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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Rs 2,700 crore Z-Morh tunnel in J&K

Project will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh

Projects worth Rs 50,000 crore mooted for robust inland waterways

The discussions around projects and potential interventions in the sector took place at the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC)

Soon, a semi-high speed Vande Bharat train to connect Jammu with Srinagar

Most of the Katra-Banihal section is tunnels which have been constructed using the Himalayan tunneling method

Railways ministry spends 76% of FY25 capital expenditure by December

The ministry has spent Rs 1.91 trillion from the gross budgetary support, Rs 824 crore from external resources, and Rs 8,733 crore from extra-budgetary resources on infrastructure creation

Freight rates up 11% in two weeks over Christmas and New Year rush

Global volatility has impacted container trading rates for Indian ports as well

Rail freight hits fast track in India's auto industry, shows data

According to data available with BS, the number of rakes handled by Railways for the automotive sector between April, December of FY25 stood at 5,651 units, up from 5,198 rakes in FY24

Delhi-Meerut travel now in 40 minutes, via RRTS; Metro Phase-4 kicks off

PM Modi also inaugurates Delhi Metro's Phase-IV stretch

NHAI explores ways to enhance the enforcement of global standards

This came after projects inaugurated by Modi saw quality defects, such as stretches of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, prompting criticism on social media

The India Story: Long journey traversed, but 90% of nation yet to be built

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation

NITI Aayog pushes for funding to build quarters for workers near factories

The programme is likely to be undertaken by providing VGF to private developers to keep dormitory rentals in check and reduce commuting costs and safety concerns for workers in industrial hubs

With Pali facility boost, DP World eyes logistics biz growth in India

Co has invested Rs 1800 crore in its railway and inland business

Global logistics giant DP World expands Rewari terminal facility by 25%

This expansion will increase the monthly freight train handling capacity of the Pali-Rewari rail terminal by 25 per cent, from its current capacity of 192 trains to 240 trains, the company said

Looking to automate highway construction on pilot basis, says Morth

AIMC provides a repository of digitised construction data, high adherence to design specifications, better transparency and others

House panel for increased private participation in rail infrastructure

The committee also suggested that the railways should improve its finances by undertaking a comprehensive review of its passenger fares - which are typically subsidised by up to 46 per cent

PM Narendra Modi to address chief secys at NITI Aayog meet on Saturday

According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the conference on Saturday and Sunday, and is expected to address states' top officials

Improved sanitation reduces child malnutrition: NITI Aayog working paper

Need to develop state-level grids for sewage and solid waste, says Aayog

India aims to be a maritime power by 2030, says Sarbananda Sonowal

The Union Cabinet had approved the project in October, even though it had been in the works much earlier. Currently, its physical progress stands at 60 per cent

Parliament Session: Railways Amendment Bill passed in LS amid disruptions

Minister assures opp that bill won't cause privatisation, calls it "fake narrative"

Rail freight loading slowdown continues; November sees 1.4% growth

Data from the core sector up to October reveals a 5.3 per cent increase in electricity generation so far this year

Delhi Metro gets Rs 6,230 cr phase-4 corridor boost ahead of Assembly polls

Six corridors were planned in the fourth phase of the development of Delhi Metro. Of these, three were sanctioned as priority corridors in 2019