Reacting to the approval of the Union Cabinet for the Coastal Highway between Rameshwar and Paradip connecting Konark, the BJD said ₹8301-crore coastal highway project was approved after long wait of 11 years.
The project section of the new coastal highway passes through Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts of Odisha
The MoU for the JJM scheme, which provides functional household tap connections, was signed following the approval of the Union Cabinet to extend the scheme till December 2028
Veteran industrialist Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu has been appointed as chairman of a government-owned company set to be tasked with developing Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole – a key pillar of the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Authorities said on Wednesday that the San Tin Technopole Company would be established in the first half of 2026 and that Chai would start his three-year term as the head of the new firm’s board of directors on July 1. His tenure as chairman of the Hong Kong Science and...
Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to ease congestion, strengthen passenger movement and boost transportation of cement, automobiles and foodgrains, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Narrowness of the carriageway, curves with poor visibility, lack of road markings, pothole-ridden stretches, and a lack of better streetlights are found to be reasons for fatal accidents
Road towards Warangal to be temporarily shut down for traffic from Sunday
This has affected the centre’s operations, restricting daily sterilisation surgeries for stray dogs to an average of six. The centre currently has one veterinary surgeon, two operation theatre assistants, and six animal handlers
For commuters, the new stretch will provide the shortest route to travel between Katpadi and Vellore
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said the project would greatly benefit the people of Changthang by strengthening irrigation infrastructure, improving agricultural productivity and supporting the livelihoods of farmers and pastoral communities
Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Bhanwar Singh Meena told PDOs to act responsibly in handling drinking water issues in rural areas
Projects include restoration of Thamaraikulam in Ambattur zone and the urban primary health centre in Tondiarpet zone
The 23-metre-wide bridge will have 70 piers
Uncertainty continues over securing the long-overdue ₹1,200-crore loan for the extension from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which has in turn affected the pace of project execution
Two companies providing connections - Torrent Gas and Think Gas - across Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu say they have speeded up the process and have covered hundreds of homes
Refinery closed for about two days after fighting near the facility 40km west of Tripoli.
Tired of petrol shortages and skyrocketing prices, Simón Huanca took matters into his own hands. The 53-year-old Indigenous artisan imported a Chinese electric car to navigate El Alto, Bolivia’s highest city, using the vehicle to transport both his family and the alpaca wool for his weaving workshop. He also installed a dedicated charger in his own garage, mainly for convenience, but also because there are only three public charging stations serving the vast metropolitan area of El Alto and...
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will launch a large-scale railway exhibition at Hung Hom Station on May 16, featuring four retired trains and a new immersive train driving simulator. The rail giant said on Saturday that the exhibition, titled “Station Rail Voyage: Explorer”, would feature an expanded layout with a refreshed look. “The exhibition retains four iconic retired trains on display while introducing a new immersive train driving simulator and a range of interactive experiences, offering the...
Dhirendra Singh has sent a detailed representation to the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Union Civil Aviation Minister and Chief Secretary of the Government of Uttar Pradesh seeking reassessment of charges
China has moved early to help Laos plan its longest highway, the latest project in Beijing’s push to expand transport connectivity in Southeast Asia. The initiative underscores Beijing’s broader effort to strengthen its economic footprint in the region through roads and railway infrastructure, as it seeks alternative trade routes amid a fractious relationship with the United States. Laos is conducting route surveys for an expressway linking the capital Vientiane to its northeastern border with...
The Hong Kong government has appointed veteran politician Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung to chair the board of directors of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company – the first entity established to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis project. The Development Bureau said on Friday that the board of directors comprises five bureau chiefs and five non-official members, tasked with formulating a “forward-looking development positioning and strategy” for the 23-hectare logistics park, the...