Delhi News Desk

28 Feb 2026

The Delhi government has started implementing the Centre's Rah-Veer scheme to encourage citizens to help road accident victims during the golden hour. Under the scheme, individuals who ensure that a seriously injured person reaches a hospital in time will receive INR 25,000 and a certificate of appreciation. The initiative builds on existing Good Samaritan protections under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. District-level committees will verify cases, and rewards will be transferred directly to bank accounts through a structured process.Read more

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 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

Delhi News Desk

28 Feb 2026

Delhi has operationalised its first dedicated green waste processing plant near ITO to handle horticulture waste generated from road maintenance and public landscaping. The facility will process branches, shrubs and pruning residue into compost for reuse in government gardens and green belts. The move follows repeated complaints about waste piling up along roadsides. Similar units are being developed in multiple locations, and more are planned across districts. Authorities said the initiative will reduce dumping, cut transport costs and improve maintenance of public spaces.Read more

Chennai News Desk

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

Groundwork has started for a INR 1,200 crore e-methanol plant at Kandla Port in Gujarat, marking India's first port-based facility of this kind. The project is being developed by Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited in partnership with Deendayal Port Authority. The proposed unit will have a capacity of 150 tonnes per day and will come up on 150 acres of allotted land. The plant is expected to generate around 3,500 direct and indirect jobs and support the use of cleaner fuels in shipping and industry.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