19 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra government has joined hands with Finland to modernise Mumbai's historic Sassoon Dock, one of the city's oldest and busiest fishing harbours. The project aims to introduce modular infrastructure to address overcrowding, hygiene, and operational challenges, while promoting sustainability. Discussions have included advanced fishing techniques, digital tools, and eco-friendly solutions to improve efficiency and fishermen's incomes. The initiative reflects a broader push for international cooperation and technology transfer in port development, ensuring Sassoon Dock evolves into a clean, modern, and efficient fishing hub.Read more

19 Sep 2025

Avaada Group has commissioned 11 solar power projects in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0 to provide reliable daytime electricity for irrigation. The projects, ranging from 2 MW to 5 MW, are expected to benefit nearly 14,900 farmers across 167 villages, improving irrigation, reducing costs, and creating additional income through land leasing. MSKVY 2.0, part of Maharashtra's push for clean energy, aims to solarise 30% of agricultural feeders and develop around 7,000 MW of decentralised solar power in the state.Read more

19 Sep 2025

Vikram Solar has secured a supply order worth nearly INR 273 crore from AB Energia for 200 MW of M10R N-Type TOPCon modules. Rated at 590 Wp and above, the modules will be installed in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Deliveries will begin in September 2025 and continue into early 2026. Both companies emphasised confidence in the partnership, highlighting technology reliability and project execution. Vikram Solar's international presence and recognition add weight to the development.Read more

18 Sep 2025

Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) has initiated the transfer of Gurugram's rapid metro operations from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to Gurugram Metro Rail Limited, with joint management in place during the transition. Passenger numbers surged 13.6 per cent and fare revenue rose by nearly 12 per cent from April to July, reflecting public confidence in the service. Operational costs declined, while non-fare revenue from rentals and advertising increased significantly. Concurrently, detailed project reports for multiple high-speed regional corridors, including Delhi-Rohtak, Delhi-Panipat-Karnal, and Delhi-Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror, are progressing to enhance NCR connectivity.Read more

18 Sep 2025

The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has reopened for heavy vehicles after a three-week closure caused by heavy rains and flash floods. Authorities have prioritized the clearance of stranded fruit-laden trucks, which had been awaiting passage to markets across India. The prolonged closure had led to political tensions, with local leaders accusing authorities of negligence. In response, alternative measures, including a dedicated parcel train for transporting Kashmiri apples, were initiated. The reopening is expected to alleviate logistical challenges and support the region's economy.Read more

18 Sep 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reset deadlines for several key bridge and flyover projects to improve coordination and ease traffic congestion. The Vidyavihar Flyover will see its eastern side completed by December 2025 and the western section by May 2026, pending relocation of affected residents. Sion Flyover is also scheduled for May 2026, while a delayed foot overbridge there is now due in October 2025. At Mahalaxmi, the city's first cable-stayed rail overbridge is targeted for November 2026. Bellasis Flyover near Mumbai Central has an internal deadline of December 2025. Officials emphasised timely completion to avoid disruptions following past closures of unsafe bridges.Read more

18 Sep 2025

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced that the 20-km Mumbai Monorail network will be shut from September 20 for a two-month upgrade programme. The decision follows a series of technical failures in recent weeks, including trains stalling during heavy rain. The upgrade plan involves inducting new rakes, installing an advanced signalling system, and overhauling the existing fleet. Once complete, train frequency is expected to improve to 8-10 minutes. The system, first launched in 2014 but plagued with frequent breakdowns, will be operated by Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) after the upgrade.Read more

18 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the final stretch of Mumbai's underground Metro Line 3 from Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli to Cuffe Parade on September 30. On the same day, he will also launch the Navi Mumbai International Airport, a key project aimed at reducing the load on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Metro Line 3, spread across 33.5 km with 27 stations, is the city's first fully underground corridor and a long-delayed project. With its completion, south Mumbai's business hubs will be directly connected to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and other suburbs, cutting travel time, easing congestion, and offering a faster, cleaner transport option for lakhs of commuters.Read more

18 Sep 2025

The Kerala government has given in-principle clearance for Infopark Phase III, a 300-acre IT township planned in Kunnathunadu, Kochi. With Phases I and II at full capacity, the new project will feature commercial spaces, housing, medical and sports facilities, creating a modern IT-integrated ecosystem. Under the approved framework, Infopark will fund feasibility studies and planning, while the Greater Cochin Development Authority manages land pooling. Infopark has also been directed to convert into a company structure to handle large ventures and contracts. Using a land pooling model, the project promises enhanced value for landowners and is expected to generate significant employment, reinforcing Kochi's role as a leading tech hub.Read more

18 Sep 2025

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has signed a key agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to execute track works for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. This contract covers the design, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of a 157 km section from Mumbai to Zaroli village, including four stations and a rolling stock depot at Thane. Progress in Maharashtra is advancing with elevated viaducts, pre-stressed concrete box girders, tunnels, and steel bridges, reflecting coordinated efforts to meet the project's ambitious timelines.Read more