03 Jun 2026

Citizens and urban transport experts have opposed the proposed INR 12,200 crore Thane Integrated Ring Metro project, alleging serious planning deficiencies, route inefficiencies and environmental concerns. Activist groups and transport specialists have argued that the 29-km loop line suffers from flawed ridership assumptions, overlaps with existing and planned corridors, and bypasses densely populated areas that require better connectivity. They have also raised concerns over potential tree felling and demanded a halt to ongoing works until an independent review of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is conducted.Read more

03 Jun 2026

• Bhiwandi has received India’s first all-weather pedestrian subway, designed to provide uninterrupted connectivity and safer commuter movement throughout the year.
• The infrastructure is aimed at improving station access, reducing congestion and ensuring seamless pedestrian circulation during heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.
• The project forms part of broader efforts to modernise transport infrastructure and enhance commuter facilities across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more

Noida News Desk

03 Jun 2026

• The Noida Authority has floated a tender worth INR 18.8 crore to install sound barriers along the Bhangel Elevated Road.
• The project aims to reduce traffic-related noise for residential neighbourhoods and institutions located along the corridor.
• Authorities expect the intervention to improve the urban environment around one of the city’s busiest elevated road stretches.Read more

03 Jun 2026

• A proposal seeking INR 350 crore from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been submitted to extend the runway at Tiruchirappalli International Airport.
• The project aims to enhance aircraft operations and support rising passenger and cargo traffic.
• Stakeholders believe the expansion will strengthen Trichy’s role as a major aviation hub in central Tamil Nadu.Read more

02 Jun 2026

• The Tiruchirappalli City Corporation has commenced work on a new motorable bridge across the Uyyakondan Canal at an estimated cost of INR 1.1 crore.
• The project is aimed at improving traffic movement and reducing congestion along the busy Vayalur Road corridor.
• Once completed, the bridge is expected to strengthen local connectivity and provide an alternative route for commuters in the surrounding neighbourhoods.Read more

02 Jun 2026

• South Western Railway has initiated scheduled maintenance works at the Lowry Road Underbridge (RUB) near KR Puram in Bengaluru in early June 2026, triggering phased traffic restrictions across key eastern corridors.
• Traffic movement is impacted across KR Puram, Ramamurthy Nagar, ITI Colony, ITPL and Whitefield, which together form a major residential and IT commuting network.
• Authorities have implemented diversions via the KR Puram cable-stayed bridge and adjoining arterial roads, with both full and partial closures planned between June 4 and June 9, including limited night-time restrictions.Read more

02 Jun 2026

• Andhra Pradesh is planning a INR 3,500 crore furniture manufacturing hub near Gudur.
• The proposed cluster is expected to support large-scale furniture production and attract domestic and international investment.
• Officials said the project will focus on strengthening manufacturing infrastructure, employment generation and industrial development.
• The initiative forms part of the state’s broader strategy to expand industrial clusters and boost manufacturing-led economic growth.Read more

02 Jun 2026

• Belagavi Airport’s new Terminal 2 is nearing completion, bringing a major upgrade to aviation infrastructure in northern Karnataka.
• Developed at an estimated cost of INR 223 crore, the terminal blends modern facilities with architectural elements inspired by the region’s heritage.
• The project is expected to enhance passenger handling capacity and strengthen Belagavi’s role as a key regional aviation hub.Read more

02 Jun 2026

• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has cleared the Kurukshetra bypass project, paving the way for the start of land acquisition activity.
• The proposed bypass spans around 28 km and is aimed at easing congestion on existing highway routes passing through Kurukshetra.
• The project is part of a broader set of road infrastructure approvals aimed at improving connectivity across Haryana’s highway network.Read more

02 Jun 2026

• Tata Power Solar Rooftop has launched the ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ campaign in Uttar Pradesh in partnership with Tata Power Battery Storage.
• The initiative aims to accelerate rooftop solar adoption and provide households with round-the-clock clean energy solutions.
• The company plans to install 3 lakh rooftop solar systems across the state over the next three years, targeting 1,000 MWp of cumulative capacity.
• The programme combines rooftop solar, battery storage and financing options to make clean energy more accessible and affordable.
• Uttar Pradesh offers subsidies of up to INR 1.08 lakh for systems up to 3 kW through combined central and state government incentives.Read more