India-Bhutan Train Connection Nears Reality

20 Sep 2023 CW Team

In an exciting development for regional connectivity, plans are underway to establish a train connection between India and Bhutan. This ambitious project aims to enhance transportation and trade ties between the two nations, promising numerous benefits for both countries.

The proposed train route is expected to start from India and pass through the picturesque landscapes of the eastern Himalayas before reaching Bhutan. This railway link not only holds the promise of facilitating easy and convenient travel for tourists but also presents significant opportunities for the transportation of goods, further boosting bilateral trade.

This initiative aligns with the broader efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations in the South Asian region. It signifies a significant step towards promoting cultural exchanges and fostering deeper ties between India and Bhutan.

With the railway project in progress, the dream of a seamless journey between India and Bhutan inches closer to reality, promising an exciting and convenient mode of travel for all. This development is expected to open up new avenues for tourism, trade, and collaboration between the two nations.

Equipment

12 Dec 2025

Schwing Stetter India Unveils New Innovations at Excon 2025

Schwing Stetter India unveiled more than 20 new machines at Excon 2025, marking one of its most significant showcases and introducing several India-first technologies to the construction equipment sector. The company launched the country’s first 56-metre boom pump designed and manufactured in India, the first fully electric truck mixer, the first CNG mixer variant and the first hybrid boom pump. Executives said the launch portfolio was engineered to support India’s move toward faster, greener and more vertically oriented infrastructure through advanced engineering, clean-energy solutions a..

SEPC Resolves Hindustan Copper Dispute, Wins Rs 725 Mn Order

Engineering, procurement and construction firm SEPC Ltd has recently settled a dispute with Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) and secured a mining infrastructure order valued at Rs 725 million from the state-owned company. SEPC informed the stock exchanges that it has executed a settlement deed with HCL, bringing closure to all inter-se claims and counterclaims arising from arbitration proceedings. As part of the settlement, SEPC will receive Rs 304.5 million as full and final payment, marking the resolution of all pending disputes between the two entities. The company also stated that Hindustan Co..

20% Ethanol Blending Cuts India’s CO2 Emissions by 73.6 Mn Tonnes

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that India has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 73.6 million metric tonnes due to the adoption of 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. He made the statement while replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. Describing ethanol as a green fuel, the minister said it plays a key role in reducing pollution while also supporting higher incomes for farmers. He underlined that ethanol blending contributes both to environmental sustainability and rural economic growth. Nitin Gadkari also po..