13 Jun 2026

Juniper Green Energy has commissioned 305 MWp of renewable energy capacity across multiple districts in Gujarat under power purchase agreements signed with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). The portfolio comprises 183 MWp of solar capacity and 122 MW of wind capacity, spread across Surendranagar, Aravalli, Devbhumi Dwarka and adjoining areas. Several projects were completed ahead of their scheduled commercial operation dates, including hybrid solar installations commissioned up to 148 days in advance. The development strengthens the company’s renewable energy presence in Gujarat and supports the state’s growing clean energy generation capacity through a mix of solar, wind and hybrid projects.Read more

13 Jun 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) marked World Environment Day by inaugurating a plastic bottle crusher machine at its headquarters and unveiling a series of environmental initiatives aimed at promoting waste segregation and plastic reduction. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde urged civic officials and employees to act as ambassadors for cleanliness and environmental protection, encouraging the use of cloth bags and source-level waste segregation. The bottle crusher machine, installed through a CSR partnership involving Atos, Rotary Club and Biocrux, rewards citizens for recycling plastic bottles. NMMC also announced plans to install 12 such machines across hospitals and markets, while introducing school-based tree nurseries and a seed bank programme to strengthen environmental awareness among younger generations.Read more

12 Jun 2026

• Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has intensified its crackdown on illegal constructions near water bodies, drainage channels and government land across the city.
• Five unauthorized structures in Bandhgari were demolished after officials found they had been built over drainage networks and public land.
• The civic body has also taken action near Kanke Dam, removing 13 illegal piggeries during a recent enforcement drive.
• The move is part of a wider effort to protect water bodies, improve drainage infrastructure and reduce flooding risks during the monsoon.
• Authorities have indicated that surveys, inspections and anti-encroachment drives will continue across Ranchi in the coming months.Read more

12 Jun 2026

The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Government of Haryana on 8 June 2026 to implement a structured framework for paving and greening of urban roads across the state. The project, developed under the Commission for Air Quality Management's guidance and jointly executed with the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, directly targets road dust a primary contributor to particulate pollution in the National Capital Region. The initiative covers four work packages spanning road design standards, greening measures, asset management, and construction technology adoption.Read more

12 Jun 2026

Rustomjee Group has partnered with the Rotary Club of Bombay Airport to support the Kawale Check Dam project in Vikramgad Taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra. Scheduled for inauguration on June 7, 2026, the INR 70.58 lakh initiative is expected to improve water availability, enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen livelihoods for nearly 1,800 farming families across 18 villages. Designed as a long-term water conservation and groundwater recharge intervention, the project aims to address recurring water scarcity in the tribal region despite seasonal rainfall. The check dam is expected to store water across a nearly two-kilometre stretch upstream, supporting year-round access to water while encouraging community participation and sustainable resource management.Read more

12 Jun 2026

Thousands of farmers from Raigad district have intensified their opposition to the proposed Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town project widely referred to as Third Mumbai with a large convention held in Uran reaffirming their resolve to resist land acquisition. The protest, organised by the KSC New Town Project Opposition Committee, comes after MMRDA formally initiated land acquisition procedures across 124 villages in the Uran, Panvel, and Pen talukas of Raigad, following a state government resolution issued in March 2026. Villagers allege inadequate consultation, threat to agrarian livelihoods, and legal bypassing of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013.Read more

12 Jun 2026

• India has identified 74 locations for new land ports, including three on the China border and six on the Pakistan border, to expand border infrastructure.
• The proposed facilities will support customs, immigration, cargo handling and security operations, strengthening cross-border trade and passenger movement.
• The expansion will be undertaken by the Land Ports Authority of India as part of a broader effort to improve logistics efficiency, connectivity and economic activity in border areas.Read more

12 Jun 2026

Road King Infrastructure has announced that the hearing related to the winding-up application against New Select has been adjourned by the British Virgin Islands (BVI) court. The company said the next hearing is not expected to take place before mid-September 2026, providing additional time for stakeholders involved in the restructuring process. Road King also confirmed that the early-bird Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) fee deadline remains scheduled for late June. The development forms part of the company's ongoing efforts to address matters linked to the winding-up proceedings involving New Select.Read more

12 Jun 2026

The Centre has approved an INR 1,359.33 crore project to widen the Nagaur–Bikaner section of National Highway-62 in Rajasthan to four lanes, providing a major boost to road infrastructure in the state's western region. The project will be implemented under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll model and is aimed at improving connectivity between Nagaur and Bikaner while enhancing the movement of passengers and freight. The highway upgrade is expected to strengthen regional transport networks, reduce bottlenecks on a key corridor, and support industrial, tourism and economic activity across western Rajasthan. The approval forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise the state's highway infrastructure and improve connectivity across strategic economic centres.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

12 Jun 2026

• The BMC is planning a pilot parking hub in Dadar to address congestion and improve parking management in one of Mumbai’s busiest commercial and transit districts.
• The project aims to create a structured parking model that makes better use of limited urban space and reduces roadside parking.
• Civic authorities are evaluating locations and implementation mechanisms before rollout.
• If successful, the model could be replicated in other congested parts of Mumbai facing growing traffic and parking pressures.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

