitted under the...

Bhubaneswar, March 18 In a significant development, the Odisha government on Tuesday approved 23 industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 4,510.65 crore.These projects were approved at the 145th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), held here under the...

Mumbai, March 17 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed officials to identify sites for developing shipyards to accelerate water passenger transport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).This initiative aims to facilitate the indigenous construction of boats...

Guwahati, March 17 – The newly launched Furkating-New Tinsukia railway doubling project is set to significantly enhance rail capacity, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen connectivity across eastern Assam and adjoining regions, officials said on Tuesday.The Chief Public Relations...

Bhopal, March 17 To emphasize its focus on cow protection, the Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday changed the name of the state veterinary department to "Gaupal and Pashupal Department," an official said.Previously, it was known as the Pashupal and Dairy Development Department.Further, the...

Bhopal, March 17 – The Madhya Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Tuesday as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 in New Delhi.The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil and Sampatiya...

Bhopal, March 17 – In a significant decision aligned with national priorities, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet welcomed the Union Cabinet’s recent approval for constructing a four-lane highway corridor on the Badnawar-Petlawad-Thandla-Timarwani route.Spanning 80.45 kilometers at an estimated cost...

New Delhi, March 17 The Delhi government has decided to develop a global tourist hub in the city under the Centre's 'One State: One Global Destination' scheme, officials said on Tuesday.The government's Tourism Department has started the process of hiring a consultant to prepare a detailed...

Aizawl, March 17 Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma laid the foundation stone for the Aizawl city beautification project at a vacant Assam Rifles base on Tuesday, in an effort to modernize the state capital.The project aims to beautify approximately 17 hectares of the city's central core, with a...

Chandigarh, March 17 The AAP government announced on Tuesday the launch of 'Punjab Education Reform 2.0', a transformative new phase of school education reform involving an investment of ₹3,500 crore over the next six years.The initiative aims to deepen structural reforms in government schools...

Aizawl, March 17 Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh on Tuesday emphasized the need to understand "local dynamics" before making policy decisions, during an interaction with a high-level research team at Lok Bhavan here, officials said.Speaking with the 12-member multi-disciplinary team from...

Aizawl, March 17 – Mizoram Governor General V.K. Singh (retired) said on Tuesday that the ongoing railway project in the state includes plans to extend the railway line to southern Mizoram, connecting it with the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) in Myanmar, a move expected...

Jamshedpur, March 17 Xavier School of Management (XLRI) has signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) to establish a new campus in Amaravati.The agreement, signed on March 13, marked a significant milestone in the institute's continued expansion...