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Centre approves two multitracking projects costing ₹3,907 crore across Odisha and Jharkhand

Centre approves two multitracking projects costing ₹3,907 crore across Odisha and Jharkhand

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The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: AP The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 15, 2025) approved two projects of Ministry of Railways with an approximate total cost of ₹3,907 crore. These projects include doubling of Paradeep – Haridaspur railway line and laying of fourth line on Rajkharsawan – Dangoaposi route. The two projects covering four districts across the States of Odisha and Jharkhand will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 145 kms. Tracks towards development The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approximately 1,526 villages having a population of about 14 lakhs, while, the proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country, including Lalitgiri Buddhist Complex, Shree Baladevjew Temple, Meghahatuburu Hills and more.  The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability, an official statement by Indian Railways …

Cabinet approves Rs 14,447 crore Ganga elevated corridor for Varanasi

Cabinet approves Rs 14,447 crore Ganga elevated corridor for Varanasi

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 46.039-km six-lane elevated corridor along the Ganga in Varanasi at a total cost of Rs 14,447.64 crore. The project will connect National Highway-19 with the Varanasi Ring Road and is aimed at reducing traffic congestion while improving connectivity across the city. The project includes a six-lane elevated carriageway, an iconic cable-stayed bridge, an extradosed foot-over-bridge-cum-major bridge, loops, ramps, link roads and service roads. It will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). The total project cost includes Rs 6,037.85 crore for civil construction and Rs 541.11 crore for land acquisition under NH(O). Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Maharashtra govt approves plan for 145 rail flyovers to eliminate level crossings in three years

Maharashtra govt approves plan for 145 rail flyovers to eliminate level crossings in three years

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the state government has approved a proposal to construct 145 rail overbridges over the next three years as part of its plan to eliminate railway level crossings across the state, reported the PTI. The Chief Minister said the ambitious infrastructure programme aims to improve road safety, reduce traffic congestion and prevent accidents at railway crossings. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Bihar Cabinet approves DPRs for four Regional Rapid Transit corridors

Bihar Cabinet approves DPRs for four Regional Rapid Transit corridors

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. File | Photo Credit: PTI With a view to taking the initiative to develop a modern, fast, and integrated regional transport system in the State, the Bihar cabinet on Wednesday (July 9, 2026) accorded in-principle approval for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for four Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors. The RRTS system will provide safe, fast, reliable, environmentally sustainable, and efficient last-mile connectivity, benefiting citizens, students, working professionals, and commercial activities across the region. RRTS is a semi-high-speed commuter rail network built to connect metropolitan cities across the National Capital Region.  A total of 22 decisions were taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.  The State cabinet approved an estimated cost of ₹31.59 crore for the preparation of the Alternative Analysis Report (AAR) and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for all four proposed corridors and has entrusted this work to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on nomination basis, Cabinet Secretariat Department’s Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Arvind Kumar Chaudhary said in a post …

CM Devendra Fadnavis approves fast-track court and assures strict action in Ketan Agrawal murder case after meeting victim’s family

CM Devendra Fadnavis approves fast-track court and assures strict action in Ketan Agrawal murder case after meeting victim’s family

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed shock over the alleged murder of businessman Ketan Agrawal before meeting the family in Pune, saying the incident has raised serious questions about the mindset of young people. Speaking to ANI reporters, Fadnavis said, “This is an extremely shocking incident, something beyond imagination. It is the kind of incident that compels us, as a society, to seriously reflect. Why do children from educated and well-settled families develop such malicious and destructive thinking? What are the reasons behind this mindset? We need to think deeply about it,” he said, reported by the news agency. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Maharashtra approves Rs 310 crore Nagpur Metro extension to Kanhan Town

Maharashtra approves Rs 310 crore Nagpur Metro extension to Kanhan Town

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The Maharashtra cabinet’s infrastructure sub-committee has approved a proposal to extend the Phase-II North Corridor of the Nagpur Metro from the Kanhan River to Kanhan town, a move aimed at improving public transport connectivity for thousands of commuters in Nagpur district and nearby areas. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi govt approves Rs 264 crore for upgrade of 75 CM SHRI schools in city | Delhi News

Delhi govt approves Rs 264 crore for upgrade of 75 CM SHRI schools in city | Delhi News

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3 min readJun 25, 2026 08:52 PM IST About 75 CM SHRI schools located across Delhi are going to get a major upgrade, including renovation and upgradation of boundary walls, classrooms walls facing seepage, painting, lighting, sports facilities, at a cost of Rs 264 crore. The proposal was approved by the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday during a meeting, also attended by PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, Education Minister Ashish Sood and senior officials of departments concerned. CM Gupta said that entrance gates of schools will be revamped and display the new CM SHRI logo besides the name of the school. The project will also address seepage and dampness in school buildings through waterproofing, include interior and exterior painting, repair plaster, construct or repair boundary walls and fencing, upgrade toilets and drinking water facilities, improve sewerage and drainage systems, develop sports facilities wherever required, repair rainwater harvesting systems, renovate multipurpose halls, and carry out other repair works as per need. She said that it will be ensured that …

Maharashtra approves Rs 300 crore project to strengthen cancer treatment in central India

Maharashtra approves Rs 300 crore project to strengthen cancer treatment in central India

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The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a Rs 300 crore High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project in Nagpur to strengthen cancer diagnosis, treatment and research in central India. The facility will improve access to PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine services and reduce dependence on Mumbai and Hyderabad Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Railway Board approves new route for Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express

Railway Board approves new route for Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express

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2 min readJun 16, 2026 05:01 PM IST Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express: The Railway Board has approved a new route for Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express train. Flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26, 2025, the semi-high-speed train began regular operations on May 27, 2025. It is being maintained and operated by the Western Railway (WR) zone. Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Route Currently, the Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express runs via Viramgam-Surendranagar-Rajkot-Jetalsar-Junagarh. In a letter issued to Western Railway on June 8, 2026, the Railway Board stated: “Ministry of Railways desires that 26901/26902 Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express should be operated via Botad-Jetalsar-Junagarh instead of its existing route via Viramgam-Surendranagar-Rajkot-Jetalsar-Junagarh.” It also directed the zonal railway to implement the revised route from the commencement of the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) or the no-booking date, whichever is earlier. Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express: Distance, Travel Time At present, the Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express covers a distance of 438 km in 07:00 hrs. However, on its revised route, the train will take 06:50 hrs to cover the entire route. …

Nitin Gadkari approves 100 per cent ethanol fuel to reduce India’s oil imports

Nitin Gadkari approves 100 per cent ethanol fuel to reduce India’s oil imports

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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced that the government has approved the use of 100 per cent ethanol as fuel, a move aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and accelerating the transition towards cleaner and alternative energy sources. The minister made the announcement during a press conference in Nagpur while highlighting key achievements of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government over the past 12 years. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link