The Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious congregation, will return to Prayagraj in 2025. Indian Railways is undertaking major infrastructure works in the region to accommodate crores of devotees as the rail network is upgrading its elevated railway tracks, RUBs, and ROBs. It will be used to reduce the traffic congestion and ensure smooth transport during the event, from …
A new subsidised helicopter service has been sanctioned by the Indian government between Jammu, Poonch and Mendhar. Besides connecting the trio directly, the helicopter will also link Jammu directly with Mendhar. Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Civil Aviation Department, mooted the proposal. Connectivity to remote Mendhar has now become a reality. Thus, an essential lifeline will come to …
Maharashtra Airport Development Company, MADC, the state government-owned agency in charge of developing airports in the state, is taking forward a new ambitious project of building a greenfield airport in Gadchiroli, a Maoist-affected district in the state. The airport will contribute to security and the economy for that region. It is part of a larger effort to improve connectivity to …
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) which has its coverage areas in the states of northeast, West Bengal, and parts of North Bihar is putting maximum efforts to make trains much safer in all areas of operation. NFR ensures the safety of passengers by continuously upgrading its railway route network with modern technology and infrastructure, ensuring that they travel smoothly and without …
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday witnessed the inauguration of a slew of flagship development projects valued at Rs 5,500 crore by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The string of initiatives are to boost the city’s spiritual tourism infrastructure along with the connectivity in it particularly for much-anticipated Mahakumbh 2025. These projects are expected to lay the groundwork for that event while …