Rs.130 bn sanctioned for upgradation of major ports

Coal Minister Inaugurates Projects and Reviews WCL in Nagpur

G. Kishan Reddy, Coal Minister, inaugurated several key infrastructure projects and reviewed operations of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) at a programme in Nagpur. The minister opened new facilities aimed at strengthening production capacity and logistics and undertook a comprehensive review of mining, transportation and safety arrangements. He assessed project readiness and operational planning with senior WCL officials and emphasised the need for timely completion and strict adherence to statutory norms. During the visit the minister inspected mining works, mechanisation initiatives, pithe..

Modi To Inaugurate Redeveloped Kakinada Railway Station

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the redeveloped Kakinada railway station in Andhra Pradesh on March 31. The ceremony will mark the completion of a redevelopment initiative intended to upgrade the station's infrastructure and services. The event will be presented as a milestone in efforts to modernise regional rail facilities. The redevelopment focuses on improved passenger amenities, enhanced accessibility and better circulation within the station complex. Upgrades are reported to encompass modernised waiting areas, upgraded sanitation facilities and signage, and measur..

Kerala Able to Meet Peak Electricity Demand, Minister Says

Kerala will be able to meet peak electricity demand and there will be no power cuts, the state energy minister Krishnankutty has said. He provided assurance that supply arrangements and operational measures are in place to handle peak loads and to maintain stability across the grid. The statement followed routine assessments by the state electricity department and other agencies tasked with monitoring system health and reserve margins. The minister indicated that the administration has intensified monitoring of demand patterns and generation output to pre-empt stress on the network. He said co..