Govt Mandates One Towing Vessel per Port for Emergency Response
In response to recent maritime disasters, the Directorate General of Shipping has proposed a new regulation requiring all Indian ports—whether major or non-major—that handle 10 million metric tonne (MMT) or more of cargo annually to designate at least one tug or towing vessel for emergency response.This proposal follows a series of serious maritime incidents along the Indian coastline, which highlighted deficiencies in the existing emergency response mechanisms. Two major incidents in 2025—the sinking of the container ship MSC ELSA 3 in May and a fire and explosion aboard the WAN HAI 503..
Indian Railways Extends 3 Maharashtra Trains to UP, Jharkhand Temporarily
To maintain uninterrupted rail connectivity amid ongoing infrastructure upgrades, Indian Railways has temporarily extended three train services due to significant construction and renovation work at Gorakhpur Junction, a major station in the North Eastern Railway zone. These changes, which involve alterations in routes and schedules, will be in effect until the end of 2025.Godan Express (11055/11056)The Godan Express, operating between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai and Gorakhpur, will now terminate at Gonda instead of Gorakhpur. This revised route will remain in effect until December..
L&T Sets World Record in Tunnel Work on Rishikesh-Karanprayag Rail LinK
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has achieved a significant milestone on the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link project by setting a new world record in tunnel construction using a single-shield hard rock Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM). The feat was accomplished on June 29, a day ahead of schedule, when the TBM named 'Shiv' excavated 790 metres within 31 days during the final phase of tunnelling.This achievement marks the first time globally that a single-shield hard rock TBM has been used with such efficiency. The tunnel, which spans 13.09 km, runs parallel to a 14.57 km long upline tunnel that was co..
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