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Trichy Corporation's Model Road Widening Triumph
Trichy Corporation has accomplished a commendable feat with the successful completion of the Rajaram Road widening project, marking a significant milestone in urban development initiatives. This transformative endeavour exemplifies the city's commitment to enhancing mobility, easing traffic congestion, and augmenting overall quality of life for its residents.
The project, which has been hailed as a model initiative, showcases Trichy Corporation's proactive approach towards addressing critical infrastructure needs. By widening Rajaram Road, the Corporation has not only expanded the thor..
NHAI reopens Sengipatti underpass post repair
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced the completion of significant repair work on a damaged vehicular underpass (VuP) near Sengipatti on the Trichy-Thanjavur national highway and stated that it had reopened for all types of vehicular movement.
It was noted that the underpass, situated at the intersection of Trichy-Thanjavur NH and Budalur-Gandarvakottai state highway, had been closed since June 20, 2023, following the collapse of a reinforced earthen wall of the structure adjacent to the Thanjavur-Trichy service. Subsequently, vehicles had been redirected through s..
DMK's Arun Nehru Vows Railway Development for Perambalur
DMK candidate in Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency, K N Arun Nehru, son of municipal administration minister K N Nehru, has pledged to work vigorously for the development of railway infrastructure and connectivity in the region.
Speaking to a crowd of party functionaries and cadres at the entry point to Trichy city in Samayapuram on Thursday, Arun expressed his commitment to addressing the longstanding demand for improved rail services in the constituency.
"I have both the opportunity and responsibility in contesting in Perambalur as the general election is crucial to safeguard p..
IIFCL's FY24 disbursement surges 62% to Rs 223.56 bn
The state-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company announced a disbursement of Rs 223.56 billion in the fiscal year 2023-24 (April-March), marking a 62% increase compared to the previous year. This surge indicated a heightened demand for longer tenure financing within the infrastructure sector. As of March 2024, the cumulative disbursement on a consolidated basis amounted to about Rs 1.48 trillion.
During a post-earnings press conference, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar, the Managing Director of IIFCL, stated that the proportion of completed and operational assets had been steadily g..
Biden's Tariffs Signal U.S. Trade Policy Shift
In a significant move signaling a strategic shift in U.S. trade policy, President Joe Biden has announced new tariffs targeting a range of Chinese clean tech exports. This move comes amidst a backdrop of increasing tensions between the world's two largest economies and a growing emphasis on decarbonization efforts globally.
The escalation of tariffs, particularly on goods such as Chinese electric vehicles and solar cells, underscores Biden's aim to address both climate change and the need to reduce dependency on Chinese manufacturing. While some may view these tariffs as primarily symb..
