Andhra CM to lay foundation for Bhogapuram airport

RINL Seeks Andhra's Intervention for Coal Supply

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the government-owned steelmaker, is facing challenges in securing coal supply for its operations at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP). The company has approached the Andhra Pradesh government seeking intervention to ensure a steady supply of coal from Gangavaram Port.

The steel industry heavily relies on coal as a primary raw material for its operations, and any disruption in its supply chain can significantly impact production schedules and profitability. RINL's appeal to the state government underscores the criticality of uninterrupted coal sup..

Andhra Pradesh Boosts Port-Led Growth

Andhra Pradesh is embarking on a significant investment drive to foster port-led growth and enhance its maritime infrastructure. With a focus on leveraging its coastal advantage, the state aims to capitalise on the potential of its ports to drive economic development and facilitate trade.

Under the ambitious initiative, several key projects are underway to modernise and expand port facilities across Andhra Pradesh. These initiatives include the development of new ports, enhancement of existing port infrastructure, and implementation of state-of-the-art technology to optimise port operat..

Andhra Pradesh Boosts Port-Led Growth

Andhra Pradesh is embarking on a significant investment drive to foster port-led growth and enhance its maritime infrastructure. With a focus on leveraging its coastal advantage, the state aims to capitalise on the potential of its ports to drive economic development and facilitate trade.

Under the ambitious initiative, several key projects are underway to modernise and expand port facilities across Andhra Pradesh. These initiatives include the development of new ports, enhancement of existing port infrastructure, and implementation of state-of-the-art technology to optimise port operat..

Noida Airport to be linked by expressway, rapid rail, and pod taxi

The construction of Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar airport, was in its final stages, and passenger services were expected to begin in October. The airport would be linked by six roads and a rapid rail-cum-metro, in addition to pod taxis.

Upon completion, the Noida airport was projected to be the largest in India and the third in the National Capital Region (NCR) after Delhi airport and Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad.

A 31-km greenfield expressway was being built to connect the airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway at Ballabhgarh.

The National Highway Aut..

Nagpur Airport: Mihan Dream grounded, vantage point lost

Nagpur's unique and strategic central location was once lauded for placing it on the nation's aviation map. It was hailed for its efforts in creating a harmonized air traffic management system with continuous airspace over the city, alongside establishing a centralized cargo hub. However, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is currently mired in apathy and has seemingly vanished from the national radar across various parameters, barely meeting the standards expected of a tier-2 city airport.

The airport, bearing its international tag, serves merely two flights to two foreign de..