infrastructure

The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink India to improve digital connectivity across the state.Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma witnessed the signing and stated that the initiative will play a key role in promoting inclusive growth and strengthening the state's...

New Delhi, April 1 A comprehensive plan should be developed by the DDA to transform Dwarka into a premier global hub for events, business, and culture, Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Wednesday.Governor Sandhu, along with senior officials of the Delhi Development Authority...

Bengaluru, April 1 Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao on Wednesday directed officials to prepare an action plan for the comprehensive development of KR Market here and set a timeline for completion of the works.During his visit to KR Market within the Bengaluru...

Chennai, April 1 – Motorists across Tamil Nadu will now have to pay higher toll charges as the revised rates came into effect on Wednesday at 68 toll plazas spread across national and state highways.The increase, ranging between three and five percent, is part of the annual toll revision...

New Delhi, April 1 The Railway Ministry announced on Wednesday that it had achieved a new record in cargo transport, carrying 1,670 million tonnes of freight and registering a 3.25 per cent growth over the previous year."This achievement reflects sustained improvements in operational...

Itanagar, April 1 A public hearing for the proposed 680-MW Athunli hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district was held on Wednesday, a key step towards securing environmental clearance, officials said.The hearing, organized by the Arunachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board...

Shillong, April 1 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that the state government is taking major steps to enhance digital connectivity through its collaboration with Starlink, owned by Elon Musk.Meghalaya has seen credible transformation through technology, and "we are...

Mumbai, Apr 1 The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in scholarships for differently-abled students in Classes 8 to 12, after a gap of 12 years.The increase will range from Rs 100-200 to Rs 500-1,000, benefiting 92,581 students, according to an official.A fund of Rs 23.11...

New Delhi, April 1 The Delhi government is considering demolishing a "cursed" British-era bungalow at 33, Shamnath Marg in Civil Lines to make way for a state disaster management office, official sources said on Wednesday.The two-story structure, which has been vacant for years, has acquired a...

Chandigarh, April 1 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann presented a report card of his government's work in rural development and panchayats on Wednesday, highlighting increased spending on village development in the state.Addressing the media under the 'Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de...

Thane, Apr 1 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that an ambitious "pod tax" project has been planned for Thane city to provide last-mile connectivity.Addressing an event here on Tuesday, Shinde said that similar to the Metro, Coastal Road, and the Thane-Borivali...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that this decade is "India's Techade," and the country's initiatives in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors will benefit the entire planet.Prime Minister Modi made this statement after inaugurating the Kaynes Semiconductor plant...

Bhubaneswar, March 31 – The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) signed an agreement with a Singapore-based firm on Tuesday for the preparation of a comprehensive master plan for a new city adjacent to the Odisha capital.The agreement was signed by BDA secretary Manas Ranjan Padhi and the...

Hyderabad, March 31 Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said on Tuesday that the state government would accept suggestions online from the public on the Musi river rejuvenation project.Vikramarka, who heads the cabinet sub-committee on Musi development works, said that...

New Delhi, March 13 The Delhi irrigation and flood control department plans to construct a three-kilometer-long wall along the Mungeshpur drain in the Outer Delhi area to protect against flooding, officials said on Tuesday.Last year, a section of the drain was damaged, allowing water to flow...

New Delhi, March 31 Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav met Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday and raised a range of issues, including unemployment and infrastructure gaps.Yadav urged the LG to intervene in addressing what he described as "pressing problems" affecting...

New Delhi, March 31 Amid increasing demand for water connections in the city, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) plans to increase the number of borewells by more than 400 this year.The number of water connections has increased in the previous year and is expected to further increase, and the DJB is...

Chandigarh, March 31 A delegation led by senior Punjab BJP leader Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, raising several issues related to the state's border districts.In a memorandum submitted to Shah during the meeting, which was also attended by BJP national...

Singapore, March 31 Joint ventures between businesses from India and Singapore are poised to benefit from potential opportunities in redevelopment in West Asia once the region stabilizes, a senior industry leader said on Tuesday.India and Singapore have built a bilateral partnership over the...

New Delhi, March 31 The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,950 crore contract with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited on Tuesday for the procurement of two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force.The installation and commissioning of these radars will enhance the...