Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said this development will boost regional development and strengthen eastern India’s trade across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal.

The Shipping Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced the centre’s plans to operationalise the initial Green Tugs at all major ports by 2025.

The Union Minister will launch 31 highway projects worth ₹13,296 crores, including 21 in Ranchi, for an investment of ₹9,453 crores.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the flights and announced extending the runway to accommodate Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft.

The railway line connecting Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country is expected to be completed this year, ready to receive the Vande Bharat trains by next year.

The Senior Road, Transport, and Highways Ministry officials confirmed the government’s plan to bid out 6-7 multi-modal logistics parks in the financial year 2023-24.

The airline will operate two flights a day, four days every week; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

The transhipment cargo moved across the Bangladesh-India border at Benapole-Petrapole and reached Delhi International Airport to fly to Spain.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) encouraged the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other initiatives to reduce carbon emissions at airports.

The Tata Group-owned national carrier is upgrading its systems and planning to enhance its collaboration with international airlines.

The night navigation facility coming up at Kolkata dock and the ₹450 crores Balagarh Terminal are expected to boost the trade at Kolkata Port by 30 per cent.

The freight forwarders body has also nominated Kumar, Assistant Marketing Manager, for FIATA YLP-YIFFA 2023 from India.