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Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

NCRTC partners with Uber to strengthen last-mile connectivity along Namo Bharat Corridor

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In a significant step towards further enhancing seamless mobility and commuter convenience, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber to facilitate app-based last-mile connectivity services across the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. NCRTC partners with Uber to strengthen last-mile connectivity along Namo Bharat Corridor Under this partnership, Uber’s mobility services, including cabs, autos, and two-wheelers, will be available across all operational Namo Bharat stations from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South. As the additional sections on the corridor gets commissioned, these services will extend to all 25 stations. For the convenience of the commuters, dedicated pickup/drop off points have been...

Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Bank of Baroda organises Mega Camp in Sultanpur

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Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, organised a Mega Camp at Amhat village in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, on 23rd August 2025. The camp was held as part of the nationwide Saturation Campaign launched by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Bank of Baroda organises Mega Camp in Sultanpur The campaign, which runs from July 1 to September 30, 2025, aims to ensure 100 per cent coverage under financial inclusion and social security schemes at the Gram Panchayat (GP) and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) level. As the convenor of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) in Uttar Pradesh, Bank of Baroda played a key role in organizing the event.

Aug242025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

India showcases Herbal GMP Leadership at WHO-SEARO Regional Workshop in Mumbai

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The four-day Regional Workshop on WHO Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Herbal Medicines, jointly organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization – South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO-SEARO), concluded on August 22 at RRAP-Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Mumbai. The workshop saw participation from 19 international delegates representing South-East Asian countries including Bhutan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, along with leading Indian experts. The event provided a dynamic platform for training and knowledge exchange to strengthen global herbal drug quality standards. The workshop saw participation from 19 international delegates representing South-East Asian countries including Bhutan, T...

Aug222025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Indian Railways to run record 380 Ganpati Special train trips

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Indian Railways has announced 380 Ganpati Special train trips for 2025, the highest ever, ensuring smooth and comfortable travel for devotees and passengers during the festive season. Ganpati Puja will be celebrated from 27th August to 6th September 2025. To meet the anticipated festive rush, Ganpati Special trains have been running from 11th August 2025, with services being progressively increased as the festival approaches. In 2023, a total of 305 Ganpati Special train trips were operated, while in 2024 the number increased to 358. Indian Railways Central Railway will operate the highest number of 296 services, addressing the heavy festive travel demand in Maharashtra and the Konkan region.Western Railway will operate 56 Ganpati Special trips, Konkan Railway (KRCL) 6 trips, a...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

NICDC will support Haryana govt in developing IMC at Hisar

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The Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) initiative achieved an important milestone on Wednesday with the signing of the State Support Agreement (SSA) and Shareholder Agreement (SHA) between the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT), Government of Haryana and Haryana Airports Development Corporation (HADC). Under this partnership, the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will support the Government of Haryana in developing the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Hisar. It is one of the 20 projects currently being developed by NICDC in collaboration with state governments across India. These agreements reflect the Government of India’s strong commitment to support industrial growth and create world-class infrast...

Aug202025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Re Sustainability launches twin green initiatives to advance circular economy, responsible living

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Re Sustainability Limited (ReSL), Asia’s leading provider of circular economy solutions, on August 19, 2025, announced the launch of two impactful sustainability initiatives this festive season. These include the 18th edition of its award-winning Green Ganesha campaign (#ReBIGGreenGanesha), in collaboration with 92.7 BIG FM, and the introduction of its smart, app-based waste collection platform, Aakri - Powered by Re Sustainability. Re Sustainability launches twin green initiatives to advance circular economy, responsible living The twin initiatives were launched at My Home Bhooja, in the presence of residents who actively participated in the celebrations. Together, these initiatives aim to strengthen the circular economy and inspire eco-conscious respons...

Aug152025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Bank of Baroda contributes Rs 1 crore to Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

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Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, extended its support to the people of Uttarakhand affected by the recent cloudburst and flash floods by contributing Rs 1 crore towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts in Dharali and Harsil areas. Prateek Agnihotri, General Manager and Zonal Head - Bareilly Zone, Bank of Baroda, Sripal Singh Tomar, Deputy General Manager – Bareilly Zone, Bank of Baroda and Arvind Joshi, Deputy General Manager and Regional Head – Dehradun Region, Bank of Baroda, presented the cheque to Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on August 10, 2025. Bank of Baroda contributes Rs 1 crore to Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Prateek Agnihotri, General Manager and Zonal Head - ...

Aug62025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Bridge on Vishwamitri River completed for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project

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The bridge on Vishwamitri River, Vadodara district, Gujarat has been completed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. This is the seventeenth river bridge completed out of the planned 21 river bridges in Gujarat for the project. Spanning 80 meters, this bridge is located adjacent to the Vadodara Surat main line of Western Railways. The bridge comprises three piers, one of which is positioned in the river stream and other two on the banks of river (one each side). (Image Source: NHSRCL) Passing through the urban landscape of Vadodara, this bridge serves as a critical infrastructure component in Vadodara district. Vadodara is one of the busiest urban center and constructing a bridge passing through the city required exceptional planning, coordination with Vadodara Municipal ...

Aug42025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Vaishnaw flags off Bhavnagar-Ayodhya weekly train

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off three new express train services from Bhavnagar, Gujarat – Bhavnagar-Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune (Hadapsar) Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express on August 3. The launch ceremony of the Bhavnagar-Ayodhya weekly train was graced by the Railway Minister, Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, and Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Bambhaniya. (Image Source: Ministry of Railways) On the occasion, Vaishnaw said these three trains are of great importance. The Bhavnagar-Ayodhya Express will connect culture and devotion and boost trade and tourism in Bhavnagar. Pune is a major industrial city today and is connected with Rewa, Jabalpur, Satna, and...

Jul272025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Vaishnaw reviews Alstom’s operations at Savli facility

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Alstom's Savli facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, a key manufacturing hub for railway rolling stock in India. Vaishnaw reviewed Alstom’s operations at Savli facility, with a focused assessment of maintenance practices. (Image Source: Ministry of Railways) He appreciated Alstom’s practice of designing customised solutions for each order - an innovation Indian Railways could emulate - and proposed developing a joint training programme with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya through a creative and collaborative framework. Vaishnaw also suggested that General Managers of all PUs undertake training and exposure visits to Alstom’s Savli unit. Discussions also included the use of sensors and artificial intelligence for preventive maintenance. Savli...