15 Feb 2026

Concerns have emerged over alleged encroachment within the protected catchment area of the Bisalpur Dam by a private contractor engaged in desilting and dredging work. Environmental activists and local residents claim that land levelling and permanent construction, including proposed weighbridges, are being carried out inside a restricted zone, in violation of contract terms. The state government has acknowledged the issue and said the location of the structures will be examined. Bisalpur Dam is a critical drinking water source for several Rajasthan districts.Read more

15 Feb 2026

JK Cement has started construction of a new grinding unit in Bikaner, Rajasthan, as part of its ongoing capacity expansion strategy. The company is investing around INR 500 crore in the project, which will have an initial capacity of 2 million tonnes per annum. The unit, spread across about 100 acres along the Jaipur Bikaner highway, will be JK Cement's 20th manufacturing facility. Commercial operations are planned to commence by March 2027, strengthening supply in Rajasthan and nearby markets.Read more

15 Feb 2026

The civil aviation ministry has started a nationwide review of around 400 uncontrolled airstrips following a fatal aircraft crash near Baramati that killed five people, including Maharashtra's deputy chief minister. The move aims to examine safety infrastructure, operational procedures and coordination at airstrips that operate without air traffic control. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has also begun special safety audits of select charter and non-scheduled operators to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures to strengthen aviation safety oversight.Read more

15 Feb 2026

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has come under sharp criticism after it approved a building plan for a structure that was previously marked for demolition, prompting public outrage and demands for accountability. Local activists and residents said the decision raised questions about transparency and administrative oversight in the city's land-use planning processes. Critics highlighted broader concerns over illegal and unauthorised structures in Bhubaneswar, noting that a large number of constructions have been identified without proper approval, while enforcement actions have been uneven. Urban governance experts linked the controversy to longstanding issues of building plan regulation and planning authority coordination. The authorities are now facing calls to review the approval process and ensure stricter adherence to planning norms amid ongoing challenges in controlling unauthorised development in the Odisha capital.Read more

Kochi News Desk

15 Feb 2026

Cochin International Airport Ltd has commissioned the first phase of its Aero Park at Nedumbassery, marking a shift towards building an integrated aviation services hub alongside passenger operations. Spread across 36 acres, the initial development involves infrastructure investment of about INR 101 crore and is expected to generate nearly 5,000 jobs through direct and indirect employment. The phase brings together aircraft maintenance, training, business facilities and specialised safety infrastructure, with further expansion planned through an IT Park and an Aero City in the coming phases.Read more

15 Feb 2026

Mormugao Port Authority has approached the central government for around INR 1,300 crore to fund key infrastructure upgrades at the port. The plan includes redeveloping the unused Berth 9 into a modern multi-cargo facility and deepening the approach channel and berth pockets to allow larger vessels. A proposal worth about INR 750 crore for the berth upgrade has already been submitted, while a separate dredging proposal is being readied. The port has sought full funding support, citing limited internal resources.Read more

15 Feb 2026

Deteriorating air quality in Mumbai is increasingly influencing how occupiers and investors evaluate office real estate, shifting focus from conventional specifications to health performance and building intelligence. Against this backdrop, Superb Realty has announced Superb Altura, a Grade A mixed-use commercial development at the Amar Mahal junction in the Chembur - Ghatkopar corridor. The project is positioned around integrated building systems that continuously monitor and optimise indoor air quality, energy use and operational efficiency. With outdoor pollution becoming a structural urban challenge rather than a seasonal concern, developers are embedding resilience and wellbeing into core design. Altura reflects this transition, combining real-time environmental controls, operational automation and GRIHA-aligned sustainability measures, as office assets increasingly need to protect occupant health while maintaining long-term performance and regulatory relevance.Read more

15 Feb 2026

Submer has entered into a strategic collaboration with Anant Raj Cloud, a subsidiary of Anant Raj Limited, to develop and deploy AI-ready datacentres across India, targeting sovereign and enterprise AI workloads. The partnership combines Submer's modular datacentre architecture, liquid-cooling technology and neocloud platform, InferX, with Anant Raj's established datacentre campuses and operational capabilities. Together, the companies aim to deliver high-density, energy-efficient infrastructure designed for GPU-intensive computing at scale. The collaboration aligns with India's push for AI sovereignty and comes against the backdrop of Union Budget 2026-27, which has prioritised AI datacentres and semiconductor manufacturing. The first phase will leverage Anant Raj's facilities in Haryana, positioning the partnership as a template for replicable, utility-grade AI infrastructure nationwide.Read more

14 Feb 2026

The Gujarat government has taken an unprecedented step to address longstanding construction delays at the World Trade Centre (WTC) development in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) by proposing to transfer responsibility for completing the unfinished towers to an association of allottees. The move follows cancellation of the original developer's lease after the promoter was arrested in a fraud case and extended delays in construction of Towers B and C, while Towers A and D are already complete. A committee headed by the state chief secretary has resolved that, if allottees can mobilise funds and appoint contractors, they will assume control of the project, with regulatory support from the Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) and state agencies. Officials said the initiative aims to secure possession for buyers and resolve investor grievances under Section 8 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act.Read more

14 Feb 2026

Guwahati railway station has introduced new passenger facilities aimed at improving comfort and convenience for travellers using the busy Northeast rail hub. The development includes a sleeping pod, an air-conditioned waiting lounge and multi-cuisine food options, with special focus on hygiene and safety for women passengers. The facility was inaugurated by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who also pointed to higher rail spending in the region, including an allocation of INR 11,486 crore and ongoing projects worth INR 72,468 crore to strengthen connectivity.Read more