22 Jun 2026

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved a new cable-stayed bridge connecting Kopri in Thane East with the Patni Road-Airoli Knowledge Park corridor in Navi Mumbai. The INR 723.42 crore project is expected to provide an alternative route across Thane Creek and reduce congestion at the heavily burdened Kopri junction. The proposed 1.4-km bridge forms part of MMRDA’s wider strategy to strengthen regional connectivity, address missing transport links and support growing commuter and commercial traffic between Thane and Navi Mumbai.Read more

22 Jun 2026

• Chandigarh has proposed a series of amendments to its Master Plan 2031 aimed at addressing housing shortages and supporting future urban growth.
• The changes seek to optimise land use, unlock additional residential development potential and create opportunities for more affordable housing.
• Authorities believe the revised framework will help accommodate a growing population while promoting sustainable and planned urban expansion.
• The proposed amendments also focus on balancing development needs with infrastructure capacity, environmental considerations and long-term city planning goals.Read more

22 Jun 2026

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has announced four new Town Planning (TP) schemes covering 969 acres across several peripheral areas of the city as part of its ongoing effort to guide planned urban expansion. The schemes span parts of Patrapada, Bhagabanpur, Bijipur, Baliapada and Kasipur mouzas and have been notified under TP Scheme Nos. 42, 43, 44 and 45. The initiative forms part of BDA's wider programme to implement 45 town planning schemes across the Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area. Through the land-pooling-based planning framework, the authority aims to create road networks, civic infrastructure and public amenities while ensuring landowners retain a substantial portion of their reconstituted land parcels. The latest schemes are expected to support organised growth in rapidly urbanising areas on the city's outskirts.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

22 Jun 2026

Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking is preparing to induct 1,500 air-conditioned midi buses to strengthen last-mile connectivity to metro and suburban rail stations across the city. The buses will operate primarily on feeder routes and form part of BEST's plan to expand its fleet to 7,000 buses by 2027. The move comes as Mumbai's metro network continues to grow, increasing the need for integrated public transport solutions linking residential neighbourhoods with major transit hubs.Read more

Noida News Desk

22 Jun 2026

• NHAI has prepared a draft alignment for a proposed 31-km elevated corridor that will improve connectivity between Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Noida International Airport.
• The eight-lane project is planned along the Yamuna embankment and is expected to function as an alternative route to the existing Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
• The proposed corridor will include multiple entry and exit connections to serve residential, commercial and institutional sectors along the route.
• Authorities are currently assessing land requirements and refining the alignment before the project moves towards detailed planning and approvals.Read more

22 Jun 2026

The Ladakh administration has approved the creation of the Ladakh Pashmina Development Board (LPDB), the country’s first dedicated institution focused on promoting and developing Ladakhi Pashmina. Approved by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, the initiative aims to strengthen the entire Pashmina value chain, improve returns for pastoral communities and position Ladakh as a global hub for authentic Pashmina products. The Board will oversee policy formulation, infrastructure development, branding, certification and export promotion while implementing the Ladakh Pashmina Mission. The programme will focus on enhancing goat productivity, strengthening high-altitude grazing ecosystems, establishing local processing facilities and increasing value addition within the Union Territory. Ladakh is estimated to have nearly 200,000 Pashmina goats, making the sector a key contributor to local livelihoods.Read more

Hyderabad News Desk

22 Jun 2026

The Telangana government is set to inaugurate ‘Donald Trump Avenue’, a road adjoining the United States Consulate in Hyderabad, on June 23 as part of a broader initiative to recognise global personalities and institutions associated with the city’s economic and technological growth. The road naming proposal was first announced last year and forms part of a wider urban branding exercise that also includes roads named after prominent business leaders and technology companies. The inauguration is expected to be attended by senior state government officials and diplomatic representatives.Read more

22 Jun 2026

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has decided not to pursue further action against Tata Electronics' Hosur facility after reviewing fresh water quality assessments and the company's response to earlier environmental concerns. The development follows days of scrutiny over allegations that wastewater discharge from the plant had contaminated nearby agricultural land and groundwater sources. With regulatory proceedings now closed, the focus has shifted to environmental monitoring, compliance mechanisms and the broader significance of the facility within Apple's rapidly expanding manufacturing ecosystem in India.Read more

21 Jun 2026

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save Farms Campaign) to encourage sustainable agricultural practices amid growing concerns over soil degradation, declining groundwater levels, climate change and the excessive use of chemical fertilisers. The campaign focuses on improving soil health through balanced nutrient management, wider use of Soil Health Cards, organic farming practices and water conservation measures. Indian Potash Limited (IPL) is supporting the initiative by conducting awareness programmes on soil management and modern farming techniques. The campaign also seeks to educate farmers on efficient irrigation methods, crop diversification and the identification of quality agricultural inputs to enhance productivity, reduce cultivation costs and safeguard long-term food security.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

21 Jun 2026

Western Railway's long-awaited Jogeshwari terminus, Mumbai's fourth long-distance rail terminus, is expected to commence Phase I operations by June 2026, with the full facility scheduled for completion by March 2027. The INR 76.48 crore project, being developed at the existing auxiliary terminal yard in Jogeshwari East, was originally slated for completion in December 2024 but faced repeated delays owing to contractor changes, land acquisition challenges, and administrative hurdles. Once fully operational, the terminus is projected to handle up to 24 long-distance trains daily, significantly easing congestion at Dadar, Bandra, and Mumbai Central.Read more