Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation of multiple development projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore for J&K on February 20. The projects are related to several sectors, including health, education, rail, road, aviation, petroleum, and civic infrastructure, among others. Under the umbrella of several development projects, J&K is getting a bonanza of railway development projects. To enhance connectivity in J&K, PM Modi in Kashmir unveiled a new rail route on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link Project (USBRL). The Rail route Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan, covering a distance of 48 km has been gifted to J&K. Meanwhile, in a historic feat, Kashmir got its first Electric Train and train service is between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station. As per the PM’s office, the rail projects will improve connectivity, ensure environmental sustainability, and boost the overall economic development of the region.
20 February,2024 05:31 PM IST
A Non-AC double-decker bus conducted its last ride in Mumbai on September 15. Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has replaced Non-AC double-decker buses with AC double-decker buses. “Today is an emotional day, we all got emotional...my father used to take me out on this bus since I was a child and I have more than 2000 models of double-decker bus. I request BEST to keep these buses in a museum style,” said a passenger Yatin Angre.“We have a bond with double-decker buses. It is part of our family and we feel like someone from our family is leaving us. Double-decker buses are the pride of Mumbai, and we feel like it should continue its service,” said Gulabrao Aher, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) employee.
16 September,2023 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first water metro that connects ten small islands surrounding the port city of Kochi in Kerala on Tuesday. The metro project will start with eight electric hybrid boats manufactured by the Cochin Shipyard Limited, said water metro officials.Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said water metro will bring a major revolution in water transport sector in the state and it will also boost tourism sector.
23 April,2023 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai
India's first Made In India electric truck is ready for unveiling in Gujarat. The electric truck has been made by Trinton company in Kheda district. Trinton had set up a research and development centre in Kheda where the company had developed the truck.
22 March,2023 07:29 PM IST | Mumbai
As the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) is taking steps toward making public transport environment-friendly, besides planning to fleet around 4,000 e-buses by March 2024 it will soon be opening its door to provide EV charging stations for private vehicles The BEST is working on installing around 330 e-charging stations at 55 locations in Mumbai and 10 will be ready by March this year.
16 February,2023 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai
The BEST on Thursday announced the launch of the fourth route of its premium bus service in Mumbai. The new designated route, between Mumbai Airport and Kharghar in Navi Mumbai will help connect the commuters to and from both the Mumbai airport and Kharghar. Flyers can book their seat on Chalo App from February 11, informs BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra.
10 February,2023 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai
In an exclusive chat with mid-day.com, Lokesh Chandra, the general manager of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) says the first AC double-decker e-bus will be operational in Mumbai from next week and by the end of March the BEST will introduce 200 of these e-buses on various routes across the city. The first AC double-decker e-bus will operate on Kurla-Santacruz route.
09 February,2023 08:31 PM IST | Mumbai
Eight people lost their lives and several were injured when a fire broke out at a hotel in Secunderabad late on Monday night. Fire broke out in electric scooter recharging unit on ground floor. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital. To extinguish the flames, several fire tenders rushed to the spot. Telangana Home Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali visited the spot, "Unfortunately, 8 people died. 7 are hospitalised out of which one is critical. CM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh. A case has been registered," he said.
13 September,2022 10:37 PM IST | Mumbai
Classy jumpsuits will never go out of style for two reasons - they are effortlessly comfortable and will always remain a celebrity favourite. Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan proved us right last night as she attended an event in Mumbai. The Laal Singh Chaddha star launched the new Mercedes AMG EQS in Mumbai, and for the occasion, she slipped into a dark blue jumpsuit that can easily take you from a hectic work day to a night out with friends without having to change outfits. It is a must-have in your closet, so don't forget to take tips from the star
25 August,2022 10:04 PM IST
India's first electric double decker bus by Switch Mobility was formally launched in Mumbai on Thursday. The bus was unveiled by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. The bus will be a part of the BEST undertaking as the public transporter plans to add a large number of electric double decker e-buses.The unique electric double decker air-conditioned bus is of Switch EiV 22. Designed, developed and manufactured in India and utilising Switch's global electric bus experience, Switch EiV 22 is equipped with the latest technology, ultra-modern design, highest safety and best-in-class comfort features.
18 August,2022 09:43 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
