Cabinet approves ₹8,300 crore coastal highway project between Rameshwar and Paradeep in Odisha

June 3, 2026 3:34 PM

Cabinet approves ₹8,300 crore coastal highway project between Rameshwar and Paradeep in Odisha

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a new coastal highway connecting Rameshwar and Paradeep in Odisha at a total cost of ₹8,300.79 crore. The project will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) and will cover a total length of about 160.18 kilometres across Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts. According to the government, the highway will be constructed in two packages...

India steps up maritime patrols to prevent illegal intrusions from Bangladesh

August 13, 2024 1:33 PM

India steps up maritime patrols to prevent illegal intrusions from Bangladesh

In response to the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh following the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, India has significantly increased maritime surveillance along the international boundary line. Anupam Rai, Deputy Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, told ANI on Monday that security has been bolstered to address potential threats. "After the political unrest in Bangladesh, Indian Coast Guard has enhanced its patrolling and surveillance along the international marit...