Civil Ministry requests other ministries to promote drones use

KSEB Cancels Contract Over Delays in Bhoothathankettu Hydro Project

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has terminated its contract with a consortium of Indian and Chinese firms after prolonged delays in completing electromechanical works for the 24 megawatt (MW) Bhoothathankettu small hydroelectric project.The KSEB board approved the cancellation of all agreements, including a tripartite contract signed with Sree Saravana Engineering Bhavani Ltd. (SSEB), Tamil Nadu, and Hunan Zhaoyang Generation Equipment Company Ltd., China. The decision follows an extended dispute concerning the final consignment of equipment from China.Based on recommendations from t..

Titagarh and BHEL Launch Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Production

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), has inaugurated the production line for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains at its advanced manufacturing unit in Uttarpara, Kolkata, West Bengal.The unveiling ceremony was led by senior executives from both companies, including Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of TRSL, and Bani Varma, Director at BHEL. The development marks a significant milestone in India’s rail modernisation efforts.TRSL was awarded a Rs 240 billion contract by Indian Railways for the design, manufacturing, and lon..

Bullet Train Project Achieves Major Milestone in Gujarat

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project continues to make swift progress, marking a transformative step in India’s transportation infrastructure. According to Railway Supply, a leading railway transport news portal, this high-speed rail corridor is advancing under the leadership of the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).Covering a distance of 508 kilometres, the project is India’s first high-speed rail initiative and is estimated to cost over USD 1.2 billion. It aims to substantially reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, offering a faster and more efficien..