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28 Feb 2026
Work on the Chilavannoor Bund Road bridge in Kochi has resumed after months of delay, with authorities now targeting completion by May 2026. The arrival of the 90-metre central steel span, the longest for any road bridge in the city, has enabled construction to move forward. The project, awarded to Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society and funded by KIIFB, faced setbacks due to protests, legal hurdles and fabrication delays. Once completed, the bridge is expected to ease congestion on Sahodaran Ayyappan Road and reduce pressure on the Vyttila junction.Read more
28 Feb 2026
The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned INR 9 crore for the installation of 1,338 high-resolution CCTV cameras at 297 key traffic junctions across 57 districts that are not covered under existing smart city projects or the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS). The approval, issued by the state home department earlier this month, is aimed at strengthening traffic monitoring, enforcement and road safety in smaller cities and district headquarters. Under the plan, 150 major intersections will be equipped with five cameras each, while 147 T-junctions will receive four cameras per location. The project includes supporting infrastructure such as network video recorders, uninterrupted power supply systems, poles, junction boxes and high-speed internet connectivity. Installation is scheduled for completion by 31 March, enabling wider digital traffic oversight across the state.Read more
28 Feb 2026
Night-time traffic on the Noida-Delhi Direct Flyway will remain affected as resurfacing work continues on the Noida-to-Delhi carriageway. Vehicles heading towards Delhi are being diverted between late night and early morning hours to facilitate repairs. The work, undertaken by Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited, is part of the second phase of maintenance that was earlier delayed due to winter and pollution-related restrictions. Authorities have advised commuters, especially airport-bound travellers, to factor in additional travel time until March 18.Read more
28 Feb 2026
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed Noida International Airport to allow licensed telecom service providers to install and operate their own in-building network infrastructure under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Right of Way Rules, 2024. The order, issued to Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd, clarifies that the airport falls under the definition of a public entity and must grant non-discriminatory access. The move follows similar action at Navi Mumbai International Airport and comes amid concerns raised by telecom operators over restricted access and third-party network arrangements.Read more
28 Feb 2026
The Railway Board has temporarily put on hold the planned extension of the Vande Bharat Express between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar, which was scheduled to begin on March 1. The decision was communicated shortly after Northern Railway announced the rollout of the upgraded 20-coach train on the route. Officials cited unavoidable circumstances for the pause and said a fresh update would be issued later. The extension was expected to provide direct rail connectivity between the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir following the operationalisation of the USBRL project.Read more
28 Feb 2026
The Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati is set to be inaugurated on March 10 by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The nearly 5 km-long flyover connects Ambari with Bamunimaidam and is expected to ease traffic congestion along the busy MRD Road corridor. Built largely using steel girders for faster execution, the project has faced delays due to land acquisition, utility shifting and traffic management challenges. Once operational, it is expected to improve travel time and connectivity across key residential and commercial areas of the city.Read more
28 Feb 2026
The Maharashtra government has issued more than 1,000 stop-work notices to construction sites across Mumbai for failing to comply with dust and air pollution control norms, the state environment minister informed the legislative assembly earlier this week. Out of 2,224 active sites, 1,952 have installed air quality monitoring sensors, but several were found violating mandatory mitigation rules. Nearly 1,981 show-cause notices were served over the past four months. Authorities have also collected fines and intensified road-cleaning measures as part of the ongoing clean air enforcement drive.Read more
28 Feb 2026
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) says large-scale cluster redevelopment and targeted policy reforms are essential to address Mumbai's deepening housing affordability crisis, as the city's developable land nears exhaustion. Speaking at the ET Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026, MHADA Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer Sanjeev Jaiswal highlighted that Mumbai's housing affordability index — where an average household spends roughly half its income on home loan EMIs — reflects structural constraints in the supply system. He outlined plans to open 800-1,000 acres for cluster-led redevelopment in integrated layouts and called for rationalisation of premiums, development charges and taxes to reduce housing costs by up to 25 per cent. MHADA's roadmap, he said, would help deliver a substantive share of future housing supply and underpin broader efforts to expand access across income segments.Read more
28 Feb 2026
Sion is emerging as a case study in how focused redevelopment and infrastructure-led planning can reshape established urban neighbourhoods within Mumbai's existing boundaries. Traditionally viewed as a transit zone between South Mumbai and the eastern suburbs, the locality is gaining relevance among contemporary homebuyers due to its central location, improving connectivity and steady residential renewal. Ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects, including flyovers and bridge redevelopment, are addressing long-standing mobility constraints, while structured redevelopment is replacing ageing housing stock with better-planned residential buildings. Supported by social infrastructure, relative affordability and proximity to major employment hubs, Sion is increasingly being positioned as a balanced residential micro-market. Its transformation reflects a broader shift in Mumbai's urban strategy, where planned upgrades within mature neighbourhoods are contributing to more liveable, sustainable urban environments.Read more
28 Feb 2026
