GRSE to Build 2 Coastal Research Vessels for GSI
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a Government of India undertaking, has signed a contract with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for the construction of two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs). The agreement was finalised on 11 June 2025, marking a significant milestone in GRSE’s growing portfolio of specialised research vessels.The contract was signed by Commander Shantanu Bose, Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, and Dr N. M. Shareef, Deputy Director General and Head of the Marine & Coastal Survey Division at GSI. The ceremony took place in the presence of Shri Asit Saha..
Maharashtra Sets Up Task Force to Unify MMR Bus Transport System
The Maharashtra government has formed a 12-member task force to develop an integrated bus transport plan for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), aiming to facilitate seamless travel through a unified single ticketing system.The task force will be led by the General Manager of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), with the Chief of the Transport and Traffic Department of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) acting as secretary. Other members include senior officials from key municipal corporations such as Thane, Brihanmumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Vasai-Virar, ..
Andhra Pradesh to Set Up 17 New Fire Stations with Centre's Aid
In Visakhapatnam, there are only four fire stations and eight engines—insufficient to meet the needs of the rapidly growing city.Andhra Pradesh, emergency response infrastructure, Yendada, Simhachalam, IT SEZ, Nathavalasa, ASR, Fire StationsAndhra Pradesh is set to establish 17 new fire stations in an effort to enhance its emergency response infrastructure. Of these, six stations—each equipped with one fire engine—have been planned for North Andhra. The central government has allocated Rs 2.50 billion towards this initiative, with Rs 40 million specifically designated for the North Andhr..
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