Wednesday, September 02, 2026 | 09:53 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch
Dhruvaksh Saha

Dhruvaksh Saha

Dhruvaksh Saha

Dhruvaksh Saha is a policy reporter, currently tracking developments in transport, infrastructure, and the economy, focusing chiefly on policy and sectoral movements in highways, railways, maritime economy, mass transport, and economic policy planning at NITI Aayog.

Dhruvaksh Saha is a policy reporter, currently tracking developments in transport, infrastructure, and the economy, focusing chiefly on policy and sectoral movements in highways, railways, maritime economy, mass transport, and economic policy planning at NITI Aayog.

Email

Page 32 - Dhruvaksh Saha

Vertical drilling begins in Uttarkashi tunnel to rescue trapped workers

Auger parts being pulled out to rescue 41 tunnel workers

Vertical drilling begins in Uttarkashi tunnel to rescue trapped workers
Updated On : 26 Nov 2023 | 10:00 PM IST

Day 12: Machine damage stalls rescue operations at Uttarkashi tunnel

"The auger will move extremely carefully," Hasnain said

Day 12: Machine damage stalls rescue operations at Uttarkashi tunnel
Updated On : 24 Nov 2023 | 10:54 PM IST

So near yet so far: Rescue operations in Uttarkashi tunnel halted

From 22 metres, the pipe had reached 45 metres till Wednesday night, but the auger machine had to temporarily halt operations after an iron girder was encountered by authorities at the site

So near yet so far: Rescue operations in Uttarkashi tunnel halted
Updated On : 23 Nov 2023 | 11:22 PM IST

Smooth sailing for US-sanctioned vessel carrying Russian crude oil

According to reports, the vessel, NS Century, is one of the three that has regularly been shipping Russian crude oil to India. It is expected to reach India's Vadinar Port in Gujarat on Saturday

Smooth sailing for US-sanctioned vessel carrying Russian crude oil
Updated On : 23 Nov 2023 | 10:39 PM IST

Track changes: Accidents on rise as Railways grapples mounting pressure

In recent years, the railways has been able to curtail consequential accidents, defined as the ones that cause loss of life, several injuries, and loss of rail property and stoppage of rail traffic

Track changes: Accidents on rise as Railways grapples mounting pressure
Updated On : 22 Nov 2023 | 11:02 PM IST

Uttarakhand tunnel incident spotlights safety in existing, future projects

Engineering companies expect the incident to spotlight safety as a major aspect in future tunnel projects in India

Uttarakhand tunnel incident spotlights safety in existing, future projects
Updated On : 22 Nov 2023 | 10:40 PM IST

Fastest route may see contact with Uttarkashi tunnel workers in 3 days

In tricky terrain, govt has adopted 5-pronged bid to rescue 41 men in Uttarkashi

Fastest route may see contact with Uttarkashi tunnel workers in 3 days
Updated On : 21 Nov 2023 | 10:40 PM IST

JSW Infrastructure bags Rs 4,119 crore award for port in Karnataka

JSW Group's ports biz emerged as sole bidder for Keni Port

JSW Infrastructure bags Rs 4,119 crore award for port in Karnataka
Updated On : 16 Nov 2023 | 11:49 PM IST

Awarding of highways halved over a year, MoRTH expresses concern to Cabinet

Experts noted these approvals would be needed for the ministry to be able to infuse funds for awarding new projects

Awarding of highways halved over a year, MoRTH expresses concern to Cabinet
Updated On : 15 Nov 2023 | 11:54 PM IST

Israel war a challenge for West Asia corridor: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Centre aims to resolve insurance issues for domestic shippers and reduce India's logistics costs through this move

Israel war a challenge for West Asia corridor: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 15 Nov 2023 | 10:37 PM IST

Now, 10-15 years of experience a must for NHAI's contractor staff

This decision comes after the ministry faced criticism over the quality of highways, especially in sensitive areas like the hills

Now, 10-15 years of experience a must for NHAI's contractor staff
Updated On : 14 Nov 2023 | 11:23 PM IST

NITI Aayog seeks large-scale school mergers, teacher training overhaul

NITI Aayog has also suggested that states undertake decentralisation of powers to principals, district and block officers for self-improving governance

NITI Aayog seeks large-scale school mergers, teacher training overhaul
Updated On : 14 Nov 2023 | 11:14 PM IST

Major ports log FY24's 1st double-digit cargo growth, shows IPA data

Coal, container boom sees cargo rising at 13% in October

Major ports log FY24's 1st double-digit cargo growth, shows IPA data
Updated On : 13 Nov 2023 | 11:09 AM IST

Centre looks to hit throttle on Rs 76,000 crore Vadhavan Port project

Inter-ministerial consultations on, proposal may get go-ahead soon

Centre looks to hit throttle on Rs 76,000 crore Vadhavan Port project
Updated On : 10 Nov 2023 | 8:37 PM IST

Adani Ports and SEZ profit rises 4.2% to Rs 1,748 crore in Q2FY24

Net sales of the port operator and logistics company rose by 27.6 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 6,646 crore. This was a 6.4 per cent increase quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q)

Adani Ports and SEZ profit rises 4.2% to Rs 1,748 crore in Q2FY24
Updated On : 09 Nov 2023 | 10:24 PM IST

Adani's Colombo port terminal to get $553 million funding from US DFC

Move seen as US bid to curtail China's influence

Adani's Colombo port terminal to get $553 million funding from US DFC
Updated On : 09 Nov 2023 | 9:51 AM IST

India-Russia new sea trade route plan in final stages of clearances

The Indian authorities have identified coking coal, crude, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fertilisers as major commodities that will be traded in the route

India-Russia new sea trade route plan in final stages of clearances
Updated On : 06 Nov 2023 | 7:25 PM IST

Road accident fatalities hit all-time high last year in India: Govt data

Number of mishaps rose 12% in 2022; these caused 168,491 deaths

Road accident fatalities hit all-time high last year in India: Govt data
Updated On : 31 Oct 2023 | 10:30 PM IST

3rd train mishap in 4 months: Rail safety in question as 14 dead in Andhra

Human error led to overshooting of signal by loco pilot: Railways

3rd train mishap in 4 months: Rail safety in question as 14 dead in Andhra
Updated On : 30 Oct 2023 | 11:01 PM IST

NITI Aayog's Vision 2047 for $30 trn economy may be ready by December

These goals include a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of $17,590, $8.67 trillion of exports, and Rs 1,273 trillion of investments by 2047

NITI Aayog's Vision 2047 for $30 trn economy may be ready by December
Updated On : 29 Oct 2023 | 10:42 PM IST