09 Jul 2025

The Sindoor flyover in South Mumbai, earlier known as the Carnac bridge, is set to open to the public following its scheduled inauguration by Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis. Developed by the BMC, the bridge spans 328 metres and facilitates two-way traffic between East and West South Mumbai near Masjid Bunder. Constructed within a strict timeline after the dismantling of the old Carnac bridge in August 2022 due to safety concerns, the new flyover integrates complex civil engineering features, including dual 550-metric-ton steel girders and RCC piers, and has secured all required safety and structural approvals.Read more

09 Jul 2025

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reviewed 22 issues impacting 18 infrastructure projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan, collectively valued at over INR 36,296 crore. The meeting, chaired by DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Bhatia, focused on expediting these projects. Major initiatives discussed included a INR 14,147 crore power transmission scheme for solar energy zones and Reliance Jio's 5G/4G network expansion. The review aims to streamline approvals and ensure timely completion for national development goals.Read more

09 Jul 2025

West Bengal's government will make approximately 20 acres of land available for residential, commercial, and for mixed-use developments in New Town, Kolkata. The land will be allotted on a freehold basis through e-auction by HIDCO next month. This initiative focuses on Action Areas II and III, where IT companies are establishing offices. Starting bids for plots range from INR 26 crore to INR 292.2 crore. The move aims to accelerate development in the planned city, which covers about 7,598 acres and is projected to house 10 lakh people.Read more

08 Jul 2025

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has inaugurated the world's first steel slag road at a port, located at Hazira Port, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The 1.1-kilometer road uses processed steel slag aggregates, a by-product of steel manufacturing. This project, India's third steel slag road but first in a port globally, demonstrates repurposing industrial waste into durable infrastructure. Developed in collaboration with CSIR-CRRI and the Ministry of Science & Technology, it aligns with the 'Waste to Wealth' mission, positioning APSEZ at the forefront of sustainable maritime infrastructure.Read more

08 Jul 2025

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is progressing rapidly, with key construction milestones achieved across Maharashtra. Work is underway on three elevated stations-Thane, Virar, and Boisar-with initial slabs cast at Virar and Boisar. Viaduct construction has begun in Palghar, alongside excavation of seven mountain tunnels and a 21 km underground and undersea tunnel between BKC and Shilphata. This includes a 7 km undersea stretch beneath Thane Creek. Significant tunneling has been achieved using TBMs and NATM methods. Vertical shaft works and segment casting for tunnel linings are in full swing. Bridge construction has also started over major rivers, and 80% excavation at BKC station is complete.Read more

07 Jul 2025

The Union Minister of Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced that nearly 500,000 homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir will soon receive homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana after beneficiary verification completes. Alongside, a INR 150 crore Clean Plant Centre will be built in Srinagar to ensure pathogen-free horticulture stock, with additional labs for saffron, soil, and fertilizer quality. Support is being extended to farmers via PM-KISAN, crop insurance mapping, ICAR-backed regional centers and infrastructure upgrades. Women in rural areas are seeing rising incomes, with many crossing INR 1?lakh and even INR 10?lakh annually.Read more

06 Jul 2025

The Union Environment Ministry has granted final clearance for forest land transfer to build twin tunnels under Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park, part of the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project. The 4.7 km tunnels, costing 6,500 crore, will connect Goregaon's Film City to Mulund's Khindipada by 2028. Built 20-160 meters underground, they'll include safety systems, utility ducts, and control rooms. Despite diverting 19.43 hectares of forest, no trees will be affected, and afforestation will be done in Chandrapur district. Extensive environmental studies guided the project. Once completed, the tunnels will cut cross-city travel time from 75 to 25 minutes and lower carbon emissions by over 22,000 tonnes annually.Read more

06 Jul 2025

NBCC (India) Ltd has formalised an agreement with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) for the extensive redevelopment of the Siri Fort Auditorium Complex in New Delhi. Acting as the Project Management Consultant (PMC), NBCC will oversee all aspects of the transformation, which will preserve the site's cultural legacy while integrating modern infrastructure and international green building standards. The 5.5-acre complex, originally constructed during ASIAD 1982, will be repositioned as a world-class creative and cultural hub featuring multiple themed zones, high-tech upgrades, and accessible public spaces.Read more

06 Jul 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the completion of the 66.9 km four-lane Bandikui Spur, enhancing connectivity between Delhi and Jaipur. Built at a cost of INR 2,016 crore, the Greenfield road links the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway directly to Jaipur, cutting travel time to 3 hours and easing congestion on NH-48 and NH-21. The project is expected to boost tourism in Jaipur and improve access to landmarks like Amer Fort and Jantar Mantar. It will also lower logistics costs and benefit local farmers by providing easier access to Delhi markets. Separately, Gadkari stressed the need for faster infrastructure execution, highlighting funding is not an issue but timely delivery is.Read more

05 Jul 2025

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has reported strong growth in its financial indicators for the June quarter. Loan sanctions increased by 29% to INR 11,740 crore, while disbursements rose 31% to INR 6,981 crore. The state-owned agency's outstanding loan book stood at INR 79,960 crore on June 30, a 27% increase. These figures reflect a rise in demand for renewable energy financing, underscoring IREDA's role in India's clean energy transition and its ability to provide funding solutions.Read more