In a remarkable display of military prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets and cargo planes were seen conducting a trial run on the highway airstrip located in Korisapadu, Baptla District.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared his happiness over witnessing the joint inauguration of the Airstrip of Agalega, Saint James Jetty, and other development projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius.
Jugnauth said that the setting up of the facilities of the new airstrip and St James Jetty in Agalega is the fulfillment of yet another Mauritian dream which people of many generations have lived in their hearts.
He stressed that today's inauguration of the airstrip and jetty at Agalega will further advance cooperation between the two countries while also strengthening the blue economy of Mauritius.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Jugnauth, will on Thursday jointly inaugurate the new Airstrip and St. James Jetty along with six community development projects at the Agalega Island in Mauritius via video conferencing.
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya is an outstanding testament to the dynamism of the double-engine government, which has transformed a compact airstrip spanning just 178 acres into an expansive international airport covering 821 acres within two years, read a statement from t
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved an improvement proposal for the Tusura Airstrip in Bolangir district and also sanctioned Rs 65 crore for the project.
"We all know that the airstrip in Ayodhya was very small. We had only 178 acres of land here. We could not have a big international airport in such a small strip. Under Prime Minister Modi's direction, the proposal that was sent to the central government was approved. After being provided
National Disaster Management Authority Member, Lt General (Rtd) Syed Ata Hasnain on Tuesday said that the entire operation to evacuate workers from the Silkyara tunnel will take 3-4 hours adding that they are not in a "hurry."
Due to the rescue operation, a temporary medical facility has been expanded inside the tunnel. After evacuating the trapped workers, health training will be done at this place.