USD 1 billion loan approved by ADB for 2025 visioned Delhi-Meerut Rapid transit system

Manila based Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a total of 1 billion  USD  loan to provide assistance for the construction of modern, high-speed Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System. ADB’S finance will include the construction of railway tracks, station buildings, maintenance ..

Tags: Delhi • Indian Railway • Meerut • National Capital Region

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

War Memorial for Service Animals to be set up at Meerut

India’s first war memorial for service animals including dogs, horses, and mules is to be set up in Meerut city in Uttar Pradesh. The place will be dedicated to recognizing the contributions and heroics of animals who have helped the ..

Tags: Kashmir • Meerut • Uttar Pradesh • War Memorial for Service Animals

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Foundation Stone laid for Integrated Development of East Delhi Hub

The Union Home Minister of India, Amit Shah on Thursday, 26th December 2019, laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Development of East Delhi Hub in New Delhi. The Minister addressed the gathering during the occasion and announced the following ..

Tags: Alwar • Amit Shah • Home Minister of India • Integrated Development of East Delhi Hub • Meerut

Govt clears Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transport System

The Union Government has cleared the construction of Rs 30,274 crore Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) to connect the national capital with Meerut through Ghaziabad. The RRTS would enable to cover the 82 kilometre-stretch in less than 60 minutes by high-speed ..

Tags: Ghaziabad • Meerut • Public transport • Regional Rapid Transport System • RRTS

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

World's longest expressway to come up in Uttar Pradesh

The government of Uttar Pradesh has approved the construction of the Ganga Expressway. The government has said that it would be the longest expressway in the world. The expressway will provide for better connectivity of the Prayagraj (Allahabad) to Western Pradesh. ..

Tags: Amroha • Badaun • Bulandshahr • Farrukhabad • Ganga Expressway

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019

Northern Railway launches ticket vending machines

The Northern Railway has introduced Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) for buying platform and second class journey tickets with smart card. The ATVMs will be unmanned and operated by the passengers themselves. Insert your smart card into an Automatic Ticket ..

Tags: Anand Vihar Terminal railway station • Delhi • Delhi railway division • Meerut • Narela railway station

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012