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India Today
08-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Mumbai's Carnac bridge renamed after Op Sindoor, to be inaugurated on July 10
The new Carnac Bridge in South Mumbai, rebuilt in place of the 154-year-old structure demolished in November 2022, will be named the 'Sindoor' Bridge, dedicated to Operation Sindoor. The bridge will be inaugurated on Thursday, July 10 at 10 am. The bridge, officially titled the Sindoor (formerly Carnac) flyover, connects the eastern and western parts of South Mumbai and is located near Masjid Bunder Railway Station. It links PD Mello Road to key commercial zones. advertisementChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate the bridge, alongside Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar and Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar. The ceremony will also be attended by State IT and Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, Skills and Employment Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, local MP Arvind Sawant, MLAs Sunil Shinde and Rajhans Singh, and BMC Commissioner Bhushan by Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Bangar, the reconstruction was completed by 10 June 2025. The bridge spans a total length of 328 metres, including 70 metres across the railway area and 230 metres of approach roads—130 metres east and 100 metres west. The bridge has passed all required load tests and received structural stability, safety, and no-objection certificates from the railway the bridge is operational, it will help in reducing traffic congestion on PD Mello Road, especially at the junction of Walchand Hirachand Road and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road. It will also ease traffic on Yusuf Mehar Ali Road, Mohammed Ali Road, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Road and Qazi Syed Road. - Ends
Jordan News
03-06-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Jordan Participates in Rabat Seminar on Micro-Credentials and Employment - Jordan News
A Jordanian delegation took part in the 'Micro-Credentials – Skills and Employment' seminar held in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday. The event, hosted by the European Union under its Higher Education Reform Initiative for Southern Neighbourhood Countries, brought together over 60 experts from 28 countries. اضافة اعلان According to a statement from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Jordanian delegation included: Dr. Ahmad Abu Al-Haija, Director of the Erasmus+ Office in Jordan Dr. Mahmoud Al-Shayyab, Head of the Higher Education and Scientific Research Reform Team Dr. Mamoun Al-Dubai, Secretary General of the Ministry Dr. Dhafer Al-Sarayrah, President of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions Jordan's Active Role The ministry noted that Jordan's participation was marked by constructive engagement and positive contributions, reflecting the country's commitment to advancing higher education and fostering regional and international collaboration. Dr. Al-Dubai and Dr. Al-Sarayrah participated in a high-level policy dialogue focused on the role of micro-credentials in upskilling graduates and aligning academic outcomes with labor market needs. In his presentation, Dr. Al-Dubai outlined Jordan's ongoing efforts to formulate a national policy on micro-credentials, developed in collaboration with the Accreditation Commission, Erasmus+, Jordanian universities, and the private sector. He emphasized that this framework aligns with Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision 2023–2033. Commitment to Lifelong Learning The Jordanian delegation reaffirmed the country's dedication to: Supporting lifelong learning Expanding flexible learning opportunities Recognizing prior and informal learning Developing a national digital platform to document and validate micro-credentials, ensuring transparency and credibility The delegation also addressed challenges related to formal recognition of micro-credentials and called for enhanced regional and international cooperation to overcome these obstacles. Toward Sustainable Development Jordan's participation aligns with national efforts to enhance the relevance of higher education, integrate modern skills, and promote employability in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and labor market demands.