12 Jun 2026

BMC has launched a city-wide enforcement drive against restaurants and hotels that have illegally occupied mandatory open spaces and emergency access areas across Mumbai. The action follows heightened scrutiny of fire safety compliance and evacuation preparedness at commercial establishments. Civic officials have begun demolishing unauthorised extensions, sheds and service-area encroachments while conducting inspections of permissions, exits and access routes. The drive is expected to continue across multiple wards as authorities seek to ensure compliance with building regulations and prevent safety risks arising from blocked open spaces and unauthorised constructions.Read more

Noida News Desk

12 Jun 2026

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh Ground Water Department to investigate allegations of illegal groundwater extraction by real estate developers in Noida and Greater Noida. The case originates from a petition raising concerns over large-scale dewatering and borewell usage at multiple construction sites. The tribunal has asked authorities to verify facts on the ground, identify violations, and take appropriate action, including penalties where necessary. It also stressed procedural fairness, noting that all alleged violators must be properly heard during the inquiry process.Read more

12 Jun 2026

• Reliance Industries and Meta have partnered to develop an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre project in India.
• The facility will have an initial capacity of 168 MW, with scope for future expansion, and is expected to support Meta’s global AI and digital infrastructure requirements.
• Reliance will provide end-to-end development and operational services, including renewable energy integration, network connectivity and utility management.
• The project is expected to strengthen India’s position as a destination for large-scale AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centre investments.Read more

12 Jun 2026

Bengaluru is widely known for its technology hubs, busy roads and popular social hotspots, but the city is also home to several lesser-known destinations that offer a different experience. From bamboo forests and hidden lakes to ancient temples and birdwatching spots, these locations showcase Bengaluru's natural, cultural and historical character away from the crowds. Many of these places remain overlooked despite offering unique landscapes, rich biodiversity and peaceful surroundings. Together, they highlight how the city continues to preserve pockets of greenery, heritage and community spaces amid rapid urban development.Read more

12 Jun 2026

• Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel sanctioned INR 629 crore on 8 June 2026 for the four-laning of six major road stretches across Kutch district, covering a combined length of approximately 43.5 km.
• The roads identified for upgrade span key stretches connecting Mundra, Zarpara, Kandagara, Deshalpar, Siracha, and Navinal, including dedicated bypass roads for three villages.
• The upgrade is expected to improve the movement of heavy vehicles operating to and from Mundra Port and the surrounding industrial and commercial hubs.
• Beyond logistics, the state government cited improved rural connectivity, road safety, and a boost to Kutch's tourism sector as additional objectives of the programme.Read more

12 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu has completed the assignment of guideline values for every land survey number across the state, marking a significant reform in property registration and valuation. The initiative, announced by the Registration Department, aims to bring greater transparency and consistency to land transactions by ensuring that each parcel of land has a designated market guideline value. The exercise covers both urban and rural areas and is expected to reduce valuation disputes, improve revenue collection and streamline property registrations. Officials indicated that the project was undertaken using extensive field surveys and digital mapping tools. The move forms part of the state's broader efforts to modernise land administration, enhance the accuracy of property records and support a more transparent real estate market.Read more

12 Jun 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has detailed its asset monetisation strategy aimed at unlocking value from operational highway assets to finance new infrastructure development across the country. The framework relies on instruments such as Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and securitisation to attract long-term domestic and global investors. By recycling capital generated from mature assets, the authority seeks to reduce dependence on budgetary support while sustaining the pace of national highway expansion and improving overall asset management.Read more

12 Jun 2026

The breakthrough of the main tunnel at the eastern portal of the Zojila Tunnel project marks a significant milestone in India's efforts to establish year-round connectivity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Witnessed by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the achievement brings the nearly 14-km-long tunnel closer to completion. Once operational, the INR 6,800-crore project is expected to dramatically reduce travel time, improve road safety, boost tourism and trade, and strengthen strategic connectivity in the Himalayan region. The milestone also comes amid the government's broader push to develop highway and tunnel infrastructure worth over INR 1.35 lakh crore across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.Read more

12 Jun 2026

The Karnataka government has extended the bidding deadline for the proposed INR 135 crore IT Park in Mangaluru after the project failed to receive any bids in its initial tender round. The development, planned on a 3.2-acre site at Derebail under the state's ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ initiative, is being implemented by the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation (KEONICS) through a public-private partnership model. Industry stakeholders have attributed the weak response to inadequate road connectivity, site-readiness concerns, stringent tender conditions and commercial terms that do not align with Mangaluru's market dynamics. The project is expected to create around 11,000 jobs and provide more than 3.5 lakh sq ft of Grade A office space, but concerns over infrastructure continue to affect investor interest.Read more

12 Jun 2026

Nagpur is entering the monsoon season with 278 buildings classified as dangerous by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) still standing across the city, raising concerns over public safety amid forecasts of heavy rainfall. Civic authorities have issued notices to property owners and occupants, urging immediate evacuation and structural action. Despite annual inspections and enforcement measures, many unsafe structures remain occupied or have not been demolished due to ownership disputes, legal hurdles and delays in compliance. The issue has drawn attention to the challenges of managing ageing building stock in rapidly urbanising cities, particularly as intense rainfall events increase the risk of structural failures. Authorities have warned residents against occupying identified buildings during the monsoon period.Read more