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Arunachal Launches First Commercial Coal Block

The Coal Ministry has announced the launch of Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal block, marking a major step in expanding industrial activity in the North East. The project is expected to produce around 0.2 million tonnes per annum and generate nearly Rs 1.75 billion in annual revenue. The initiative is also set to create hundreds of local jobs, supporting economic growth and strengthening regional development. It forms part of the government’s broader commitment to promoting self-reliance and sustainable progress under the vision of Viksit Bharat. Sharing the announcement, the Un..

Bihar Clears Major Spend For Police Infrastructure

The Bihar government has approved a wide-ranging programme to construct police infrastructure across Nawada, Lakhisarai and Samastipur districts, with a total estimated investment of Rs 2.76 billion. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who oversees the home department, confirmed that all three projects have secured approval and construction will begin shortly. He said the initiative aims to modernise the police force and improve living conditions for personnel, ultimately strengthening policing across the state. In Nawada, the government has sanctioned the construction of twelve single ho..

India Unveils First All-Electric Green Tug

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has virtually inaugurated the steel-cutting ceremony for India’s first all-electric green tug, marking a major leap towards sustainable maritime operations. The vessel, designed for the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, forms a key part of the Ministry’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), which aims to accelerate maritime decarbonisation across the country. The virtual ceremony was attended by Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, along with senior officials from DPA and partn..