Modi Inaugurates Tuticorin Terminal, Unveils Rs 48 Billion Works
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Tuticorin Airport and laid the foundation for development projects totalling Rs 48 billion in Tamil Nadu upon his return from the Maldives. The state-of-the-art terminal, spread across 17,340 square metres, is designed to handle 2 million passengers annually.In road infrastructure, the Prime Minister dedicated the four-laning of the 50-km Sethiyathope–Cholapuram stretch of NH-36, which includes three bypasses, a one-kilometre four-lane bridge over the Kollidam River, four major bridges, seven flyovers, and several underpas..
Karnataka Seeks New Airports as Hubballi Traffic Climbs
As Karnataka intensifies efforts to boost its aviation infrastructure, Hubballi Airport is witnessing a sharp rise in passenger traffic, while nearby Belagavi struggles to maintain air connectivity. The state has proposed three new international airports, with top priority given to finalising a site for Bengaluru’s second international airport.State Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil met Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ramamohan Naidu in New Delhi to push for faster clearances. Patil urged the Centre to expedite the Airports Authority of India (AAI) report evaluating three shortlis..
Coal Ministry Pushes Digital Shift With Exploration Module
In a bid to accelerate digital transformation in the coal sector, the Ministry of Coal conducted a hands-on training session on 25 July 2025 for the newly launched Exploration Module of the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS). Held at Tagore Chamber, SCOPE Complex, New Delhi, the session aimed to familiarise stakeholders with the module’s features and encourage its adoption for smoother exploration-related submissions and approvals.Chaired by Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority Ms Rupinder Brar, the session highlighted how digital platforms could simplify and speed up approvals in..
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