dredging work

Aims At 50 Lakh DWT By 2047

Farmers in Kendrapada's Pattamundai block face irrigation crisis. The Gobari river is choked by dense weed growth and illegal encroachments. This obstructs water flow, impacting summer paddy and vegetable cultivation. River stretches are becoming biologically dead. Authorities have begun restoration work, including weed clearance and eviction of encroachers. The water resources department is renovating the river.

In response to the ongoing crisis of Brahmaputra river erosion, Dibrugarh is mobilizing resources. State Minister Prasanta Phukan has initiated an essential dredging project at Bogibeel to alleviate silt accumulation threatening the bridge's stability.

After torrential downpours, Guwahati grapples with artificial flooding, compelling the chief secretary to instruct civic departments and the Water Resources Department to maintain round-the-clock readiness. Landslide threats keep the district administration vigilant.

India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has acquired a 51% stake in Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard PLC for approximately Rs 249.5 crore. This strategic move aims to counter China's maritime influence in the region and strengthens India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation. The acquisition is expected to boost CDPLC's revenue and profits.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to voters to elect Trinamool to ensure their safety and prevent the BJP from taking control of the state. She warned that splitting anti-BJP votes would benefit the saffron party. Banerjee also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding voter list deletions and alleged interference with state officials.

Jammu and Kashmir is reviving the historic 10.5MW Mohra Power Project, dormant since the 1990s. This century-old facility, crucial for Jhelum River dredging, is getting a modern upgrade. The project is a key part of a big plan to boost the region's energy output and bring this vital infrastructure back online.