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Mormugao council allows one-time settlement for leaseholders

The Times of India 22 Jan 2025 12:16 am

Mormugao chief officer is inefficient, says Godinho

The Times of India 16 Jan 2025 12:48 am

Mumbai: 3 Naval warships commissioned, PM Modi Attends Event

MUMBAI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Wednesday (January 15, 2025). During the visit, Three Indian Navy warships namely, INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai in the presence of PM Modi. This will be the first time the Indian Navy inducts two warships and a submarine on the same day, marking a significant milestone in Indias maritime capabilities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Track Live (@newstracklive) INS Surat: INS Surat is the final ship in the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers developed under Project 15B. Known for its massive size and advanced features, the warship boasts 75% indigenous components. Equipped with state-of-the-art weapons, sensors, and network-centric technology, it embodies Indias naval expertise. The ship is named after the vibrant city of Surat and joins its predecessors INS Visakhapatnam, INS Mormugao, and INS Imphal in bolstering Indias naval strength. INS Nilgiri: Carrying forward the legacy of Indias first indigenously designed frigate, the new INS Nilgiri is named after the famous Nilgiri Hills. It is part of Project 17A and incorporates stealth features and cutting-edge technology. The ship not only blends maritime heritage with innovation but also represents the next generation of Indias naval engineering. INS Vagsheer: An Advanced Submarine The sixth Scorpene-class submarine under Project 75, INS Vagsheer, reflects Indias growing expertise in submarine construction. Built with the assistance of Frances Naval Group, this diesel-electric attack submarine combines stealth with formidable firepower, further enhancing the Navys underwater capabilities. Defense officials and naval leaders have hailed this event as a major achievement, showcasing Indias progress in self-reliance and leadership in naval technology.

News Track 15 Jan 2025 1:10 pm

Mormugao taps run dry as PWD repairs main line

The Times of India 14 Jan 2025 12:27 am

Kochi: Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, French Navy participate in Maritime Partnership Exercise

INS Mormugao and the Indian Air Force joined the French Carrier Strike Group for a Maritime Partnership Exercise off India's Western coast. The exercise included complex maritime drills and joint air operations. This collaboration between Indian and French naval forces enhances interoperability. French naval ships also visited Kochi, fostering closer cooperation between the navies.

The Economic Times 10 Jan 2025 8:30 pm