Railway projects worth Rs 720 Bn to be taken up in AP

Bids Invited for Rs 12 Billion Greater Noida Logistics Park

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has invited bids for a Rs 12 billion multimodal logistics park, aimed at strengthening the region’s freight corridor, generating employment, and driving economic growth.Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, Super Handlers, and Empezar Logistics have submitted proposals, Uttar Pradesh Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI, and Investment Promotion, Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, confirmed. “A high-powered committee headed by the Chief Secretary will soon evaluate the bids and take a decision,” he said.As per the..

Karnataka Plans Tourism Push for Abandoned Mines

Karnataka’s tourism department is preparing to transform abandoned and closed-down mines into major tourist attractions, with curated tour itineraries in the works.Officials have shortlisted sites including the Bharat Gold Mines in Kolar, Hutti Gold Mines in Raichur, and several closed mining locations in Ballari. Plans also include the development of a golf arena in Kolar.A senior tourism department official said that multiple clearances will be needed from agencies such as the Mines and Geology Department, Karnataka Forest Department, Ministry of Environment, Ecology and Climate Change, an..

India Advances Oil & Gas Reforms Amid Global Uncertainty

India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has said the nation’s energy sector is advancing steadily despite global fuel market volatility, supported by significant reforms in the oil and gas industry.He noted that the country’s oil refining capacity has increased from 215 to 258 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA), with Jamnagar now hosting Asia’s largest refinery, exporting petroleum products to over 100 countries.In the upstream exploration segment, the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Round 10 has unlocked 250,000 sq km for further exploration and produ..