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Tue, 29 Oct 2024
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
PM lays foundation and inaugurates projects worth over ₹4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat
On 28 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stones and inaugurated rail, road, water and tourism projects worth over ₹4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat, and inaugurated the Bharat Mata Sarovar.
Sonowal reviews Northeast's first ship repair facility at Pandu Port Complex
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Pandu Port Complex in Assam to review the Northeast's first ship repair facility and an elevated road corridor, part of projects on National Waterway 2 (Brahmaputra).
Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Amit Shah inaugurates Petrapole Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar built for ₹487 crore
On 27 October 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new Passenger Terminal Building and a Maitri Dwar at Petrapole, West Bengal, built at a cost of ₹487 crore by the Land Port Authority of India.
UMI 2024: Bhubaneswar wins best public transport; Gurugram to host UMI 2025
On 27 October 2024, at the close of the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar won 'City with the Best Public Transport System' and Srinagar 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System'; Gurugram was named host of UMI 2025.
Sat, 26 Oct 2024
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
Thu, 24 Oct 2024
CCEA approves two railway projects worth ₹6,798 crore, including new line to Amaravati
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two railway projects worth about ₹6,798 crore: doubling of 256 km in north Bihar and a 57 km new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati.
NLC India signs agreements with RRVUNL for two power joint ventures in Rajasthan
On 24 October 2024, NLC India Ltd signed agreements with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) to form two joint ventures for renewable energy projects and a lignite-based thermal power station in Rajasthan.
Mormugao Port listed as incentive provider on Environmental Ship Index platform
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Ports Ministry said Mormugao Port Authority had been listed as an incentive provider on the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal of the International Association of Ports and Harbours, India's first port to offer such green-ship incentives.
Tue, 22 Oct 2024
Ministry of Coal issues final mine closure certificates for three WCL mines in Betul
On 22 October 2024, the Ministry of Coal announced the issue of final mine closure certificates for three mines of the Pathakhera Area of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh.
MoRTH has approved 50 National Highway projects of 1,026 km in Manipur
On 22 October 2024, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said it has approved 50 National Highway projects of 1,026 km length in Manipur, of which 44 projects of 902 km lie in the hills.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024
Namo Bharat Diwas marks one year of Namo Bharat train operations
On 21 October 2024, in New Delhi, the first anniversary of Namo Bharat train operations was celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).
Department of Posts begins drone mail proof of concept in Arunachal Pradesh
On 21 October 2024, in Arunachal Pradesh, the Department of Posts started a proof of concept for carrying mail by drone between Chowkham Post Office (Namsai district) and Wakro Branch Post Office (Lohit district).
43 bids received for 16 coal mines as 10th round of commercial coal mine auction bids are opened
On 21 October 2024, in India, the Nominated Authority of the Ministry of Coal opened bids for the 10th round and second attempts of the 9th and 8th rounds of commercial coal mine auctions, receiving 43 bids for 16 of the 61 mines offered in the 10th round.
Sun, 20 Oct 2024
PM Modi launches airport projects worth over ₹6,100 crore and other projects in Varanasi
On 20 October 2024, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stones and inaugurated multiple development projects, including airport projects worth over ₹6,100 crore.
PM inaugurates Rewa, Ambikapur and Saharanpur airports under RCS-UDAN
On 20 October 2024, from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated three airports developed under RCS-UDAN: Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh).
Sonowal announces new lighthouses at Chaumuck and Dhamra at 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival
On 20 October 2024, at the valedictory session of the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced two new lighthouses on Odisha's coastline, at Chaumuck and Dhamra, and dedicated the New Kalwan Lighthouse in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Sat, 19 Oct 2024
MOIL signs draft JV agreement with MP State Mining Corporation for manganese mining
On 19 October 2024, in Bhopal, MOIL signed a draft joint venture agreement with Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation Limited (MPSMCL) at MP Mining Conclave'24 to advance manganese ore mining and value addition in Madhya Pradesh.
2nd National Lighthouse Festival begins with Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 in Puri
On 19 October 2024, in Puri, Odisha, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways hosted the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 on day one of the 2nd National Lighthouse Festival.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024
Three green hydrogen pilot projects in steel sanctioned under National Green Hydrogen Mission
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Government said the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had sanctioned three pilot projects for using hydrogen in steel production under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Bhutan's Energy Minister meets Manohar Lal on hydropower cooperation
On 18 October 2024, in New Delhi, Bhutan's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal to strengthen India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation, including on the Puna-1 HEP project.
Civil Aviation Ministry unveils 'Aviation Park' showcasing India's aviation heritage
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation under Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu unveiled an 'Aviation Park' within the Ministry's premises showcasing the evolution of India's aviation.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024
Indian Railways cuts Advance Reservation Period from 120 days to 60 days from 1 November 2024
On 17 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Railways announced that the Advance Reservation Period for train tickets will be cut from 120 days to 60 days (excluding the date of journey) with effect from 1 November 2024.
₹1,255.59 crore approved for 4-lane Northern Patiala Bypass in Punjab
On 17 October 2024, in Punjab, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced approval of ₹1,255.59 crore for a 28.9 km, 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Cabinet approves Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking with new rail-cum-road bridge over Ganga
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the ₹2,642 crore Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction multitracking project in Uttar Pradesh, including a new rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga.
Curtain raiser for Seventh Session of International Solar Alliance Assembly held in New Delhi
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, MNRE hosted the curtain raiser for the Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly, to be held at Bharat Mandapam from 3 to 6 November 2024.