Indian Railways Issues Draft National Rail Plan
In an endeavour to address the inadequacies of capacity constraints and improve its modal share in total freight eco system of the country, Indian Railways has come up with Draft National Rail Plan.
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India to Trim Reliance on China in 1,100 Items
The commerce ministry has identified alternative source of imports and shared its analysis with India’s overseas missions to “explore sourcing and export opportunities in their respective countries”.
GPS-Based Toll Collection System Cleared: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that the Government has finalised GPS-based(Global Positioning System) technology toll collection to ensure seamless movement of vehicles across the country. He said, this will ensure India becomes ‘toll booth free’ in next two years.
In J&K, 100% Households of Srinagar and Ganderbal Get Tap Water Connections
In the UT of Jammu and Kashmir every household in Ganderbal and Srinagar districts has got tap water connections and every family is getting potable piped water in their homes. The UT is planning 100% coverage by 2022 to accomplish the ambitious target of providing tap water connection to every rural household of J&K.
“Hunar Haat” Being Organised at Rampur (UP) from 18th to 27th December, 2020
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said in Rampur (UP) that “Hunar Haat” has become an effective mission of the Government to provide “Backup to Brilliance” and “Encouragement to Expertise”.
Indian Railways Most Challenging Project to Connect Kashmir with Rest of India
The first section linking Udhampur to Katra and the third section of the railway line between Banihal and Baramulla have been completed and both these sections are operational.
Govt Invites Proposals for Setting Up Electronic Chip Plants in India, Acquisition Abroad
The government has invited proposals from entities to set up electronic chip manufacturing units in the country and even acquire any company making semiconductors overseas.
India Starts Construction Of World’s Largest Renewable Energy Park
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched on Tuesday the construction of a megapark that will produce 30 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy and will be the world’s largest renewable energy facility.
India to Name ‘Trusted Telecom Sources’, may Blacklist Chinese Vendors
India will list “trusted and not trusted sources” of telecom vendors and devices based on national security, announcing a committee for the purpose as its border tension with China continues.
Audio Streaming Grows 40% in India in 2020
India witnessed growth in audio streaming platforms of nearly 40% in 2020. With decrease in travel and commute time, amid the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns, music has proven to be therapeutic as people multi-tasked and switched between household chores and professional engagements.