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Sela Tunnel Inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Sela tunnel to the nation, a strategic infrastructure project located in Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel, built at an altitude of 13,000 feet, is expected to provide all-weather connectivity to the strategically located Tawang district ..

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World’s First 3D-Printed Mosque in Saudi Arabia

In a groundbreaking achievement, Jeddah recently celebrated the inauguration of the world’s first mosque built using 3D printing technology. The mosque, located in the Al-Jawhara suburb of Jeddah, is named after the late Abdulaziz Abdullah Sharbatly and was commissioned by ..

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Dwarka Expressway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, marking a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development. The 19-km segment, constructed at a cost of ₹4,100 crore, is part of the country’s first 8-lane expressway project, aimed ..

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Rangpo-Sikkim’s First Railway Station

Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Sikkim’s first railway station at Rangpo. The prime minister emphasized that the station’s design will draw inspiration from the rich culture, heritage, and architecture of the Himalayan state. The Rangpo ..

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Gevra Mine to Become Asia’s Largest Coal Mine

In a significant development, the Gevra mine of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in Chhattisgarh is set to become the largest coal mine in Asia. The mine received environmental clearance recently to expand its production capacity from the current 52.5 ..

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7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) held in Kochi

The 7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was recently held in Kochi. During this session, the committee finalised and recommended quality standards for five spices — allspice, juniper berries, star anise, turmeric, and cardamom. About ..

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