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Centre sticks to its stand on the Mekedatu dam project, reiterates its reply in the Lok Sabha too

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Residents oppose setting up of sewage treatment plant at Jawadhu Hills in Vellore

Seed Access Road, Steel Bridge to be inaugurated in August

Infrastructure development should precede real estate growth, say experts

Gautam Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer, Casagrand, said that cities and regions with greater employment opportunities tend to grow faster

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay takes maiden Metro Rail ride with public, reviews phase-II project

After alighting at Nandanam Metro Rail station, he visited the Operational Control Centre (OCC) where the train services of the phase II network will be monitored and was briefed about the network.

Place caution boards near damaged roads: Telangana Minister

Srikakulam to send 737 buses to Bhogapuram airport inauguration on August 1

An exclusive control room would monitor the buses and the facilities for Srikakulam residents attending PM Modiโ€™s public meeting; TDP and BJP leaders said the airport would cut the districtโ€™s travel to 45 km and draw industry to National Highway 16

Portion of Pune-Bengaluru national highway collapses near Belagavi

MLA Shashikala Jolle visited the site and expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of work, promises to apprise Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and demand that the strip be rebuilt

Parliament Committee calls for upgrading washery infrastructure to spur domestic higher-quality coal production

The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel noted in their latest report that many washeries of Coal India have outlived their designed operational life and are constrained by legacy technology.

H-CITI project redesigned, Package-1 revised to โ‚น368-crore, Wipro junction project dropped

Water pumping begins from Gayatri pumphouse

Kavach 4.0 set for major expansion across SCR, ScoR networks

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank expresses interest in expanding strategic investment partnership with Kerala, says CMO

Satheesan says his government looks forward to strengthening its partnership with the AIIB for implementing high-impact infrastructure projects

Bharath lays foundation stone for retaining wall to address flooding in Suddavagu

Minister recalls promise made before the elections to provide a permanent solution to the issue, says the 250-metre-long retaining wall will be built at cost of โ‚น2.50 crore

Tenders annulled for proposed industrial corridor

Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam ties up with IIM Indore, IIT Kanpur for rural water reforms

With IIT Kanpur and IIM Indore on board as knowledge partners, UPJN(R) is positioning itself to deliver safe drinking water and effective sewage treatment and disposal services to rural Uttar Pradesh with the standards of efficiency, transparency and reliability expected of a world-class public water utility, says Raj Shekhar, Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural)

T.N. Housing Minister to inaugurate The Hindu Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit 2026 on July 30

Event will explore urban real estate trends, such as the expansion of GCCs, smart manufacturing hubs, AI in construction, new investment corridors,ย luxury housing boom, sustainable housing, and policy reforms

Expedite Amaravati works without compromising on quality: Naidu

Chief Minister reviews 95 projects worth โ‚น50,999 crore, sets a minimum monthly progress target of 7.92%, and calls for integrated planning of Amaravati with Vijayawada and Guntur

Kerala PWD to begin project works only after land acquisition, says Minister

4,884 complaints against National Highway toll plazas in Karnataka in three years; only five cases remain pending

Complaints ranged from staff misbehaviour and physical assault to excessive waiting times; nationwide, 146 show-cause notices issued and โ‚น5.53 crore in penalties imposed on toll operators over the past three years.

US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test the neighboursโ€™ ties

A major new bridge linking Canada and the United States at Detroit, Michigan opened on Monday to lorries, cars and other vehicles, the climax of a years-long project that lately had been bruised a bit by international politics. Descendants of Gordie Howe, the hockey legend whose name is on the bridge, were among the first to cross over the Detroit River, which separates Detroit from Windsor, Ontario. The span, which was built by Canada at a cost of C$6.4 billion (US$4.5 billion), now becomes a...

No proposal received yet from Karnataka government for second airport site: MoCA

The Airports Authority of India has conducted pre-feasibility studies of three sites for the development of a second airport in Bengaluru, on the request of the State government.

