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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Check route, stoppages and timings
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on November 1. The train service will operate six days a week, excluding Mondays, connecting major stations along its route. Passengers will benefit from an overnight travel option between Bengaluru and Mumbai. This launch follows the introduction of a similar service between Varanasi and New Delhi.
VTU announces honorary D.Sc degrees to three educationists
Visvesvaraya Technological University will honor three prominent educationists and technocrats. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved the conferment of honorary Doctor of Science degrees. Professor T G Sitharam, Dr Sabitha Ramamurthy, and Dr M P Shyam will receive the prestigious awards. These recognitions acknowledge their significant contributions to technical education and related fields. The formal ceremony will take place at VTU's upcoming 26th Annual Convocation in Belagavi.
Engineers’ Day 2026 wishes: Why is it celebrated on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya, who setup key water infra in Pune, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Mysore
Engineers’ Day is observed in India every year on September 15 to honour engineers and recognise their contribution to the country’s development. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of India’s most celebrated engineers and statesmen. Here is why Engineers’ Day is celebrated, its significance and 50 wishes to share on the occasion.
Life feeling unfair? This Karnataka boy lost his father early, walked miles for education, studied by a lamp, & still built a legacy India will never forget
Sir M. Visvesvaraya's journey from humble beginnings in Muddenahalli to becoming a renowned engineer and statesman exemplifies patience and persistence. Overcoming financial hardship and societal limitations, he dedicated himself to education and engineering, ultimately transforming India's infrastructure and modernizing Mysore State through his visionary leadership and disciplined approach.
Centre plans reviving HMT and VISL: Kumaraswamy
The Union government is planning to revive HMT and the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL). Discussions have been held, and a report on HMT's revival has been submitted. Technical collaboration possibilities are being explored with Japan, and a Detailed Project Report is in preparation.
Engineer's Day 2025: Lesser known facts about Sir M Visvesvaraya
Engineer's Day is observed in India on September 15th, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a celebrated engineer and statesman. He served as the Diwan of Mysore and made significant contributions to engineering and planning, earning him the title 'maker of modern Mysore'. Visvesvaraya received the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his work in engineering and education.
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Engineers’ Day: From YouTuber to banker, netizens share many avatars of engineers
Engineers’ Day not only honours the memory of M. Visvesvaraya but also highlights the role engineers play in shaping India’s progress. The mix of serious and light-hearted posts online shows how the day has become both a tribute to a national icon and a celebration of engineering as a profession.
Sir M Visvesvaraya's brilliance left indelible mark on India's engineering landscape: PM Modi extends greetings on Engineers' Day
On Engineers' Day, Prime Minister Modi and other leaders paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, celebrating his significant impact on India's engineering landscape. They acknowledged engineers' crucial role in innovation and nation-building, particularly in achieving a 'Viksit Bharat'. Visvesvaraya's contributions continue to inspire, setting a high standard for problem-solving and infrastructure development.
Happy Engineers Day 2025: Theme, significance, and wishes for close friends & family
Engineer's Day in India, celebrated on September 15th, honors Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a pioneer in engineering, on his birth anniversary. The day acknowledges engineers' critical role in nation-building and technological advancement. The 2025 theme, "Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade," emphasizes innovation in AI, robotics, and sustainable solutions for India's future.
Engineers will continue to play crucial role in building Viksit Bharat: PM Modi
Narendra Modi greeted engineers on Engineers' Day. He acknowledged their role in building a developed India. The day commemorates M Visvesvaraya's birth anniversary. Modi paid tribute to Visvesvaraya's impact on Indian engineering. He praised engineers' innovation and determination in various sectors. Modi emphasized their continued importance in achieving a 'Viksit Bharat'. He conveyed warm wishes to all engineers.
Engineer’s Day 2024: Date, history, significance, wishes, and quotes
Engineer’s Day 2024: Engineer’s Day is celebrated annually in India on September 15 to honour the contributions of engineers, marking the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The day recognises the role of engineers in technological progress and economic growth, with events like seminars and workshops highlighting advancements and challenges in the field.
