A first information report (FIR) has been filed against five people in connection with the alleged suicide of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student at a private university in Greater Noida, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Sudhir Kumar said. The police have taken two more people into custody for questioning, although they have not been arrested yet. "An FIR has been lodged against five people. The investigation is ongoing... Two individuals have been taken for questioning, but they have not been arrested. Action will be taken based on the evidence," ADCP Sudhir Kumar told ANI. The incident occurred in a private university, where a second-year BDS student was found dead in her hostel room. The police believe she died by suicide. Upon receiving information, the police acted swiftly and arranged for the postmortem of the body. Following the tragedy, the woman's relatives expressed strong dissatisfaction with the university administration. In response, a dialogue was initiated between the family members and the university officials to address their concerns, ANI reported. "Yesterday, a girl student of a private university died by suicide in the hostel. Upon receiving the information, the police took prompt action and arranged for the postmortem. The victim’s relatives were upset with the university administration. So, we facilitated a dialogue between them," said ADCP Sudhir Kumar. As a result of the dialogue, the university has been directed to carry out a thorough investigation and take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The family members have since left for the victim's hometown to conduct the last rites. "During the discussion, the university was asked to establish a procedure to prevent such incidents from happening again. They were also directed to take action against those responsible. The relatives have now left for their village to carry out the last rites," ADCP Kumar added. A family member, who identified himself as the victim’s brother, claimed that his sister had been harassed by faculty members, which allegedly contributed to her taking the extreme step, ANI reported. He described an incident that occurred a week before her death, where a teacher accused her of forging signatures on assignments. "A week ago, a teacher accused my sister of forging signatures of professors on her assignments. My father visited the university and spoke to the administration, which assured him that his daughter would not be targeted. However, the very next day, the teacher mocked her, saying she was an ‘expert in doing signatures’, and also threatened her with failing her exams," he said. The Knowledge Park police arrived at the university to conduct preliminary investigations. Forensic experts and senior police officers also examined the scene to gather further evidence. The two university staff members who have been taken into custody are reportedly being questioned in relation to the complaint filed by the student's family. The police have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and further developments will depend on the findings of the probe. As the case progresses, authorities are focused on uncovering the full circumstances surrounding the student's death and addressing the allegations of harassment that have emerged. (With ANI inputs)
19 July,2025 08:31 PM IST | Greater Noida | mid-day online correspondentInbasekar Sundaramurthi, Consul General of India in Barcelona, on Saturday said that the visit of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was a successful one. The Consul General of India in Barcelona also applauded the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's energy and work ethic. Sundaramurthi, while interacting with the media on Saturday, said that the Consulate was working on the deliverables for follow-up on the visit. He went on to say, "This has been a very fantastic and very energetic visit. CM came right from the hotel, and we went to a place called Submer. It's a data centre, and they're looking at data solutions. Within a few minutes, he was interested in signing an MoU. And of course, we quickly had this checked, and today they signed the MoU. The energy level is high, and there are also discussions with Barcelona, which is the largest event holder in all of Europe. They have a space of 300,000 square meters worth of meeting space, the largest in Europe, and Madhya Pradesh is now looking at collaborating with them, "as cited by news agency ANI. While expressing his opinion about Mohan Yadav’s optimism, he further added that. Mohan Yadav had scheduled over 10 one-on-one meetings. He also gave an example of how quickly CM Yadav signed an MoU with Submer, a company that specialises in data centre cooling technology. Sundaramurthi also highlighted, "The level of this team is in a different level, and I'm happy on behalf of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Consulate General of India to assist them because our consulate is now going to go full hammer and tongs to follow up on this visit because today there are also meetings at more than 12 one-on-one meetings with major big companies. They had a one-to-one meeting with the honourable minister, "as per the news agency ANI. Sundaramurthi backed the Madhya Pradesh chief minister’s decision to collaborate with Catalonia, as it is a powerhouse in Spain. "We are looking to follow up with the deliverables because, as you are aware, Catalonia is the powerhouse of Spain. 