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INS Vela: Navy to get 4th Scorpene-class submarine today

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INS Vela: Navy to get 4th Scorpene-class submarine today

On Thursday, the Indian Navy commissioned the Catfish-class submarine INS Vela at the Mumbai Naval Shipyard in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Karambi Singh. INS Vela is the fourth Catfish-class submarine to be commissioned under Project 75.

It was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in cooperation with the French M/s Naval Group.

On Thursday, Admiral Singh said of the commissioning activities that INS Vela can conduct a full range of submarine operations. Singh added: “In view of today’s dynamic and complex security situation, its capabilities and firepower will play a vital role in enhancing the Navy’s ability to protect India’s maritime interests.”

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The Chief of Naval Staff also stated that the launch of INS Vela on Thursday marked another high point in the partnership between India and France.

The submarine has advanced stealth and combat capabilities. Attacks from Vela can be carried out using torpedoes and tube-launched anti-ship missiles at the same time, whether on the surface or underwater.

The previous version of Vela entered service in 1973 and has been in service for 37 years. It was retired in 2010.

Captain Anish Mathew, the commander of INS Vela, told the news agency ANI on Wednesday that the submarine has a set of local batteries and a set of locally made advanced communication kits.

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This is the second major entry for the Navy in less than a week.

On November 21, the Navy commissioned the Visakhapatnam, the first stealth guided-missile destroyer of Project 15B. The ship can perform various tasks and tasks covering all areas of naval warfare. It is also equipped with major homegrown weapons such as homegrown medium-range surface-to-air missile systems, surface-to-surface missiles, torpedo tubes and launchers.

News Source: Hindustan Times

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

The Greater Noida authority is set to issue a tender to finalise a contractor to build a 1.5km stretch of a key road connecting LG Chowk to the education hub in sector Knowledge Park 3. The private firm owning the land has agreed to give it away for the road project after 15 years of negotiations. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, horticulture.

work to beautify the road, which has witnessed frequent road accidents due to its half-built state. The authority will issue a tender to finalise a contractor, approving a budget of ₹31 crore for the project. The road is expected to take six months to build, as the current road is half-built from the education hub to LG Chowk and the other half is not built due to land issues.

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Greater Noida is set to build a bridge across the Hindon river, connecting the education hub road to Noida’s busy areas. The work has been expedited after resolving a land dispute, as the road will witness heavy traffic once the bridge is ready. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, and horticulture work to beautify the road, which has experienced frequent.

Road accidents due to its half-built nature. Once the bridge is completed, commuters will travel through the road with ease and reach Noida from Greater Noida in five minutes. The bridge and road stretch will alleviate the need for commuters heading towards LG Chowk and Surajpur to traverse the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway up to Pari Chowk, reducing travel.

Distance by at least 10 kms and easing congestion around Pari Chowk The Greater Noida Authority has resolved a longstanding land acquisition issue, paving the way for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking LG Chowk to Knowledge Park 3. This development is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion at Pari Chowk.

  • Project Overview: The proposed six-lane road will feature three lanes in each direction, service roads, a central verge, and a comprehensive drainage system. These enhancements aim to improve traffic flow The road is being connected with Noida’s sectors 144, 145, and 146 through a new and do bridge being built across Hindon and enhance connectivity between key educational hubs in the region and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season.
  • Land Acquisition Resolution: The land, previously owned by Super Cassettes Industries Ltd (T-Series), was a major bottleneck for the project. After extensive negotiations, the company has agreed to provide the necessary land for the road construction. Under the agreement, T-Series will retain 40% of the undeveloped land against external development fees, while the Greater Noida Authority will acquire.
  • Impact on Commuters: The new road is anticipated to benefit approximately 5 lakh people, providing a smoother and more efficient route between Knowledge Park 3 and LG Chowk. This will not only ease daily commutes but also support the region’s growing educational and commercial sectors This initiative reflects the Greater Noida Authority’s commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure.
  • A major hurdle has been cleared for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG Chowk in Greater Noida. The road aims to ease traffic congestion connectivity in the region, particularly benefiting the educational hubs.
  • The road project, designed to be a six-lane road with three lanes in each direction, will feature service roads, a central verge, and an efficient drainage system. These improvements are expected to enhance traffic flow and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season, contributing to smoother commutes for the local population.
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