Development Initiatives Begin: 7.3km Road Projects Launched in Lolab Valley

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..

AESL Wins Rs 8.65 Billion O&M Contract From Vedanta

Vedanta has awarded a Rs 8.65 billion integrated service contract to Asian Energy Services Limited (AESL) for field development and operations and maintenance (O&M), according to an announcement made by AESL on Sunday.The contract, which includes GST, will be implemented over a 57-month period. In its regulatory filing, AESL noted that the agreement strengthens its strategic focus on integrated O&M services—an area that remains a key driver of its growth.“We are honoured to receive the Integrated Service Contract for field development and O&M from Vedanta, one of our valued and..