40 per cent of the GDP of Spain comes from here, and it is good that Madhya Pradesh is focusing here because this is where we are going to do the business, and I think this will be a good launchpad, and they are connected with the right sectors," he added while talking to the media. He said that Yadav took a keen interest in the cold storage facilities in Spain and also pointed out the energy levels of the Indian diaspora. "They saw the cold storage facilities in all the important locations. That is one area the Chief Minister took an interest in. I'm very sure this is going to be put into action. It will help us because Spain has a lot of good technologies and smart cities. In conclusion, I say this is already a successful visit. We will look forward to implementing those deliverables, and you saw the energy level with the diaspora," he said. The Consul General of India in Barcelona, Spain, further looked forward to more delegation visits ahead in the coming days after a successful visit by the Madhya Pradesh CM. Inbasekar Sundaramurthi, while concluding his interaction with the media, said that "We are looking at more delegations coming ahead. The consulate general will also shortly be moving into a dedicated building. So we are looking forward to a formal inauguration, and this is how we look at the end. We are looking forward to the best days in India, Spain, and India-Catalonia relations," as per ANI. (With ANI Inputs)
19 July,2025 04:53 PM IST | Barcelona | mid-day online correspondentAmid all the chaos that has been going on with the neighbouring countries, thirty-four Indian fishermen, along with two of their Indian fishing trawlers, have been apprehended by Bangladeshi authorities. The two fishing trawlers FB Jhor and FB MaMagalChandi have been apprehended by Bangladesh authorities near Mongla for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Bangladeshi territorial waters, sources said on Friday. As reported by the news agency ANI, the incident took place on the intervening night of July 14-15. Sources have also confirmed that the matter was taken up with the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh as soon as information about the incident was received, as reported by ANI. One of the sources also informed that, "As soon as information about the incident was received, our High Commission in Bangladesh took up the matter with Bangladeshi authorities through diplomatic channels seeking immediate consular access," as cited by ANI. The sources further added that a constant effort is being made to facilitate the safe and early return of the fishermen along with their boats. Earlier on July 13, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested seven Indian fishermen in Tamil Nadu for reportedly fishing across the two countries' maritime border, according to the Rameswaram Fishermen's Association, as per ANI. According to the association, the incident happened around 5 a.m. when the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended the crew of the fishing boat 'IND-TN-10-MM-746.' The boat belonged to V. Isaac Paul of Rameswaram's Thangachimadam, who was apprehended on charges of crossing the international maritime boundary. The arrested fishermen were identified as P Tuthar (40) of Thangachimadam Raja Nagar, P Edison (51) of Thangachimadam Walasai Street, Shanmugam (50) of Rameswaram TSM Nagar, Sakthivel (47), Jagadish (48), Dalvin Raj (46), and Anbazhagan of Manthope. After some time, the alleged fishermen were taken to Kankesanthurai port in Sri Lanka for investigation by the authorities. As reported by ANI, a total of 456 fishing boats had ventured into the sea on Saturday after obtaining permits from the Rameswaram fishing port, according to the Rameswaram Fishermen Association. In a third incident, four fishermen from Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, whom the Sri Lankan Navy rescued after their boat capsized mid-sea, returned safely to their hometown. According to officials, the incident took place on June 25, when the four fishermen—N Nambu Prakash (23), N Nambu Gunalan (25), K Nambu (24), and S Sathyaraj (24), all residents of Puthuroda in the Rameswaram island area—ventured out to fish in the Gulf of Mannar in a traditional country boat. (With ANI Inputs)
19 July,2025 03:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant step towards enhancing Indian maritime cooperation, the Indian Navy's indigenously designed and constructed Survey Vessel (Large), INS Sandhayak, made her maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia, for hydrographic cooperation from July 16 to July 19, 2025. Commissioned in February 2024, INS Sandhayak is the first ship of the new Sandhayak-class hydrographic survey vessels and represents a significant achievement in indigenous shipbuilding. This visit demonstrates India’s growing role in regional hydrographic capacity building under the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD) and National Hydrographic Office framework. According to the statement issued by the Defence Ministry of India, the vessel has been equipped with advanced capabilities for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys, oceanographic data collection, and search and rescue (SAR) and humanitarian assistance operations. It also features an onboard helicopter deck and hospital facilities, enabling multipurpose deployments. With humanitarian operations with onboard helicopter and hospital functions already equipped in this vessel, this vessel is without a doubt one of the most prestigious assets for the Indian Navy. The four-day visit to Port Klang aimed to facilitate technical exchanges, strengthen institutional ties, and encourage concerted cooperation in areas such as survey technology sharing and sustained hydrographic support via concerted cooperation like sharing of survey technologies and sustained hydrographic support engagements. The maiden visit of the ship to Port Klang majorly focuses on strengthening institutional ties. As informed by the Defence Ministry’s release, the key activities during the visit included in-depth knowledge-exchange sessions, official receptions, and events designed to foster international goodwill and elevate awareness of the MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision. This visit reaffirmed India’s enduring commitment to regional maritime cooperation and the sharing of hydrographic expertise.
