Day: 11 July 2026

The Ministry of Coal has notified South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’, in the Gazette of India, marking a significant milestone in institutionalising the public sector undertaking’s healthcare-focused social welfare programme.   The gazette notification provides formal recognition to the initiative, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to promoting impactful CSR interventions that improve access to quality healthcare services, particularly in coal-bearing and remote regions.   ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’ has been designed to strengthen healthcare delivery by facilitating specialised medical services and improving access…

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Kolkata Metro Rail has achieved a significant construction milestone with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Durga’ successfully completing a breakthrough on the Purple Line of the Joka–Esplanade Metro Corridor, paving the way for faster execution of one of the city’s key underground transit projects.   The breakthrough marks the successful completion of a crucial stretch of underground tunnelling, underscoring the steady progress of the Purple Line project. The achievement is expected to accelerate civil works and bring the corridor closer to operational readiness.   TBM ‘Durga’ bored through challenging geological conditions…

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Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (INS) Sudarshini has successfully concluded her port call at New York, USA, as part of the OKAYAN 2026 overseas deployment aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation, promoting India’s rich seafaring heritage and enhancing goodwill with partner nations.   During the visit, the ship participated in a series of professional, cultural and diplomatic engagements with the United States Navy, local authorities and the Indian diaspora. The port call provided an opportunity to foster maritime collaboration, strengthen people-to-people ties and showcase India’s centuries-old maritime traditions.   INS Sudarshini…

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