EXCLUSIVE ARAKU AND KORAPUT COFFEE OSOP STALLS LAUNCHED AT RAILWAY STATIONS In a move to highlight India’s rich organic heritage, two exclusive One Station One Product (OSOP) stalls have been inaugurated at Araku Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh and Koraput Railway Station in Odisha, showcasing the renowned Araku and Koraput Coffee brands. These stalls aim to offer travelers and coffee enthusiasts a unique opportunity to savor the authentic flavors of coffee cultivated by tribal farmers in the Eastern Ghats. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during his radio program Mann Ki Baat, has previously praised Araku Coffee for its rich aroma and flavor, which gained international attention during the G20 Summit. In another episode, he lauded Koraput Coffee for its exceptional taste and historic legacy, calling it the “pride of Odisha.” Inspired by this recognition, and in alignment with the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative to promote local products, the Waltair Division has launched these stalls to celebrate and support tribal entrepreneurship. Shri Lalit Bohra, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), commended the efforts of the Commercial Department in promoting indigenous products and highlighted the importance of supporting tribal farmers. He emphasized, “Our indigenously developed coffee varieties must reach every corner of the globe, with local communities serving as the foremost ambassadors of this legacy.” Araku Coffee is cultivated by over 1,50,000 tribal families across the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, using sustainable farming practices. The coffee has earned prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) status, marking it as a product of unique origin and quality. The new OSOP stalls at Araku and Koraput stations will serve as a gateway for travelers to experience this premium, locally produced coffee.

WALTAIR DIVISION SETS HISTORIC RECORD IN FREIGHT LOADING The Waltair Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) has reached a significant achievement, handling a record-breaking 50 million tonnes (MT) of freight in just 230 days as of November 16, 2025. This marks the division’s best-ever performance and represents a 12.5% increase over the previous year. This remarkable achievement has also elevated Waltair Division to the 5th position among the top-performing divisions of Indian Railways, up from 6th place last year. The previous record for reaching 50 million tonnes was set in 256 days during the 2023-24 period. In addition to this milestone, Waltair Division registered an all-time high of 7.10 MT of freight loading in October 2025, surpassing its previous monthly records. The division’s success is attributed to ongoing improvements in traffic facilities, better rake availability, and timely rake allocations to key loading points such as Vizag Port, Gangavaram Port, Steel Plant, HPCL, Utkal Alumina, and NMDC. Divisional Railway Manager Shri Lalit Bohra congratulated the Traffic Department and all associated departments for their dedicated teamwork and relentless efforts in achieving this milestone and securing the 5th spot among Indian Railways’ top divisions.

HSL HOSTS EXPERT DELEGATION FROM INDIA AND AUSTRALIA TO EXPLORE MARITIME COLLABORATION Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) welcomed a distinguished delegation of 23 officials from the Council for Strategic and Defence Research (CSDR) of New Delhi and the Defence & Security Institute of the University of Western Australia. The delegation, led by Vice Admiral Adhir Arora (Retd), Dr. Gaurav Saini from CSDR, and Dr. Troy Lee-Brown, visited HSL to gain insights into its advanced underwater capabilities, with a special focus on the ongoing Deep Submergence Vehicle (DSV) project. Cmde Rakesh Prasad, Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel) at HSL, provided a comprehensive briefing on the shipyard’s strengths in underwater technologies, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and key future projects, including its ambitious expansion plans. The discussions also explored Australia’s maritime defence priorities and identified potential avenues for collaboration, particularly in ship repair, refit, and lifecycle support for Australia’s maritime fleet. Broader cooperation in maritime security and capability development was also a key theme. The visit enhanced the delegation’s understanding of HSL’s operational and technological capabilities, paving the way for future collaborations between Indian and Australian defence, research, and maritime institutions.