27 Jan 2026

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has stopped work on the CG Road Mithakhali Circle revamp after the new design left only half the road width for vehicles, triggering severe traffic congestion. The INR 6.5 crore project was part of a larger precinct development plan covering 6.7 km across key city stretches, including Law Garden and Mithakhali. While the plan aimed to improve footpaths, street parking, utilities, and public spaces, residents raised concerns over road bottlenecks. AMC now plans to revise the design before resuming work, ensuring better balance between traffic flow and urban amenities.Read more

27 Jan 2026

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has been awarded an annual maintenance contract (AMC) worth INR 140.71 crore by the Ministry of Defence. The work order, received earlier this week, will be executed through January 2031 and is classified as a services order under the AMC terms. RailTel clarified that neither its promoters nor promoter group companies hold any stake in the awarding entity, confirming it is not a related party transaction. This addition strengthens RailTel's order book, which stood at INR 8,251 crore, and reflects continued growth in government service contracts.Read more

27 Jan 2026

Western Railway has completed extensive improvement works on Line 3 at Vadodara Railway Station to improve safety, punctuality, and passenger movement. The project included extending platform number 3 by 50 metres, laying a 400 metre water hydrant pipeline, constructing a 300 metre central drain, and repairing a 380 metre existing drain to tackle long-standing waterlogging. Track strengthening over 790 metres involved deep screening, ballast restoration, sleeper replacement, and track geometry correction for speeds up to 30 km/h. These upgrades are expected to enhance operational efficiency and convenience for passengers at the busy station.Read more

27 Jan 2026

Indian Railways is set to operate the Nagercoil Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express via Thiruvananthapuram, strengthening coastal connectivity between Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. The weekly overnight service will connect major cities including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Kannur before reaching Mangaluru. Designed with modern Amrit Bharat Express rakes and non-AC coaches, the service aims to provide a comfortable and practical travel option while easing congestion on existing trains. The service will be launched alongside other new Amrit Bharat routes flagged off by the Prime Minister.Read more

Kochi News Desk

26 Jan 2026

Kochi Metro Rail Ltd's all electric Metro Connect feeder bus service has completed its first year, carrying around 14 lakh passengers. The service runs 15 electric buses across six major routes, connecting residential areas with Metro Rail and Water Metro stations, strengthening last mile connectivity. Supported by seven charging stations and a dedicated depot, the initiative has increased ridership and revenue by about 15%. Key routes like Aluva CIAL, Medical College, and Kadavanthra-Panampilly Nagar have seen strong usage, reflecting the growing demand for integrated and sustainable public transport in Kochi.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

26 Jan 2026

Logitech Electronics India has taken on a commercial office lease in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, agreeing a five-year rental commitment totalling around INR 4 crore, according to official records. The company will occupy Unit No. 407 on the fourth floor of the Trade Centre building, a Grade A office property developed by Wadhwa Developers. The premises extend to roughly 2,010 sq ft of carpet area, with an annual rent escalation clause of 5% and a five-year lock-in period. Monthly rent is set at INR 6.03 lakh, accompanied by a security deposit of INR 81 lakh. The transaction was concluded with advisory support from Narains Corporate in partnership with real estate network Volney. The deal underscores ongoing occupier demand for quality commercial space in one of India's most prominent business districts.Read more

26 Jan 2026

ASF Insignia, an integrated commercial IT office campus located in Vatsal Valley, Gurugram, has secured an equity and quasi-equity capital commitment of approximately INR 1,250 crore from Mumbai-based Alpha Alternatives. The investment highlights sustained institutional interest in large, high-quality office assets in the National Capital Region. The capital is being infused in tranches, with the first tranche of about INR 450 crore already received. The funds are intended to strengthen the balance sheet of ASF entities through debt reduction, while also supporting infrastructure upgrades, amenity enhancements and building refinements across the campus. The investment aims to improve occupier experience, revive leasing momentum and reposition ASF Insignia as a long-term, institutionally driven prime office destination in Gurugram.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

26 Jan 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the reconstruction of the Bellasis flyover in record time, finishing about four months earlier than initially planned. The 333 metre bridge, connecting Tardeo, Nagpada and Mumbai Central, was rebuilt after the old British-era structure was deemed unsafe. The project, which started in October 2024, faced challenges such as relocating BEST buses, removing 13 obstructing structures, and addressing legal matters, yet was completed in 15 months and six days. Traffic is expected to improve once the flyover opens next week.Read more

26 Jan 2026

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has announced the temporary closure of one of its three runways for nearly five months beginning February 16, 2026, to undertake critical resurfacing and infrastructure upgrades. Despite the shutdown, the airport will maintain its scheduled daily air traffic movement capacity through coordinated planning with airlines and air traffic control. The rehabilitation programme includes resurfacing the runway, building a new rapid exit taxiway, and installing an upgraded Instrument Landing System to enhance safety and operational resilience. Commissioned in 2008, the runway has seen heavy usage over 17 years, making comprehensive rehabilitation essential. DIAL said the project is aimed at meeting future traffic growth and global aviation standards, with recommissioning expected by early July, subject to regulatory approvals.Read more

25 Jan 2026

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a renewed effort to enhance sustainable urban mobility by reviving designated cycling tracks across the city and improving infrastructure for non-motorised transport. The initiative comes as part of a broader push to promote eco-friendly commuting, reduce traffic congestion and encourage healthier lifestyles among residents. The civic body, in collaboration with Smart City officials and partners, plans to repair and expand existing cycle paths, install proper signage and safety features, and develop a more cyclist-friendly environment. This move also includes plans to rejuvenate the city's bicycle-sharing services, which had lost momentum in recent years, and to survey requirements for additional footpaths and lane networks.Read more