Day: 23 February 2024

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 18 National Highway projects with a total investment of Rs 6,168 crore in Shivamogga, Karnataka. The Bhanapur Gaddankeri section provides easy access to historical sites like Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakallu and Badami while improving connectivity to the mining and industrial hubs of Bellary and Hospet. The Ankola-Guti section, via Hubli city, connects to the largest APMC in North Karnataka and the Sri Siddharudha Matha pilgrimage site. Arbel to Idagundi section strengthens connectivity to Karwar and Mangaluru…

In a significant effort for modern road connectivity in Karnataka, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Thursday (February 22) inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 18 National Highway projects with a total investment of Rs 13,458 crore. These transformative road initiatives will integrate the region into a world-class network, accelerating economic growth and employment generation. Such strategic projects not only provide a significant boost to the agriculture and tourism sectors, but also demonstrate a commitment to enhance connectivity and prosperity across North Karnataka. Source

Mineral production index of mining and quarrying sector for the month of December, 2023 (Base: 2011-12=100) stands at 139.4, which is 5.1 per cent higher than the level for the month of December, 2022. According to provisional data of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), the cumulative growth for the period April-December, 2023-24 is 8.5 per cent over the same period last year. The production level of important minerals in December, 2023 was as follows – coal 929 lakh, lignite 40 lakh, petroleum (crude) 25 lakh, iron ore 255 lakh, limestone…