18 Jul 2025

Ludhiana has launched a long-delayed construction and demolition (C&D) waste-processing plant in Dhandhari, with a capacity to handle 100 tonnes of debris daily. Originally budgeted at INR 2.69 crore, the cost swelled to INR 7.3 crore due to foundational work on a former dumpsite, with an additional INR 2.2 crore spent on machinery. This facility, funded under Swachh Bharat and Smart City missions, converts debris into tiles, bricks, and blocks. Despite past struggles with underutilised civic projects, officials hope the plant will curb illegal dumping and ease landfill pressure provided residents and contractors comply.Read more

18 Jul 2025

Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Dipak Majumder yesterday reviewed development work at the Lake Chowmuhani Bazaar, a long-standing and unique vegetable market in Agartala. The Mayor promised modern facilities and technological integrations as part of a broader urban upgrade initiative. This project aims to transform the historic market into a well-planned space, ensuring dignity and ease of business for its small-scale vendors. The modernization is part of a larger city master plan to enhance urban living and address past challenges like encroachments, aiming for sustainable market development and economic empowerment for local traders.Read more

18 Jul 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri N Chandrababu Naidu today met with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, seeking substantial central funding to bolster sports infrastructure across the state. The Chief Minister requested over INR 538 crore for stadium development and an additional INR 25 crore to organize the Khelo India Martial Arts Games this year. Emphasizing the state's ambitious new sports policy, Naidu outlined plans for world-class training centers and sought expedited completion of existing projects, underscoring Andhra Pradesh's vision to emerge as a national sports hub.Read more

18 Jul 2025

Reliance Infrastructure's board has given its nod to raise up to INR 9,000 crore through a mix of equity and debt instruments. This includes a proposed INR 6,000 crore via equity shares or equity-linked instruments through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), follow-on public offer, or a combination of both. Additionally, the board approved the issuance of redeemable non-convertible debentures of up to INR 3,000 crore through private placement or other methods. These plans remain subject to statutory and regulatory approvals.Read more

18 Jul 2025

Indian Railways plans to install CCTV cameras in over 7,400 passenger coaches and 15,000 locomotives to enhance safety. The high-end cameras will provide clear footage at 100 kmph and in low light. Each coach will have four cameras, and locomotives will have six CCTVs and two microphones. Tenders were floated on July 11, with installation by Northern Railway workshops. This initiative, following a successful trial run, aims to deter miscreants, protect passenger privacy, and explore future AI integration for security.Read more

17 Jul 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri N Chandrababu Naidu urged Union Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman to sanction an additional INR 10,000 crore for the state in the upcoming fiscal year, specifically under the Special Assistance to States on Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. Highlighting persistent financial constraints due to state bifurcation, Naidu also sought funds for the ambitious Amaravati capital project. Separately, the Chief Minister participated in a crucial meeting yesterday with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and his Telangana counterpart, addressing long-standing inter-state water management issues, signaling a multi-faceted push for state development and resource resolution.Read more

17 Jul 2025

India's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has expanded significantly over the past three fiscal years, with public stations seeing a five-fold increase due to strong government support. However, despite this rapid growth, a recent report from CareEdge Ratings reveals a persistent gap: there is currently only one public charging station for every 235 electric vehicles on the road. This situation clearly highlights an urgent need for faster and more balanced development of charging facilities nationwide to match the soaring adoption of EVs and fully support the country's transition to electric mobility.Read more

17 Jul 2025

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has seen a slowdown in road construction contract awards, following tighter bidding norms introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. The new rules require additional performance securities, discouraging aggressive underbidding by financially weaker players. While aimed at ensuring quality, the changes have slowed new project awards, with well-funded infrastructure firms now dominating bids. With road projects making up a major chunk of annual inflows, EPC companies are seeing weaker order books and muted growth. Many are diversifying into sectors like solar, BESS, and railways. Order activity is expected to rebound later in FY26.Read more

17 Jul 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has initiated plans to set up a massive 5,610-acre industrial township along the Agra Expressway, spanning areas in Sadar and Sarojininagar tehsils. The township is expected to house over 200,000 residents and create employment in industrial, healthcare, logistics, and education sectors. Officials held discussions with stakeholders from 12 villages regarding land acquisition, infrastructure expectations, and land record corrections. This project is part of the state's broader efforts to develop high-growth corridors through strategic infrastructure investments, including expressways, link roads, and industrial corridors aimed at propelling Uttar Pradesh towards its USD 1 trillion economic target.Read more

17 Jul 2025

The Chhattisgarh government has approved the formation of a State Capital Region Authority (SCRA) to oversee the coordinated growth of the Raipur Metropolitan Region. The newly constituted authority will manage infrastructure expansion, land use planning, and regional governance across multiple jurisdictions. It aims to build on the fiscal success of Nava Raipur India's first debt-free modern planned city and support the state's broader economic ambitions. This move follows similar development models in states like Uttar Pradesh and comes at a time when the government is pursuing aggressive investment plans, including semiconductor manufacturing, AI data centres, and lithium block auctions.Read more