Infrastructure

Civil aviation ministry asks airports to boost infrastructure to handle higher number of passengers

Airport operators have been asked to do a thorough internal analysis of their throughput and space requirements, among other factors to ensure there is no clogging at any points

Iraq now at peace; Intent on rebuilding economic life, says President Abdul Latif Rashid

Despite its oil wealth, Iraq's infrastructure remains weak. Private generators fill in for the hours of daily state electricity cuts. Long-promised public transportation projects, including a Baghdad metro, have not come to fruition

Budget 2023 recognises infrastructure as nation’s growth engine

Increased government expenditure leads to job creation in addition to boosting private consumption and investment spending

Thousands of buildings collapsed like pancakes during Turkey, Syria earthquake. Here's why

Even though Turkish authorities are aware that many buildings are unsafe in earthquakes, solving the problem remains difficult. Many of the buildings have already been constructed, and seismic retrofitting may be costly or not prioritised in comparison to other socio-economic challenges

Firstpost Podcast | Explained: All-weather alternative route to Amarnath

To ease the journey of pilgrims to Amarnath, the Union government is planning an all-weather, 22-kilometre-long road between Chandanwadi and Sangam, including about an 11-km-long tunnel road. What are the issues related to it? Tune in to find out

Nature and forests through 2019: The year of uncontrollable rain forests fires all over the world

2019 closed out a “lost decade” for the world’s tropical forests, with surging deforestation from Brazil to the Congo Basin.

Lights Out: How the US power grid continues to be a target for terrorists

Tens of thousands of people lost electricity over the weekend after one or more people opened fire on two Duke Energy substations in Moore County, North Carolina. This attack is reminiscent of the others that have taken place in the past, illustrating how these facilities are vulnerable

Empty streets and idle lobbies: Why the city built for Qatar's World Cup final is unusually quiet

With soccer's biggest event underway, Lusail, the city built for Qatar's World Cup, is raising concerns about how much use the infrastructure built for the event will receive after more than a million soccer fans leave the small Gulf Arab nation following the tournament

Pakistani finance minister estimates 'close to three years' for recovery from devastating floods

Ishaq Dar said that losses from the floods were estimated to surpass $32 billion and that the cost of rebuilding damaged infrastructure will exceed $16 billion

India, Singapore hold 16th round of Foreign Office Consultations; emphasis on multi-faceted relations

The delegations discussed enhancing cooperation in a number of areas, including, trade and investment, startups and innovation, fintech, smart cities, infrastructure, skill development and connectivity