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Statue of Unity to soon be connected to rail network
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Statue of Unity to soon be connected to rail network

The Statue of Unity at Kevadiya in Gujarat will be connected to the railway network by the end of 2020. The train services will take passengers up to 5-km from the tallest statue in the world. At present, Vadodara, Bharuch and Ankleshwar stations provide rail connectivity to the statue. The nea...

The Statue of Unity at Kevadiya in Gujarat will be connected to the railway network by the end of 2020. The train services will take passengers up to 5-km from the tallest statue in the world. At present, Vadodara, Bharuch and Ankleshwar stations provide rail connectivity to the statue. The nearest airports to the Statue of Unity are Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and Vadodara Airport. The Railways has acquired all the land required for the Kevadia Rail Link project, which involves gauge conversion between the Dabhoi-Chandod 18-km route and a new line of 32-km between Chandod and Kevadia. All three major and 16 minor bridges between Dabhoi-Chandod have been built, and most of the other work has also been completed.

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Mollo Noleggio Enters Global Top 100 Rental Companies List

 Mollo Noleggio has been listed in the 2025 IRN 100, the annual ranking by International Rental News that identifies the world’s top 100 equipment rental companies by turnover. The Alba-based firm becomes the first Italian rental-only company to enter the global list, following a turnover of over €150 million in 2024 generated solely through rental operations.  The ranking highlights operators in construction, industrial, and event equipment rental. Mollo Noleggio also features among the top 20 rental-focused companies in Europe, reinforcing its growing influence on the cont..

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Resources

IHCL, Indian Army & REACHA Launch Skill Centre in Uri, J&K on World Youth Skills Day

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality firm, in collaboration with REACHA (Research & Extension Association for Conservation Horticulture and Agro-Forestry) and the Indian Army, announced the launch of a new skill development centre in Uri, Jammu & Kashmir. The initiative aims to empower local youth with employable skills and entrepreneurial potential through two dedicated courses: Bakery and Fashion Designing (Weaving). The project is part of IHCL’s broader ESG+ framework, Paathya, under which the company has pledg..

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Infrastructure Transport

Mumbai’s Carnac Bridge Renamed Sindoor After Operation Sindoor

The newly constructed Carnac Bridge in Mumbai, now officially renamed as Sindoor Bridge, was inaugurated on July 10, 2025, by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The decision to rename the bridge was linked to “Operation Sindoor,” a symbolic initiative aimed at erasing the colonial legacy associated with the original name.During the inauguration, Chief Minister Fadnavis explained that the renaming sought to wipe away a dark chapter of Indian history linked to British rule. He referred to historical accounts written by Prabodhankar Thackeray, which alleged that British Governor Ca..

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