Payyavula pushes for an airport in Anantapur

Finance Minister meets Union Minister for Civil Aviation in New Delhi, requests him to conduct a fresh and comprehensive survey to establish an airport at Anantapur

Beypore fishing harbour renovation enters final phase

The project includes a comprehensive upgrade of auction halls, wharfs, parking areas, and other key infrastructure to ensure that the harbour is fully operational when fishing vessels return to sea

Govt. gives nod to acquire land to lay new broad gauge railway line between Mannargudi and Pattukottai

The District Revenue Officers of Thanjavur and Tiruvarur have been appointed as Land Acquisition Officers in their respective districts; the project gets new life 14 years after it was announced by the UPA government at the Centre

Minister launches key projects to address Nandyalโ€™s drinking water problems

After laying the foundation stone for a water treatment plant on Mahanandi road, N. Md. Farooq urges farmers to cultivate crops that require less water instead of water-intensive crops like paddy, given the possibility of water scarcity in the district due to the impact of El Nino

Madanapalle secures โ‚น1,000 crore infra project to address water supply issues

Annamayya Collector says that the project will ensure safe and uninterrupted drinking water supply to Madanapalle town and the rural mandals of Madanapalle, Nimmanapalle and Ramasamudram

Night traffic restrictions on Peenya elevated flyover from July 27

Nilgiris district administration closes Kalhatty Ghat Road to tourists again

The court had ordered that till the case comes up for hearing again on July 31, that the road should remain closed to tourists.

Chennai Corporation set to launch Intelligent Transport System in August

The project aims to enhance traffic management, improve road safety, and provide better public transport services; it is being implemented at a cost of โ‚น530 cr., with financial assistance from JICA

Railway revises redevelopment deadlines for ERS, ERN stations

Projects have been pushed to 2028 after the Railway terminated contracts over missed timelines and initiated fresh tenders; passenger groups press for better amenities during the redevelopment

Centre yet again rules out Metro Rail for Coimbatore and Madurai; recommends BRTS

The Ministry said a Metro Rail system would not result in any significant time savings for commuters in both cities and instead wanted the bus system to be strengthened

Work to construct 33/11 KV sub-station in Yelagiri Hills begins

Tangedco officials said that the new sub-station will help attend to power faults immediately

Greater Bengaluru Authority seeks demolition action plan for tilted wing of 18-storey building

The Greater Bengaluru Authority has directed SNN Raj Etternia to prepare an action plan for demolishing the 18-storey wing of an apartment complex in south Bengaluruโ€™s Harlur built by them and obtain final approval

Water supply to be disrupted for 24 hours in parts of Hyderabad on July 27

Land acquisition for rail projects moves at snailโ€™s pace in Kerala

So far, only 78 hectares (13%) have been acquired, leaving 540 hectares (87%) still to be obtained, which delays rail infrastructure development.

Who pays when overheated roads melt and rails buckle?

Heatwaves come and go, and while this is happening with increasing frequency and intensity โ€“ as this yearโ€™s record-breaking temperatures show โ€“ they slip from attention once things cool off. What does not disappear is the lasting and costly damage they do to the basic infrastructure we rely on in our daily lives. Ultra-hot days and nights can result in the deaths of many people (those who cannot afford air conditioning especially) and they ignite forest infernos of terrifying intensity. Some of...

โ€˜โ€‹Proposal to designate Sri City as a dry port under examinationโ€™: Union Minister

The Minister has clarified that the Central government was committed to reducing freight transport costs and connecting the Telugu States to an international โ€” standard logistics network

Set up dedicated bureau for traffic management: CM

NH 66 expansion in Kollam hit by multiple hurdles

Official deadlines for the Kottankulangaraโ€“Kollam Bypass section have been extended from October 2024 to December 31, 2027. Similarly, the timeline for the stretch from the bypass to Kadambattukonam has been extended from March 2025 to June 30, 2027

Coastal road project in Koyilandy nearing completion

Project links Koyilandy harbour with Kollam Angadi. Road expected to open by the end of July or early August.

Officials tell GMR to finish pending works at Bhogapuram airport before Modiโ€™s visit

Special Chief Secretary M.T. Krishna Babu inspected the site with Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy and Joint Collector S. Sedhu Madhavan; around 2,000 buses will be arranged and 6,000 private vehicles are expected on the day

Bengaluru STRR nears completion as four of six packages finished, remaining stretches due this year

The update was provided by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to an unstarred question raised by member Ajay Maken in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (July 22).

Kadapa MP seeks โ€˜Amrit Bharatโ€™ upgrade for Yerraguntla station

Centre plans 83.61 lakh PNG connections in A.P. by 2032, says Suresh Gopi

Boost for road connectivity in Edamalakkudy tribal area in Kerala

The Forest and Tribal Development departments have signed an agreement to construct a new road linking Edaliparakkudy to Societykudy, further enhancing access to the stateโ€™s first tribal panchayat.ย 

Tourism Dept. exploring ropeway, winch train to ease access to Anjanadri hills

One public toilet for up to 30,000 persons in Bengaluru: Survey report

According to B.PAC, the cityโ€™s public sanitation infrastructure has not kept pace with its population growth, now estimated at over 1.4 crore

