Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Rescue Drilling Restarts

India allocates Rs 20 million per km for China border road construction

The Vibrant Village Program (VVP), which had been approved by the government on February 15, 2023, aimed at improving infrastructure and settlement stability along the border between India and China. It was stated that the goal of that project was to enhance the lives of people in 2,967 villages spread out over 46 border blocks in 19 districts in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh. It was further mentioned that the main objective of the VVP was to deter people from leaving border towns, elevate living standards, and bolster border security by maintaining a pop..

Government Plans Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Plant in Uttarakhand

The Indian government is set to establish a plant in Uttarakhand dedicated to the recycling of lithium-ion batteries and electronic waste (e-waste). This initiative aims to address the growing concern of environmental pollution and resource depletion associated with the disposal of used batteries and electronic devices.

The proposed recycling plant in Uttarakhand signifies the government's commitment to promoting sustainable practices in waste management and fostering the circular economy. By recycling lithium-ion batteries and e-waste, valuable resources can be recovered and reused, re..

TDB & Remine India to Build E-Waste Plant

The Technology Development Board (TDB) has forged a crucial partnership with startup Remine India to address the pressing issue of e-waste in India. The collaborative effort aims to establish a state-of-the-art commercial plant for recycling lithium-ion batteries and electronic waste (e-waste) in Uttarakhand. According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, this initiative receives substantial financial backing, with TDB allocating Rs 75 million towards the Rs 150 million project.

Highlighting the significance of this endeavor, TDB Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak emphasized India's po..

Loutolim Villagers Upset with Borim Bridge Project Transparency

Residents of Loutolim in Goa are expressing frustration over what they perceive as a lack of transparency regarding the Borim Bridge project. The community has voiced concerns over the project's planning and implementation, citing inadequate communication and consultation by authorities.

According to local sources, villagers feel marginalised as decisions regarding the bridge project have been made without sufficient public disclosure or engagement. There is a growing sentiment among residents that their voices and concerns have not been adequately considered in the planning stages.

K2 Infragen wins contract; to construct a four-lane rail overbridge

K2 Infragen has clinched a substantial contract valued at Rs 902 million to construct a four-lane rail overbridge on the Patna-Mughalsarai section of Danapur Division in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The winning bid was secured through a joint venture between Gangasagar Singh and PRL Infrastructure, with K2 Infragen assuming full responsibility for project execution, entrusted by the UP-State Bridge Corporation. Scheduled for completion within 18 months, this project aims to boost connectivity corridors and facilitate seamless mobility across railway tracks in Uttar Pradesh.

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