Katra-Budgam Rail Trial Run: Major Milestone for USBRL

USBRL

A major milestone in the Indian Railway’s kitty-18-coach trial run carried out successfully in the Katra-Budgam section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). The practice was done over a Sunday morning and it had been the final leg of testing into this ambitious venture. The train that left the Katra railway station at 8 a.m. reached Budgam, thus successfully completing …

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Thane Metro 4A Delay: Cost Overruns and Extended Timeline

Metro

The much-awaited Thane Metro 4A route forming part of the larger Metro corridor connecting CSMT to Mira Road, has been faced with huge delays and cost escalations. What was scheduled earlier to be completed by March 2024 has now been extended till April 2025 with a cost escalation of Rs 63 crore. This has invited criticism from commuters and locals …

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Sarbananda Sonowal to Inaugurate Maritime India Expo 2025

Sarbananda Sonowal

The third edition of the Maritime India Conference & Expo has been scheduled to begin on January 22, 2025, in Mumbai, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal as the chief guest. FICCI is organizing this three-day event, which will attract more than 7,500 industry professionals to discuss the key developments in India’s maritime sector. Hence, as an organization, the Indian Ports …

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Act East Policy: Northeast India Reaps the Fruits, boost air connectivity

Air India

The Act East Policy of the NDA government has brought significant improvements in air connectivity to Northeast India. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said, “Strategic initiatives of the government have been benefitting a lot to the region after launching new flight routes.” It improves trade, tourism, and travel across the region by fostering stronger national connections. Improving Air …

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Nitin Gadkari Announces Rs 2,100 Crore Southern Bypass for Bareilly

road

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently launched an excellent new project that would reduce traffic congestion and further develop Bareilly. For the purpose of decongesting the city and improving efficiency in commuting, a 30-kilometer-long southern bypass has been sanctioned to be constructed at a cost of Rs 2,100 crore. This infrastructure project is expected to bring …

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