Sonowal inaugurates key infra projects at Chennai and Kamarajar ports

Centre to Review Goa Proposal For 24x7 Tap Water Supply

The central government has assured Goa that its request for Rs 6.52 billion to implement a 24x7 ‘Drink from Tap’ (DfT) water supply project will be reviewed. The project aims to provide households with uninterrupted access to potable water.This assurance came after a high-level meeting in Panaji chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Urban Development Minister Vishwajit Rane. The meeting discussed ongoing urban development and power projects.The DfT proposal includes water source augmentation, infrastructure upgrad..

Kolkata Metro Nears Airport Connectivity Launch

Kolkata is set to enhance urban mobility with the expected launch of the Noapara-Airport Metro line by July 2025. This new line will connect the city with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, significantly cutting travel time and easing road congestion.The first phase covers a seven-kilometre stretch from Noapara to the Jai Hind Metro Station at the airport, including key stops like Dum Dum Cantonment and Jessore Road. This line forms part of the larger Yellow Line (Line 4) project, which will eventually extend to Barasat, integrating northern suburbs into the metro network.Jai Hi..

Metro Trial Runs to Begin Connecting Andheri and Mira Road

Mumbai Metro Line nine is set to begin trial runs this week, marking a significant step in expanding the city’s metro infrastructure. The energisation of overhead traction wires has been completed, preparing the line for dynamic testing of train movement, signalling, safety, and communications ahead of its expected launch in the coming months.The line stretches 13.581 kilometres, linking Dahisar East to Mira-Bhayandar with ten stations, combining elevated and underground sections. It serves Mumbai’s densely populated western suburbs, providing vital connectivity between Andheri and Mira Ro..