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GMRIT Achieves Deemed University Status, Strengthens Academic Expansion

GMRIT Achieves Deemed University Status, Strengthens Academic Expansion

With Deemed University status, GMRIT is set to expand into multidisciplinary sciences and applied research, with a focus on medical and allied health fields. Andhra Pradesh‑based engineering and technology institute, GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), has been notified as a ‘Deemed to be University’ by the Ministry of Education under the University Grants Commission (UGC)...

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Rajahmundry airport gets green nod for runway extension

Rajahmundry airport gets green nod for runway extension

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received environment clearance for extension of runway at Rajahmundry airport in Andhra Pradesh, which is estimated to cost Rs 181.45 crore. The existing airport at Madhurapudi village is currently handling about 12 operations daily and the operating capacity is about 225 passengers an hour.

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Slow progress of auctioned blocks worries ministry

Slow progress of auctioned blocks worries ministry

The Union Mines Ministry has expressed displeasure over the unimpressive progress of mineral blocks auctioned by states, reports the Business Standard. Post auctions, little has been done to secure clearances to enable commencement of mining from such blocks.

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Committee on greenfield airports clears four projects

Committee on greenfield airports clears four projects

The Steering Committee on Greenfield airports headed by Secretary, Civil Aviation has considered four new airport projects. The Committee recommended ‘in-principle’ approval to three projects in Andhra Pradesh, viz., Bhogapuram, Dagadarthi (Nellore) and Orvakallu (Kurnool).

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AP plans new industrial corridor

AP plans new industrial corridor

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has confirmed that the state government is planning to set up an industrial corridor in the district, covering the Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS)

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Vizag Metro derails

Vizag Metro derails

With Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu making it clear that his government´s immediate focus would be on the construction of Amaravati, including putting in place at the earliest a Metro rail system, the Vizag Metro Rail (VMR) project may remain in the backburner until then