Southern Railway begins construction of new FOBs, lifts at Walajah, Virunchipuram, Gudiyatham, Melattur railway stations

More than 3,000 commuters board trains at each of these railway stations daily

NHAI revises toll charges on Bengaluru-Nelamangala and Bengaluru-Kolar highway stretches

According to separate public notices issued by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Bengaluru, the revised toll rates will be applicable at the Bengaluru-Nelamangala toll plazas on NH-48 and the Hedaginabele, Agrahara, Krishnarajapura and Sundarapalya toll plazas on the Bengaluru-Bethamangala section of NH-75

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar seeks Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu invites Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate Bhogapuram airport on August 1

The greenfield international airport named after legendary freedom fighterย Alluri Sitarama Raju will serve as a major catalyst for development of the North Andhra region, the Chief Minister says in a social media post

Godavari drinking water project work begins in Nidadavolu

Water will be drawn from Godavari river from Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage to supply to every household in Nidadavolu municipality by January 2028, said Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh.

Visakhapatnam airport commercial operations to shift to Bhogapuram around August 15

The 3,800-metre Code 4E runway at Bhogapuram, among the longest in India, will handle wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A330 when commercial flights shift from INS Dega around mid-August

Kerala earmarks โ‚น15 crore for road safety under โ‚น450-crore Sabarimala development plan

The package envisaged comprehensive infrastructure development of the pilgrimage corridor, says Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer.

Tamil Nadu government yet to request Centre to shift airport site from Parandur: Union Minister of State

He was responding to a question raised by DMK MP P. Wilson in the Rajya Sabha

Flyovers in Hyderabadโ€™s IT corridor busy junctions targeted for completion by May 2027

Foundation works, piers and pier caps have reached advanced stages at IIIT junction. The works are under progress at Khajaguda junction.

Bhogapuram airport launch: 10-day fete to drive awareness on economic impact

Two long-awaited Hyderabad projects near finish line; launch expected next month

GHMC is preparing to partially open the new high-level bridge across the Musi river at Moosarambagh, restoring a key link that has remained shut since the old causeway was demolished last year; Nalgonda Crossroads-Owaisi Hospital elevated corridor is also nearing completion

Stake sale at Vizhinjam: empowered panel may take 3-4 months to submit its report

The committee, headed by the Chief Secretary, has yet to examine the nuances of the stake sale or complete the exercise

Infra works costing โ‚น1 crore sanctioned by Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan completed in ASR district

The works include anganwadi centers, drinking water provision and cement concrete roads done with funds drawn from VB-G RAM G scheme

Minister reviews arrangements at Bhogapuram ahead of PMโ€™s visit to inaugurate airport

Residents demand a flyover at Ayothiyapattinam railway gate in Salem

Ayothiyapattinam Junction is 10 km away from Salem old bus stand.

PM to inaugurate Bhogapuram International Airport on August 1

The green field airport is poised to reshape the local economic landscape of the region, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Stone laid for road development works worth โ‚น3.02 crore in Vijayawada

The projects, funded under the 15th Finance Commissionโ€™s Air Quality Improvement Programme, are aimed at improving urban infrastructure while reducing dust pollution

3A notification for eight-lane Kochi Bypass to be reissued in August

The notification will be followed by laying of boundary stones, public hearing of grievances of land owners, and field survey

Demand grows for early rollout of Bengaluru โ€“ Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper as trainsets await clearance

Adding to the anticipation, two Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets intended for the proposed service are currently stationed at the Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru City Railway Station

Over โ‚น1,340 crore to overhaul Hyderabadโ€™s street illumination

Vizag Collector seeks comprehensive action plan for Bay City project

Railways contributed immensely to nationโ€™s overall development: Gehlot

Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot has said that the Indian Railways had not only strengthened the Indian economy but also had contributed immensely to the overall development of the country.

Kanaka Durga temple officials push to complete key works before Shravana Masam

Master plan envisages a multi-level parking complex and a second ghat road to accommodate rising pilgrim footfall, improve traffic management and enhance safety at the hill shrine

Sitaphalmandi-Lallaguda 3 km rail chord line gives trains a faster route, eases pressure on Secunderabad station

The Railways completed key infrastructure works on the stretch, including five minor bridges, a major road-over-bridge at the Alugadda Bhavi junction between Rail Nilayam and Mettuguda Road

Tirupatiโ€™s bus shelter inauguration evokes nostalgia

HC to hear plea over delayed construction of Suchitra-Kompally elevated corridor

Residents seek permanent safety measures on dilapidated bridge in Vellore

Naidu stresses need for PPPโ€“Viability Gap Funding Policy for infra development in A.P.

