Indian Railways, by carrying 100 million tonne cargo in March, has entered the select group of countries such as the US, China and Russia that load a billion tonne of cargo in a year. It is the second time for Indian Railways to carry such a large volumes in a month.
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Tag: March
The Gamechanger
After a 20-year wait, the brand new ICTT at Vallarpadam is all set to be Kerala maritime’s best brand ambassador yet, further transforming the maritime and logistics landscape of the region. Shashidhar Nanjundaiah writes from Vallarpadam.
Many plans in this pipeline
The discovery of gas in the KG Basin has not only changed the nation’s energy vision, but its strategy to transport gas, the old new kid on the block, says Daya Kingston.
Green Economy: Finland for partnership on clean infrastructure
Clean technologies lead the way for stronger ties between India and Finland. An increasing number of Finnish companies are leaping at the opportunities India has to offer, says Rai Shivapati Ray.
DoT revives BSNL, MTNL merger plans
The Department of TelecomÂmunications (DoT) has revived a proposal for the merger of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) to synergise their business operations across the country.
BEML makes dredging equip
BEML will sign an agreement with a European firm to foray into dredging equipment manufacture.
Mormugao port eyeing containerised cargo
Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) is eyeing containerised cargo and bulk importers/exporters located in north Karnataka and south Maharashtra.
India's longest rail bridge inaugurated in Kerala
The longest rail bridge with a length of 4.62 km connecting Idapalli to Vallarpadam in Kochi is complete.
Pune metro rail approved
Maharashtra government has approved a metro rail project for Pune and would make a budgetary provision for the proposed 14.9 km second corridor from Vanaz on Paud road to Ramwadi on Pune-Ahmednagar road.
L&T bags GSECL project
Larsen & Toubro has secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract worth Rs 1,100 crore from Gujarat State Electricity Corporation.

