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Gadkari Unveils ?200 Million Paradip Airport

India's infrastructure landscape receives a significant boost with the announcement of a ?200 million investment in the development of Paradip Airport. Spearheaded by Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, the project aims to transform Paradip into a key aviation hub, catering to the burgeoning demand for air travel and bolstering economic activities in the region.

Paradip, situated in the eastern state of Odisha, holds immense potential for growth and development. The planned airport upgrade aligns with the government's broader vision of enhancing connectivity and un..

Gadkari unveils Odisha infrastructure plans on campaign trail

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari embarked on a campaign trail in Puri Lok Sabha and Brahmagiri assembly segments, unveiling ambitious plans for infrastructural development in Odisha. Among the key announcements, he revealed the decision to establish an airport in Paradip with a substantial investment of Rs 200 crore. Furthermore, he pledged to kickstart work on the 111-km 6-lane Bhubaneswar ring road, with an estimated cost of Rs 6,500 crore, commencing in October.

Addressing a gathering at an election meeting in Krushnaprasad, situated on the banks of Chilika Lake in Puri district, Gadkari..

Does India have the 2nd largest road network in the world?

Here are some truths…Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council unravels some disturbing facts…

Recently there was a lot of chest thumping around India having the second longest road network in the world. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha that India had the second largest road network in the world, with about 63.32 lakh km of roads as of March 2019. I dug further and found an update from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways that India has about 66.71 lakh km of road network, which is the second largest in the world. True. But the categories..

PNB Official Accused of Embezzling Rs 5 Crore from Bhopal Firm

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has charged a Punjab National Bank (PNB) official with embezzling approximately Rs 4.98 crore from a Bhopal-based infrastructure construction company. The head cashier, Mukul Singh, allegedly conspired with a private individual, Vinod Kumar Singh, to commit the fraud.

The incident occurred at PNB?s Delhi Road Branch in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. According to CBI officials, Mukul Singh, without proper authorization, merged the account of Dilip Buildcon Ltd with that of Vinod Kumar Singh?s company, Star Raze. Subsequently, funds amounting to Rs 4.98 cr..

KMRL's Rs.1.16 Bn Project Delayed Due to Lack of Government Support

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is experiencing setbacks in its ?1.16 billion project as several government departments have reportedly failed to provide necessary support. The project, aimed at enhancing urban transportation infrastructure in Kochi, has encountered delays due to bureaucratic hurdles and insufficient cooperation from concerned government bodies.

According to sources familiar with the matter, the project's progress has been significantly hampered as key departments have not fulfilled their commitments, including providing essential clearances and approvals. This lack..