National Engineers' Day: Ahead of 'Mission Raniganj' release, Akshay Kumar pays tribute to Punjabi techie who saved 65 coal miners in 1989
Bollywood’s Khiladi who is set to portray another iconic engineer, took to Twitter to pay tribute to Jaswant Singh Gill, the engineer who saved 65 people from perishing inside a coal mine in 1989.
Engineers' Day 2023: History, significance and theme of the day
Engineers' Day in India is celebrated on September 15th to honor the contributions of engineers. It coincides with the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a renowned engineer in India. Visvesvaraya played a significant role in shaping India's infrastructure and industrial landscape, including overseeing the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam. He also served as the Diwan of Mysore and received India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna.
PM Modi appreciates contribution of engineers to country's progress on Engineer's Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Engineer's Day by acknowledging the contribution of engineers to the nation's progress. He praised their innovative minds and tireless dedication, stating that they are the backbone of the country's development. Engineer's Day is observed in honor of M Visvesvaraya, a pioneering engineer and administrator.
With 'Sabka Prayaas', India on path of becoming developed nation: PM Modi in Karnataka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of collective efforts by citizens towards India's development, during the inauguration of Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. He stated that India is determined to become a developed country and that the joint efforts of every countryman are essential to achieve this goal.
Happy Engineers Day: Here are greetings, pictures, wishes to celebrate the day
If you are an engineer or any of your near and dear ones is an engineer, wish them Happy Engineers Day with beautiful pictures, WhatsApp messages, quotes, and wishes.
Engineer’s Day 2022: Who was Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya? History, significance and PM Modi's message
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was a popular civil engineer, who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his remarkable contribution to the country's development. He was the chief engineer in the project of the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, which was built on the Kaveri River in Mysore.
Centre working to enhance infrastructure for studying engineering, says PM Modi on Engineer's Day
Modi tweeted, "Greetings to all engineers on Engineers Day. Our nation is blessed to have a skilled and talented pool of engineers who are contributing to nation building. Our Government is working to enhance infrastructure for studying engineering including building more engineering colleges."
Bengaluru's new railway terminal will include airport-like amenities
At 7 p.m. Monday, the Banaswadi-Ernakulam tri-weekly Express will be the first train to depart from the terminal, which was supposed to be India's first modernised railway terminus. An official opening by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due later for the Rs 314-crore Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal at Byappanahalli. Sir M. Visvesvaraya Station, a new railway terminal in Bengaluru, will give travellers an airport-like experience.
Country celebrates Engineer's Day today. Know its significance
The birth anniversary of Sir M Visvesvaraya is celebrated as Engineer's Day since 1968 as a tribute to a the great engineer who helped in building some of the architectural marvels including Krishna Raja Sagar dam in Karnataka.
Will walk an extra mile to put Karnataka in number one spot on industrial map: CM Basavaraj Bommai
"In the coming days we will work to put Karnataka in the number one spot on the industrial map. I'm ready to walk one mile extra with you to make it successful," Bommai said.
India's first AC railway terminal to function soon, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
According to railway officials, the new coach terminal was planned at Baiyappanahalli in the city to meet the demand to introduce more express trains connecting Bengaluru.
One nation-one language will never be a reality: Jairam Ramesh
Amid calls that the government should first improve road infrastructure before imposing hefty fines for traffic violations, Karjol had recently said good roads were responsible for accidents.
Why India celebrates Engineers Day on the birth anniversary of M. Visvesvaraya
Known world over for his contribution to harnessing water resources, Visvesvaraya was, among other things, responsible for the building and consolidation of dams across the country.
3 special steel plants under SAIL get nod for stake sale
SAIL said the steel ministry has informed the company of the inprinciple approval given by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs for the stake sale.
Engineer's Day: The inspirational journey of Sir M Visvesvaraya
All the while, he survived largely on free food offered by temples, studied under street lamps and gave tuitions
Government to invest Rs 1,000 crore in reviving SAIL's VISL plant
The government intends to revive Steel Authority of India's VISL plant by investing Rs 1,000 crore in modernising and expanding its capacity.
PM Narendra Modi asks engineers to apply skills to serve nation
PM Narendra Modi today asked engineers to apply their skills to serve the nation and make engineering in the country "world-class".
Pranab Mukherjee calls for boost in growth of manufacturing sector
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today stressed the need for boosting manufacturing sector growth for economic progress.
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