regional development

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...

Gandhinagar, March 17 – A delegation of officers from the National Defence College (NDC) in New Delhi met with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Tuesday to study the state's economic development model as part of a national-level program on economic security.The visit was...

Jammu, March 16 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Monday that the nation is indebted to Maharaja Ranbir Singh for building a vibrant culture and forging a robust and thriving Jammu and Kashmir.The L-G was speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the bust of Maharaja...

Lucknow, March 13 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for taking action against criminal elements in the state, saying the government has "cleaned up society".He also asserted that "bulldozing also prepares the land for development"...

Mumbai, March 12 – Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik informed the Legislative Council on Thursday that the government has decided to build modern “busports” across the state, following the model of Gujarat.He said a new policy has been formulated for the comprehensive development...

Bengaluru, March 12 Star Air announced on Thursday that it will enhance connectivity to cities such as Kolhapur and Belagavi, further integrating them with its growing network."The airline's decision to focus growth here is based on Kolhapur's dynamic business environment, its rich...

Raipur, March 11 The first meeting of the Chhattisgarh State Capital Region Development Authority, held at the Chief Minister's office in the assembly complex on Wednesday, discussed various aspects under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, an official said.The meeting discussed the objectives...

Bhubaneswar, March 11 – A day after resigning from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), former Balasore MP Rabindra Kumar Jena formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here on Wednesday.Jena, along with several other BJD leaders and over 100 of his associates from Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and...

Jammu, March 11 – Jammu and Kashmir Minister Javed Ahmad Rana expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday for approving the construction of a helipad and waiting lounge at Mendhar in the Poonch district.Javed Rana is a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly from the...

Bengaluru, March 11 Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil expressed his displeasure on Wednesday over the Centre declaring the Madurai airport as an international airport while not extending a similar status to Hubballi and Belagavi airports in Karnataka, calling the move...

Shillong/Aizawl, March 9 – The North Eastern Council (NEC), under the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), has released ₹5.73 crore to Mizoram in February 2026 to support several key development initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure, agriculture, and public...

Guwahati, March 9 The Polo Hotels Group announced on Monday that the hospitality firm will invest ₹103 crore to develop its first luxury property in Assam.It will construct a five-star hotel with 100 rooms in Silchar, in the Cachar district, making it the first such property in the Barak...

Shillong, March 9 The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released ₹67.41 crore to support development initiatives across the region, including infrastructure and cultural projects in Meghalaya, according to an official statement.The funds will be used for infrastructure development, livelihood...

Gandhinagar, March 8: Road infrastructure projects worth ₹1,185 crore have been approved to upgrade connectivity across the Surat Economic Region (SER), with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel describing the move as part of Gujarat’s roadmap towards “Viksit Gujarat@2047”.The projects, covering 24...

New Delhi, March 6 – Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), met with visiting Swiss State Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Alexandre Fasel, on the sidelines of the 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on Friday. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral...

Jammu, March 3 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that the vision of a developed India by 2047 can only become a reality if development reaches every corner of the country, asserting that progress confined to a few states or regions would remain "a dream and a slogan."...

Kolkata, March 2 Industry and sports leaders said on Monday that West Bengal is well-positioned to capitalize on the next wave of growth, citing its strategic location, skilled workforce, and improving business environment.Speaking at the CII West Bengal annual meeting and conference in...

Bhopal, March 1 The 'Krishi Cabinet' meeting of the Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, will be held in Nagalwadi, a tribal-dominated area in the Barwani district, approximately 350 kilometers from here, on Monday, officials said.During the meeting, the state...

March 01, Madurai/Tamil Nadu – With a focus on development in southern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stone for infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 4,400 crore in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.The projects aim to enhance connectivity, improve...

Mumbai, February 28 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that new greenfield airports will be developed in the Vadhavan and Virar regions as part of a broader plan to strengthen connectivity and support infrastructure growth in Maharashtra.Speaking at the 93rd Board of Directors...