Chief Minister directs officials to place the AP Public-Private Partnershipโ€“VGF Policy 1.0 before the next Cabinet meeting and to issue detailed implementation guidelines at the earliest

Sabarimala roads to be fully repaired before Mandalam pilgrimage season, says Kerala Minister P.K. Basheer

Kerala Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer chairs high-level review meeting

PM Modi to flag off Indiaโ€™s first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana

Unlike traditional trains, it generates its own electricity onboard through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen, leaving behind water vapour; Mr. Modi will also inaugurate or lay the foundation for infrastructure worth over โ‚น25,000 crore during the day-long visit to Haryana and Punjab tomorrow

Shanghai synergises computing centres with grid in power infrastructure upgrade

Shanghai has pioneered the synergisation of computing centres with the power grid for peak-load management โ€“ a national first โ€“ as part of Chinaโ€™s push to enhance computing-grid coordination as its upgrades power infrastructure amid the global artificial intelligence race. Led by State Gridโ€™s Shanghai subsidiary, the trial achieved a peak load reduction of 97.8 megawatts within a two-hour window, marking the countryโ€™s largest single city-level adjustment of computing power load, according to a...

Veligonda project will be dedicated to nation on September 1, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

Calling for interlinking of rivers to avoid water going waste into the sea, the Chief Minister expresses his resolve to provide water to every acre in the State

Cabinet clears โ‚น25,400-crore highway projects to decongest Varanasi

The projects, to be implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), include a 43.218-km corridor linking NH-31 with the Varanasi Ring Road along the Varuna River

Officials inspect one-way system around Hyderabadโ€™s KBR Park; lane markings, pelican signals likely at pedestrian crossing points

Kerala high-speed rail: CM Satheesan says govt panel finds Delhi Metro Rail Corporation proposal โ€˜incompleteโ€™

Chief Minister says 'what the recommendations mean is that the State should not repeat the mistakesโ€™ that occurred with the scrapped K-Rail project

โ‚น30,000 crore rural infrastructure boost: Odisha to build 50,000 km roads ahead of polls

In next five year, the massive investment in rural infrastructure includes Rs. 11,000 crore for 3837 bridges

CPI seeks timely completion of Kozhikode railway station redevelopment

Telangana CM seeks Union Cabinet nod for starting RRR northern section works

Simultaneous works on the northern and southern sections will speed up the project and reduce costs

Ministers inspect Devadula project, assure funds to speed up works

Kochi sewerage treatment project gathers pace

190-MLD Aluva water treatment plant to address Kochiโ€™s water woes

Rayanapadu Railway Station set for inauguration after โ‚น35 crore upgrade, says Vijayawada MP

Kesineni Shivnath (Chinni) says the project reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modiโ€™s vision of providing world-class facilities at railway stations across the country

Electrification of Pattukottai-Karaikudi broad gauge section nearing completion

With the completiton of the work on the 70-km stretch, all lines in Tiruchi Railway Division will be open to running electric locomotives; notification issued asking public in the area to be cautious

Teeparru to be developed as model Pushkar village for Godavari Pushkaralu: Kandula Durgesh

Launching the Maa Godavari Sankalp programme, the Minister said the village works would be completed by Sankranti, and that โ‚น96 crore had been proposed to strengthen the 36-km embankment and improve 29 ghats

Chennai Corporation plans holistic infra upgrade for 3 localities

The civic body will improve 80 km of roadsย across Perambur-Vyasarpadi, Ambattur and Guindy Industrial Estates at around โ‚น1.18 crore; this includes transit integration and junction upgrades

State seeks assistance from Union govt. for MRTS revamp

โ‚น6,600-crore project is aimed at transforming MRTS to Chennai Metro standards by refurbishing stations and upgrading trains; T.N. urges Union govt. to consider plan as โ€˜Central sectorโ€™ project

Water supply hit following pipe burst at Pattoor

Unfit structures pose constant threat to public safety in Kozhikode city

Government plans โ‚น580-crore push for Godavari Pushkaram works

RMC to utilise its โ‚น48 crore funds as Narayana says the government will seek Central assistance to complete infrastructure projects well ahead of the 2027 event

Pamban Bridge inauguration highlights: PM Modi inaugurates new rail bridge in Rameswaram

Inaugurating the new Pamban bridge in Rameswaram, PM Modi says it is the countryโ€™s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, adding efforts were on to take Tamil language, heritage to all corners of the world