19 July,2025 02:08 PM IST | New Delhi | Vinod Kumar MenonIndia on Friday said it does not subscribe to any unilateral sanctions and called for ending double standards in energy trade after the European Union (EU) unveiled new punitive measures targeting the Russian energy sector that included restrictions on the Vadinar refinery in Gujarat. The 18th package of sanctions by the 27-nation EU included a set of measures largely aimed at curbing the revenues of Russia's oil and energy sector, such as an import ban on refined petroleum products made from Russian crude oil and coming from any third country. The measures also included reduction of the oil price cap from USD 60 to about USD 48 a barrel and the designation of the Vadinar Refinery, in which Russian energy firm Rosneft has a major stake. Hours after the EU announced the new measures, India said there should be "no double standards", especially when it comes to energy trade. "India does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures. We are a responsible actor and remain fully committed to our legal obligations," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "The government of India considers the provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance to meet the basic needs of its citizens," he said. Jaiswal also said, "We would stress that there should be no double standards, especially when it comes to energy trade." The EU's foreign and security policy chief Kaja Kallas said on social media that the bloc had approved "one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date". The new sanctions include a lower oil price cap, the designation of the "biggest Rosneft refinery in India", and measures aimed at 105 more shadow fleet ships. "Each sanction weakens Russia's ability to wage war. The message is clear: Europe will not back down in its support for Ukraine. The EU will keep raising the pressure until Russia ends its war," Kallas said. A statement by the EU said it was agreed on a significant set of 55 listings, consisting of 14 individuals and 41 entities responsible for actions "undermining or threatening" the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. "The EU is lowering the price cap for crude oil from USD 60 to USD 47.6 per barrel, to align it with current global oil prices and is introducing an automatic and dynamic mechanism to modify the oil price cap and ensure that this price cap is effective," the bloc said. It said oil exports still represent one-third of the Russian government's revenues. "Full-fledged sanctions target Russian and international companies managing shadow fleet vessels, traders of Russian crude oil and a major customer of the shadow fleet -- a refinery in India with Rosneft as its main shareholder," the EU said. The EU was referring to Nayara Energy's Vadinar refinery in Gujarat. Russian energy giant Rosneft has a 49.13 per cent stake in the refinery. "For the first time, the EU is also listing the captain of a shadow fleet vessel, as well as a private operator of an international flag registry. Lastly, one entity in the Russian LNG sector is also included in today's listings," the EU said. It also introduced an import ban on refined petroleum products made from Russian crude oil and coming from any third country -- with the exception of Canada, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 July,2025 09:12 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe Election Commission of India has said that 94.68 per cent of the existing electors have submitted their enumeration forms during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. According to the ECI, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) will publish the draft Electoral Roll on Friday, August 1, 2025, and invite suggestions and inputs for correcting any entries in the draft Electoral Roll. "In accordance with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) order dated June 24, 2025, a one-month window will be provided to submit requests for rectification or inclusion of any left-out names," the ECI said in a release. "During the verification process, a total of 36,86,971 electors, amounting to 4.67 per cent, were found to be missing from their registered addresses. Within this category, 12,71,414 electors were classified as probably deceased, 18,36,306 as probably permanently shifted, 5,92,273 were found to be enrolled at multiple places, and 6,978 electors could not be traced," it said. As per the ECI, based on the enumeration data and findings from the address verification process, a total of 7,48,59,631 electors have been covered so far, which translates to 94.68 per cent of the overall electoral population. The remaining number of Enumeration Forms yet to be received is 41,10,213, accounting for 5.2 per cent of the total. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday once again raised concern over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls carried out in poll-bound Bihar after former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa criticised the state's electoral roll revision by the Election Commission of India. "The Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll is a deliberate and diabolical move to rig the elections through large-scale disenfranchisement. A PM who masterminded notebandi has orchestrated this votebandi," Ramesh posted on X while sharing a recent interview of Lavasa. Lavasa earlier in an interview to a media outlet criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, calling it "abrupt, aggressive, ambitious, and avoidable". He said that the process is unfair to voters and the machinery undertaking the task, arguing that it's not the Election Commission's job to verify citizenship. This move may lead to large-scale disenfranchisement, particularly affecting vulnerable communities. Lavasa emphasised that demanding citizenship proof from voters is not the Election Commission's responsibility. Instead, it's the government's duty to issue citizenship documents. He said that the SIR process may lead to the exclusion of eligible voters, particularly from marginalized communities, which could impact the democratic process.Lavasa argued that the sudden change in procedure is unfair to both voters and the electoral machinery. He suggested that the Election Commission's established process has worked well for 75 years, and there's no need to alter it now. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 July,2025 08:58 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIFacing criticism, authorities of Ravenshaw University in Odisha’s Cuttack have withdrawn their earlier order of denying permission to women faculty members and students to remain on campus post 5.30 pm. In an order issued on Thursday and signed by the university registrar, the administration had said: “No female faculty, staff or students are permitted to remain in the workplace or on campus after 5:30 PM. This decision will remain in effect until a formal Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) is issued.” The directive further noted that in case of urgent work, women would be required to obtain consent from the head of the department and submit a written request expressing their willingness to stay beyond the specified time. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 July,2025 07:42 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | AgenciesThe Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) would need to consult the BJP if a merger with the rival Sharad Pawar-led faction becomes a possibility, senior NCP leader Sunil Tatkare stated in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Friday, reported news agency PTI. He further added that, as of now, the chances of the NCP, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and the rival NCP (SP) coming together are remote. Tatkare, who heads the state NCP, held a press conference in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar before commencing a Marathwada tour. "No discussion is underway (about unification). But we have openly passed a resolution that we will stay with the NDA. Those who accept it will join us," he affirmed. "There is no discussion on unification even within our core group. Even when such a situation arises and the time comes to come together, we will have to speak to the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party, because the top leadership of the BJP took us with them. Consulting them is natural," Tatkare elaborated. However, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP aligned with the ruling BJP in Maharashtra in July 2023. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar announced on Friday that only legislators, their official personal assistants, and government officials would be permitted entry inside the Vidhan Bhavan premises. This decision comes a day after supporters of two MLAs clashed within the legislature building. Speaker Narwekar made the announcement on the final day of the monsoon session, with the winter session of the state legislature scheduled to commence in Nagpur on 8 December. Moreover, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed concern that the public was blaming all legislators for the scuffle. "The image of everyone in the legislature has been maligned due to what happened in Vidhan Bhavan yesterday," he added. Some legislators, however, claimed corruption in the issuing of passes to such a large number of visitors. Additionally, police have arrested Nitin Deshmukh, a supporter of NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad, and Rishikesh Takle, a supporter of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar, in connection with the scuffle, an official confirmed. Supporters of Awhad and Padalkar came to blows in the Vidhan Bhavan lobby on Thursday, a day after the two legislators themselves had a heated exchange on the legislature premises, reported PTI. Narwekar further informed the House that a decision regarding the establishment of an ethics committee, empowered to disqualify members, would be taken within a week. He also stated that ministers would not be allowed to hold official meetings or meet visitors within the legislature complex during the session. Instead, they would have to conduct their official briefings and meetings in Mantralaya, the state secretariat. (With inputs from PTI)
18 July,2025 10:09 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant move to regulate private bus and minibus services across the Kolkata metropolitan area and the whole of West Bengal, the transport department has mandated that bus conductors obtain licences within a specified timeframe, reported news agency PTI. A senior transport department official informed PTI that Principal Secretary (Transport), Saumitra Mohan, issued a notification two days ago. The objective is to bring greater accountability to the role of conductors, who serve as a vital link between passengers and transport authorities. "Conductors play a significant role in extending all kinds of support to commuters and are often the first person passengers turn to during emergencies, including incidents involving crimes against women," the official stated. He added, "While drivers have licences issued by the motor vehicles department, it is difficult to keep track of conductors, who are mostly recruited individually by bus owners or unions, and the department has no idea about their identity, antecedents, or required experience in the business." According to the official, only individuals who meet the minimum criteria will be eligible to apply for a conductor's licence. "Those applying must have studied up to Class 4, be at least 18 years old, and must submit the necessary supporting documents," he specified. The notification also clarified that drivers who simultaneously perform the role of conductor in the same stage carriage will be exempt from obtaining a separate conductor's licence, reported PTI. "The applicant shall be required to submit a self-declaration regarding their educational qualifications in the prescribed format at the time of applying for a conductor's licence. They must also undertake to submit the required supporting documents within six months of the licence being issued," the notice stated. It further added, "Non-submission of the requisite supporting documents within the stipulated time period may result in revocation of the said conductor's licence, subject to an opportunity of hearing being afforded to the licensee." Additionally, "a self-declaration with regards to their place of business in the prescribed format will be sufficient for applying for the conductor's licence," it concluded. The need for a formal regulatory mechanism has been underscored by numerous reports of misconduct involving conductors, including misbehaviour with passengers, altercations with traffic police, and, in some instances, physical assaults, reported PTI. Currently, approximately 32,000 buses—most of which are privately owned stage carriages—operate in West Bengal. Apart from conductors employed by state-run transport corporations, including contractual workers, there is currently no official database of private bus conductors, noted Tapan Banerjee, General Secretary of the Joint Council of Bus Syndicate. (With inputs from PTI)
