India to Invest $82 Billion in Port Projects by 2035: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India has identified more than 574 port projects at a cost of 82 billion USD or ₹6 lakh crore for implementation during 2015 to 2035.
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DRDOs Sindhu Netra Surveillance Satellite Will Help to Monitor Indian Ocean Region
In a boost for the countrys surveillance capabilities to monitor activities of both military warships and merchant shipping in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Sindhu Netra` satellite developed by a team of young scientists from the Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was successfully deployed in space on Sunday.
Construction of 25 km Road Completed in 18 Hours in Karnataka Sets a Limca Record
The record took place during the construction of the four-lane highway between Vijaypur and Solapur on the NH-52. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shared this news on his social media handles. The minister confirmed that the record will soon enter the Limca Book of Records and 500 workers have put in their efforts for the achievement.
Chenab Bridge: World’s Highest Rail Bridge Set to Complete Big Engineering Milestone
The Chenab bridge is being made at a height of 359 metres above the river bed – making it the highest railway bridge in the world. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has tweeted an image of the Chenab bridge stating that the steel arch of the bridge is nearing closure.
India to Supply Four More Mobile Harbour Cranes to Iran’s Chabahar Port
India will supply four more mobile harbour cranes to Iran’s Chabahar port by the end of June this year, a government official said on Friday.
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan Lays Foundation Stone of Mon Medical College, Nagaland
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare laid the foundation stone of the Mon Medical College in Mon district headquarters on Friday in the presence of Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister, Nagaland andS PangnyuPhom, Health Minister, Nagaland. Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland TokhehoYepthomi was also present.
Trishakti Corps Dedicates a Multi Utility Hall to HMI in Memory of Late Colonel Narender ‘Bull Kumar’
Colonel Narender ‘Bull Kumar’, who breathed his last on 31st December 2020, was a super hero in his own right. Nicknamed ‘BULL KUMAR’ for his attitude to take every challenge head on, he was instrumental in convincing India’s military leadership about the strategic importance of the Siachen Glacier.
Union Minister Inaugurates the Integrated Bamboo Treatment Plant near Guwahati
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the latest technology Integrated Bamboo Treatment Plant in the premises of North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC).
World’s Fastest Made ‘Jungle Safari’ Near Statue of Unity is All Ready to Welcome This Adorable Baby Hippo
The new zoological park is touted as the world’s fastest made ‘jungle safari’ and is billed to extend an exciting trip for viewers who can enjoy the scenic beauty of the hills and vivid wildlife to give an immersive and entertaining experience.
Indian Government to Build Transhipment Port at Kanyakumari
The Indian Government is making its first attempt to build a greenfield port and container transhipment hub near Kanyakumari in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu through the public-private partnership (PPP) route.