Odisha To Launch Aviation Security Training Institute In PPP Mode

08 Jul 2025 CW Team

With Odisha’s aviation network expanding rapidly, the state government has begun work on an Aviation Security Training Institute (ASTI) to serve current and future airports. The former Government Aviation Training Institute premises at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, are being refurbished by the Directorate of Civil Aviation in line with Bureau of Civil Aviation Security guidelines.

Because full redevelopment will take time, the directorate plans a temporary campus in the Mancheswar area so courses can begin without delay. The institute will address the growing demand for security personnel as new facilities take shape, including an international airport at Puri and proposed airstrips in Sambalpur, Nuapada and other districts.

ASTI will operate under a public–private partnership: the private partner will run and maintain the centre while delivering accredited courses at affordable fees, with priority admission for local youth. Officials say the goal is to create employment ready professionals and ultimately elevate ASTI to a national Centre of Excellence for aviation security.

Real Estate

07 Aug 2026

BXB Estates Sets AED 110 Million Jumeirah Golf Estates Record

BXB Estates has completed an AED 110 million residential transaction at Jumeirah Golf Estates, setting a new sales record for the prestigious Dubai residential community.Negotiated by Alfie Tabrez, Managing Partner of BXB Estates, the deal surpassed the previous record of AED 58 million for a completed ready villa in the development.The six-bedroom residence offers 21,714 sq ft of built-up space on a 15,873-sq-ft plot. It features nine bathrooms, four living lounges, a home office, bar lounge, private cinema and rooftop terrace.The property also includes a dedicated wellness area comprising a ..

SECR Floats Rs 6,019 Mn EPC Tender For Paradol Nagpur Link

South East Central Railway (SECR) has invited bids for an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to build a new broad gauge single line between Paradol Takeoff Point and Nagpur Road Station in Chhattisgarh. The contract carries an estimated cost of Rs 6,019.0 mn and requires an earnest money deposit of Rs 120.4 mn. The work is framed as an EPC assignment intended to strengthen regional rail infrastructure. The tender, issued under number CAO-C-BSP-26-27-15, specifies a completion period of 730 days and a bid validity of 180 days. Two pre-bid meetings are scheduled for 24 Augu..

Indian Railways Reports Nine Per Cent Rise In July Freight Loading

Indian Railways handled 141.3 million tonnes (141.3 mn t) of freight in July, marking a rise of nine per cent year on year. Freight loading maintained a positive trajectory across the network compared with the same month last year. Passenger traffic also increased in July, contributing to higher overall network utilisation. The July outcome continued a pattern of steady monthly gains, reflecting gradual improvement in industrial and logistics activity. The growth in freight volumes reflected stronger demand across multiple sectors and improvements in logistics and train turnarounds. Enhanced r..