Emergency landing strip in Assam’s Moran ready for inauguration next week

IANS | February 9, 2026 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Augmenting the Indian military's preparedness and response mechanism in any combat situation, the government has readied an emergency landing facility in the North-Eastern part of the country, adding to the existing networks of highways which could double up as airstrips for landing, as well as take-off for aircraft and fighter jets.​

Kutch lists 910 lakes across 281 villages for structured water management

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:53 PM

Bhuj, Feb 9 (IANS) The Kutch district administration has completed a comprehensive exercise to formally bring 910 lakes across 281 villages into official revenue records, enabling structured conservation, water harvesting, protection and beautification works in Gujarat’s largest and water-stressed district.