Garuda Aerospace Deploys 100 Drones for Cyclone Relief in Andhra
Chennai-based drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has deployed over 100 drones to support the Andhra Pradesh Drones Corporation in Cyclone Montha relief operations across the state. The logistics and delivery drones are aiding aerial inspection, surveillance, and delivery of medicines and essential supplies to areas severely affected by the cyclone. The drones are also conducting real-time aerial mapping and monitoring flood-hit regions to identify choke points and enable faster emergency response. Equipped with payload systems, they are transporting medical kits and relief materials to remote..
KMRL Initiates Hydrology Study for Water Metro Link to Kochi Airport
In a major step toward enhancing multimodal connectivity, Kochi Metro Rail (KMRL) has initiated a detailed hydrology study of the Chengal Canal near Nedumbassery to assess the feasibility of extending Water Metro services to Cochin International Airport (CIAL), The Times of India reported.The study, expected to be completed within three months, will evaluate the canal’s navigability and potential for regular ferry operations. “Following the study, KMRL will submit a detailed proposal to the state government for developing the canal as a major waterway,” said Sajan P John, Chief Operating..
Kolkata Metro Network to Touch 130 km Soon
The Kolkata Metro, India’s first metro system, is set for a major expansion with 19 km of new routes to be commissioned by the end of 2026, as part of an ambitious plan to extend the network to 130 km in the coming years.Announcing the developments during Metro Railway’s 41st Foundation Day celebrations at Esplanade station, Subhransu Mishra, General Manager, Metro Railway Kolkata, said the ongoing projects would significantly strengthen connectivity across the city and adjoining districts.“Kolkata has a special place in India’s metro history. From a 3.5-km stretch inaugurated on Octob..
