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Assam Pushes For Faster Clearance of Key Projects

The Assam government has called on Central agencies and stakeholders to expedite the resolution of pending issues to fast-track various infrastructure and development projects in the state.Chief Secretary Ravi Kota chaired the 10th Monthly Review Meeting, held in hybrid mode, to assess the progress of Government of India projects across multiple districts. The review covered matters ranging from highway crossings and defence land use to airport-related developments.Highway crossing clearances in Barpeta, Nagaon, Cachar, and Bongaigaon — vital for the timely completion of substations and dist..

Bids Invited for Rs 12 Billion Greater Noida Logistics Park

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has invited bids for a Rs 12 billion multimodal logistics park, aimed at strengthening the region’s freight corridor, generating employment, and driving economic growth.Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, Super Handlers, and Empezar Logistics have submitted proposals, Uttar Pradesh Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI, and Investment Promotion, Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, confirmed. “A high-powered committee headed by the Chief Secretary will soon evaluate the bids and take a decision,” he said.As per the..

Karnataka Plans Tourism Push for Abandoned Mines

Karnataka’s tourism department is preparing to transform abandoned and closed-down mines into major tourist attractions, with curated tour itineraries in the works.Officials have shortlisted sites including the Bharat Gold Mines in Kolar, Hutti Gold Mines in Raichur, and several closed mining locations in Ballari. Plans also include the development of a golf arena in Kolar.A senior tourism department official said that multiple clearances will be needed from agencies such as the Mines and Geology Department, Karnataka Forest Department, Ministry of Environment, Ecology and Climate Change, an..