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Sat, 03 May 2025
Khelo India Multipurpose Hall inaugurated in Kamle district, Arunachal Pradesh
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated a ₹8 crore Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh on 3 May 2025.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation marks 31st Foundation Day
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation observed its 31st Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 3 May 2025, with Union Minister Manohar Lal as chief guest and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as guest of honour.
Pune railway station to be transformed with four new platforms; Hadapsar–Jodhpur Express flagged off
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 3 May 2025 that Pune railway station will be completely transformed with world-class facilities including four new platforms, as he flagged off the Hadapsar–Jodhpur and MGR Chennai Central–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express trains.
Fri, 02 May 2025
Tamil Nadu energy security: Coal Secretary and Chief Secretary meet in Chennai
Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt and Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam held a high-level meeting in Chennai on 2 May 2025 on strengthening the State's energy security.
India and Denmark sign renewed MoU on energy cooperation
India and Denmark signed a renewed energy cooperation MoU in New Delhi on 2 May 2025, extending the partnership begun under the original MoU of 5 June 2020.
Amaravati: PM launches works worth over ₹58,000 crore, including Missile Test Range at Nagayalanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid foundation stones for and dedicated projects worth over ₹58,000 crore in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, on 2 May 2025.
Vizhinjam International Seaport, India's first dedicated container transshipment port, dedicated to the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the ₹8,800 crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to the nation on 2 May 2025.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
NHAI signs concession for 88 km six-lane Agra–Gwalior Greenfield Expressway on BOT (Toll)
NHAI signed a concession agreement with G.R. Infraprojects Ltd on 30 April 2025 to build the 88 km six-lane access-controlled Agra–Gwalior Greenfield Expressway (NH-719D) on BOT (Toll) mode.
PM chairs 46th PRAGATI meeting; eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore reviewed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 46th PRAGATI meeting on 30 April 2025, reviewing eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore.
Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur at Sindi, near Wardha, begins commercial operations
The Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur at Sindi, near Wardha in Maharashtra, began commercial operations, receiving its first rake of 123 Maruti cars on 28 April 2025, MoRTH said on 30 April 2025.
Cabinet approves Shillong–Silchar greenfield high-speed corridor (NH-06) at ₹22,864 crore
The CCEA approved a 166.80 km four-lane greenfield access-controlled high-speed corridor on NH-06 from Mawlyngkhung (near Shillong), Meghalaya, to Panchgram (near Silchar), Assam, on Hybrid Annuity Mode on 30 April 2025.
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Manohar Lal reviews Rajasthan's power sector and Centrally funded urban schemes in Jaipur
Union Minister Manohar Lal reviewed Rajasthan's power sector and, with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Centrally funded urban development schemes in Jaipur on 29 April 2025.
Ghaziabad issues India's first Certified Green Municipal Bond for a tertiary sewage treatment plant
Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam (Uttar Pradesh) raised ₹150 crore through India's first Certified Green Municipal Bond to build a 40 MLD Tertiary Sewage Treatment Plant, the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said on 29 April 2025.
Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) launched
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) on 29 April 2025 at an MNRE workshop in New Delhi.
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
INST Mohali study on CuO–CuWO4 heterojunction catalyst for green hydrogen
Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, developed a CuO–CuWO4 p-n heterojunction catalyst that gives new insight into proton adsorption for green hydrogen production, DST said on 28 April 2025.
Power Ministry's Consultative Committee discusses roadmap for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047
The Consultative Committee of MPs for the Ministry of Power, chaired by Manohar Lal, discussed the 'Roadmap for Development of Nuclear Power Generation' on 28 April 2025, including the target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Sat, 26 Apr 2025
Kishan Reddy addresses 6th India Steel in Mumbai; coal gasification target of 100 MT by 2030
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy addressed the 6th edition of India Steel, an international exhibition-cum-conference, in Mumbai on 26 April 2025, citing a coal gasification target of 100 MT by 2030.
Regional Power Conference with North Eastern States held in Gangtok
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal chaired the Regional Power Conference with North Eastern States in Gangtok, Sikkim, on 26 April 2025, urging that government establishments be prioritised for pre-paid smart metering.
DGCA directs airlines to implement passenger handling measures amid airspace restrictions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on 26 April 2025 directed all airlines to implement enhanced passenger handling measures as international airspace closures and overflight restrictions lengthen flight routes.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
National Panchayati Raj Day: PM launches works worth over ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid foundation stones for and dedicated projects worth over ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar, on National Panchayati Raj Day, 24 April 2025.
Inland waterways carry a record 145.5 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25
India's inland waterways moved a record 145.5 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25, up from 18.1 million tonnes in FY 2013-14, the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry said on 24 April 2025.
Coal Ministry announces incentives for underground coal mining
The Ministry of Coal has cut the floor revenue share for underground coal mines from 4% to 2% and waived the upfront payment requirement, it said on 24 April 2025.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
After Pahalgam attack: Amit Shah visits site and families; four special flights from Srinagar
Home Minister Amit Shah paid last respects to those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, met their families and visited the site on 23 April 2025, while the Civil Aviation Ministry arranged four special flights from Srinagar and directed airlines to keep regular fares.
Odisha's Single Window Committee approves seven renewable energy projects worth ₹1,191.47 crore
Odisha's 10th Single Window Committee under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022 gave in-principle approval on 23 April 2025 to seven renewable energy projects of 149.97 MW with an investment of ₹1,191.47 crore.
SEFCO-2025 international energy conference opens at CSIR-IIP, Dehradun
The 7th edition of the international conference 'Shaping the Energy Future: Challenges and Opportunities' (SEFCO-2025) was inaugurated at CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, on 23 April 2025.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Manohar Lal in Nepal: Arun-3 electromechanical works begin; POWERGRID–NEA MoU on cross-border lines
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated electromechanical works at the 900 MW Arun-3 project in Nepal and witnessed a POWERGRID–Nepal Electricity Authority MoU on cross-border transmission on 22 April 2025.
Pralhad Joshi inaugurates PV module testing and calibration lab at NISE, Gwal Pahari
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the PV Module Testing and Calibration Lab at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gwal Pahari, Haryana, on 22 April 2025.