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has carried out partial demolition action against unauthorised construction in the Koparkhairane division after the concerned party failed to comply with a statutory notice issued under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. The action was undertaken on 23 February 2026 following the expiry of a notice served on 17 February 2026 for illegal construction at Plot No. 1034, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai. The encroachment department proceeded with partial demolition and recovered a penalty of INR 25,000 from the owner. The operation was executed under senior civic supervision with police protection and mechanical assistance. The municipal corporation stated that similar enforcement drives will continue across its jurisdiction to deter unauthorised development and ensure compliance with planning regulations.Read more
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28 Feb 2026
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation carried out large-scale cleanliness drives across multiple locations under the 'Clean water, clean mind' initiative, implemented as part of the Amrut project with active public participation. The campaign, conducted earlier this week on a public holiday, saw civic officials, sanitation workers and volunteers from Sant Nirankari Mission jointly undertaking intensive cleaning activities at water bodies and public spaces across Navi Mumbai. Key locations included Jewel of Navi Mumbai, Chincholi Lake in Jui Nagar and the Mini Sea Shore area in Vashi. Collected waste was transported for scientific processing to the municipal solid waste facility at Turbhe.Read more
28 Feb 2026
Southern Railway has introduced additional EMU shuttle services between Guduvanchery and St Thomas Mount to manage commuter inconvenience caused by revised suburban train operations linked to redevelopment work at Chennai Egmore station. The changes had reduced direct services on the busy Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu corridor, leading to crowding and longer travel time. Trial runs of the shuttle services were conducted successfully before rollout. Transport representatives have raised concerns over lack of consultation and suggested better coordination and more fast local services to reduce passenger inconvenience.Read more
28 Feb 2026
The BMC has launched an inquiry into the Phoenix HSBC Racquet Club amid allegations of unauthorised commercialisation of a recreational ground at Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel. Citizens' group Chaka Chak Lower Parel reported that the 4,058.16 sq.m terrace, originally sanctioned as a public recreational ground, is being used as a ticketed, revenue-generating sports club managed by Bellona Hospitality Services. The complaint cites violations of the MRTP Act, MMC Act, and Development Control and Promotion Regulations, noting that such conversions limit public access and could set a precedent for reducing open spaces in Mumbai.Read more
28 Feb 2026
The Supreme Court of India has held that residents living on encroached railway land in Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani do not have any legal right over the property, which belongs to Indian Railways. While allowing authorities to proceed with infrastructure plans, the court directed the Centre and the Uttarakhand government to assess eligibility of over 5,000 affected families under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on April 1, with officials required to submit a status report on rehabilitation steps.Read more
27 Feb 2026
The National Green Tribunal has issued notices on a petition alleging pollution caused by railway coal transport in Odisha's Talcher region. The plea claims that railway sidings serving nine open-cast coal mines are operating without mandatory consent from the Odisha State Pollution Control Board. The NGT's East Zone Bench in Kolkata has sought responses from concerned authorities within six weeks and scheduled the next hearing for April 16. The tribunal observed that the matter raises substantial environmental compliance issues that require detailed examination.Read more
27 Feb 2026
Vikram Solar and Waaree Energies have indicated that recent US countervailing duties on certain solar products from India are unlikely to have a significant financial impact on their operations. Both companies highlighted their diversified supply chains, which reduce reliance on Indian-origin cells, helping maintain continuity in their US orders. With India's Cabinet easing evacuation infrastructure, installation momentum is expected to increase. Recent major contracts, including a 378.75 MW module order from Indian Oil-NTPC Green Energy for Gujarat, reflect ongoing growth. Both firms are also planning to expand US manufacturing capacity this fiscal year.Read more
27 Feb 2026
Tata Communications and RailTel Corporation of India have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen India's digital backbone with a focus on AI-ready networks, cloud services and cybersecurity. The collaboration integrates RailTel's nationwide optical fibre network of over 63,000 route kilometres and connectivity across more than 6,000 railway stations with Tata Communications' global digital network and cloud capabilities. The move aims to enhance network resilience, enable secure and sovereign cloud adoption, and improve service delivery for government bodies, public sector units and enterprises across the country.Read more
27 Feb 2026
Apple is expanding its physical retail presence in India with a new store in Borivali, Mumbai. The outlet will be the company's sixth in the country and will operate fully on renewable energy while employing over 70 people. In parallel developments, Tata Power has introduced smart lighting and automation solutions for commercial and industrial buildings under its EZ Home initiative, targeting up to 80 per cent energy savings. Britannia has also unveiled a premium variant of its 50-50 biscuit to mark the brand's 30th anniversary.Read more
27 Feb 2026
Foreign firms, primarily from the US, have significantly shaped India's office market over the past five years, leasing 101 million sq ft for Global Capability Centres across seven major cities. GCCs now represent over a third of total office demand, evolving from cost-focused centres to innovation-driven knowledge hubs. While US tech companies' demand may stabilize, interest from EU and UK firms in engineering, BFSI, and consulting is expected to rise. Analysts predict GCCs will account for 40-50 per cent of future office leasing, including increasing presence in Tier-2 cities and co-working spaces.Read more
27 Feb 2026
Mumbai's civic body has proposed a INR 80,952.56 crore budget for 2026-27, reflecting an 8.77 per cent rise over the previous year. A key highlight is the planned deployment of INR 36,623.09 crore from fixed deposits to finance major infrastructure works. Capital expenditure forms nearly 60 per cent of the total outlay under the Mega Mumbai Makeover plan. Large allocations have been made for coastal roads, sewage treatment upgrades, road concretisation, water security and healthcare infrastructure. The BMC is also examining municipal bonds as a new funding route.Read more
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