18 July,2025 10:08 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested the son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel in connection with the ongoing probe into the alleged multi-crore liquor scam in the state, stated officials. Durg: Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son, Chaitanya Baghel, was arrested by the ED from his Bhilai residence in connection with the liquor scam pic.twitter.com/aYDLnxoFoy — IANS (@ians_india) July 18, 2025 The action comes a few hours after the agency carried out raids in the house of his son, Chaitanya, in Chhattisgarh. The searches were part of the probe agency's broader crackdown on suspected money laundering and irregularities linked to the multi-crore scam, ANI reported.Following the raids, the former CM's Office posted on X,"ED has arrived. Today is the last day of the Assembly session. The issue of trees being cut in Tamnar for Adani was supposed to be raised today. "Saheb" has sent the ED to the Bhilai residence."The development comes after the agency had in March seized Rs 30 lakh from the houses of Bhupesh Baghel and Chaitanya. The amount was recovered during a day-long search operation conducted across 14 locations in the state. The raids pertain to alleged irregularities in the liquor trade in Chhattisgarh, involving suspected illegal commissions and money laundering, reported ANI.ED has gathered that Chaitanya Baghel is also "recipient of proceeds of crime generated from the liquor scam wherein total proceeds of crime is around Rs 2,161 crore siphoned off through various schemes."Reacting to the March raid, Baghel's Office put up a post on X saying, "When the false case going on for seven years was dismissed in the court, today the guests of ED have entered the Bhilai residence of former Chief Minister and Congress General Secretary Bhupesh Baghel this morning. If someone is trying to stop Congress in Punjab through this conspiracy, then it is a misunderstanding."The ED has alleged that a cartel of government officials, politicians, and liquor businessmen ran a scheme that illegally collected around Rs 2,161 crore from the sale of liquor in the state between 2019 and 2022. The alleged scam involved manipulation of the liquor supply chain, where a cartel controlled the sale and distribution of alcohol through government-run shops, reported ANI.A portion of liquor sold was not accounted for in official records, and bribes were allegedly collected from suppliers to allow its sale outside the legal system.The probe is based on an earlier Income Tax Department report, which flagged irregularities in the liquor trade.Earlier, the ED had arrested several key accused, including Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Anil Tuteja and liquor businessman Anwar Dhebar, who is the brother of Raipur's Mayor.The agency has earlier conducted multiple raids, including on politicians and bureaucrats linked to the previous Congress-led government in Chhattisgarh, in connection to the scam probe. (With ANI inputs)
18 July,2025 07:00 PM IST | Raipur | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a multitude of development projects encompassing the oil and gas, power, road, and rail sectors in Durgapur, West Bengal, reported news agency ANI. In a significant boost to the region's oil and gas infrastructure, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL)'s City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in the Bankura and Purulia districts of the state, valued at approximately Rs 1,950 crore. This initiative will provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to households, commercial establishments, and industrial customers, supply Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at retail outlets, and simultaneously create employment opportunities in the area. Furthermore, PM Modi also dedicated to the nation the Durgapur to Kolkata section (132 km) of the Durgapur-Haldia Natural Gas Pipeline. This section forms part of the ambitious Jagdishpur-Haldia and Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline, also known as the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) Project, reported ANI. The Durgapur to Kolkata section, worth over Rs 1,190 crore, traverses through the districts of Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, and Nadia in West Bengal. The pipeline generated direct and indirect employment during its construction phase and will now facilitate the supply of natural gas to millions of households in the region. In line with his commitment to clean air and health security for all, the Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the Retrofitting Pollution Control System – Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) – at the Durgapur Steel Thermal Power Station and Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station of Damodar Valley Corporation, an investment exceeding Rs 1,457 crore. Meanwhile, this project will benefit the region by supporting cleaner energy production and generating further employment opportunities. Moreover, significantly enhancing the rail infrastructure in the region, the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the doubling of the Purulia - Kotshila Rail Line (36 km) in Purulia, valued at over Rs 390 crore. Additionally, this development will improve rail connectivity between industrial hubs such as Jamshedpur, Bokaro, and Dhanbad with Ranchi and Kolkata, enabling more efficient movement of goods trains, reducing travel time, and improving logistics for various industries and businesses, reported ANI. The Prime Minister additionally inaugurated two road over bridges (ROBs) constructed under the Setu Bharatam Programme, costing over Rs 380 crore, at Topsi and Pandabeshwar in Paschim Bardhaman. These bridges will enhance connectivity and play a crucial role in preventing accidents at railway level crossings. (With inputs from ANI)
18 July,2025 06:20 PM IST | Durgapur | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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