Chennai/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a slew of projects in the southern Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu that would give a major fillip to industrial development in the state.
TN under security blanket ahead of PM's visit; Modi to launch new projects. Tamil Nadu is under tight security as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit the state. Modi will be launching multiple projects, including the foundation laying for Outer Harbour Container Terminal at VO Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin. Around 5,000 police personnel have been deployed in Madurai in anticipation of the visit. Stay updated with the latest news and developments in Tamil Nadu.
Commissioner of Railway Safety to begin inspection on Friday
After commissioning the broad-gauge doubling work for 45 km around Vanchi Maniyachchi railway station in Julylast, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) that is executing the Madurai-Thoothukudi/Vanchi Maniyachi-Nagercoil section has completed doubling works on 27.5-km stretch between Kovilpatti and Tirunelveli railway stations.
Commissioner for Railway Safety will inspect the newly laid broad-gauge track between Gangaikondan and Tirunelveli railway stations for 14.5 km and between Kadambur and Kovilpatti railway stations for 23 km.
Commissioner of Railway Safety along with senior officials from RVNL and Madurai Railway Division will conduct the motor trolley inspection for two days from Friday and then take up speed trial on Sunday on both stretches.