ECoR has completed the breakthrough of Tunnel No.35, a 630 metre tunnel between Sikarpai and Keutguda stations on the Koraput-Singapur Road doubling project, achieving full alignment accuracy. The milestone highlights precise engineering and coordinated work by senior officials and construction teams. Once the doubling project is fully operational, rail capacity and connectivity on the Koraput-Rayagada section are expected to improve significantly. Previously, ECoR had used ballastless-track technology in other tunnels to enhance stability, durability, and reduce maintenance needs, demonstrating a focus on long-term infrastructure quality.Read more

The MMRDA recently lowered India's largest 13.34?metre TBM at the Thane shaft a significant step for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park. When completed, the 11.8?km, three-lane twin tunnels will link Ghodbunder Road with the Western Express Highway, cutting the current 60-90 minute commute down to around 15 minutes. Construction has advanced with casting yards, shaft work, and land acquisition. Planned to start tunnelling early next year, the project uses advanced TBMs to limit ecological impact and promises major relief to traffic, pollution and travel time for commuters.Read more

PVV Infra Ltd plans to raise up to INR 49.33 crore through a rights issue of partly paid-up equity shares with a face value of INR 5 each. The board approved the plan this week, with record dates and other details to be announced later. The move follows the company's recent acquisition of two solar orders worth INR 799 crore, highlighting its focus on renewable energy. The funds raised will help PVV Infra manage project execution and support its expansion in rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects across India.Read more

UPMRC has announced a strategic plan to build a 1,575 km metro network across Uttar Pradesh by 2047, focusing on expansions in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra while introducing new corridors in Noida-Greater Noida, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. Several other districts will also receive metro lines to strengthen inter-city connectivity. The initial 525 km phase requires INR 1,040 crore annually, with 790 km planned for completion by 2035. Leveraging its strong track record, UPMRC aims to enhance urban transport efficiency and support long-term sustainable development.Read more

The Gujarat government has cleared a long-pending infrastructure request from Moddar, a remote village in Porbandar district. Through the state's Swagat grievance platform, villagers had sought a direct road and a bridge to Kutiyana city, as their existing route required travelling nearly 20 km through multiple villages and remained unusable for most months due to flooding. The state has now sanctioned INR 9 crore for a minor bridge, a culvert and a 3-km road between Moddar and Pasvari. The decision is expected to improve travel for students, farmers and patients.Read more

The Central Government has resolved to develop Belgaria Township in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, into a model township to rehabilitate families displaced by underground coal-mine fires and land subsidence. As many as 1.4 lakh families remain in hazardous zones, but only about 4,000 have been relocated so far. The proposed model township will deliver essential services: water, electricity, security, livelihood opportunities and civic infrastructure. The plan has been reinforced under the revamped Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) - backed by a ?5,940.47 crore budget - which envisages sustained rehabilitation, safe relocation, community services and long-term livelihood support for affected residents.Read more

Indore Metro conducted an 11?km trolley trial from Malviya Nagar Square to Super Corridor 2, with MPMRCL MD S Krishna Chaitanya inspecting civil works, lifts, escalators, ticketing areas, control rooms, and track systems at multiple stations. This trial is a key step toward extending metro services beyond SC 03. Following earlier successful runs, including a 5 km stretch from SC-03 to MR-10, the inspections reflect steady progress in phase?II expansion. Authorities are focused on completing all remaining works on time while ensuring high standards, aiming to provide safe, reliable, and eco-friendly metro services.Read more

Mumbai has recorded a clear rise in air pollution levels, mainly driven by large-scale construction work and steady growth in vehicular emissions. Experts from IIT-Bombay and the IMD have explained that seasonal weather conditions, including cooler nights and calmer winds, are allowing pollutants to stay close to the surface. While the citywide AQI has remained in the moderate bracket, certain pockets such as the Bandra Kurla Complex experienced severe readings. The municipal body has issued multiple guidelines and stop-work notices to control dust and restrict further deterioration.Read more

IndianOil Total Pvt Ltd (ITPL), a joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation and TotalEnergies Marketing Services SAS, has started operations at its new greenfield bitumen derivatives plant in Gummidipoondi near Chennai. The facility, commissioned earlier this month, will produce PMB, CRMB, NRMB and bitumen emulsions to support road and infrastructure projects across southern states. The plant, built with automated systems and global safety standards, is expected to strengthen supply reliability, reduce logistics time, and cater to major works under NHAI, state highways, industrial corridors and urban development programmes.Read more

The Warangal railway manufacturing unit is under construction and expected to be completed in 2026. Built over 160 acres with INR 521 crore invested in its first phase, the facility is being constructed using sustainable methods and advanced technology. It will produce 16-20-car MEMU rakes for short and medium-distance travel. Officials expect it to strengthen railway manufacturing capacity, generate jobs, and support ancillary industries. During inspection, the minister also reviewed related projects such as a planned airport, a textile park and a heritage-area tourism scheme.Read more

Goa's town-planning authorities have decided to extend their digital Building Plan Approval Management System (BPAMS) to cover small residential projects comprising up to four apartments. The change, coming into effect earlier this week, shifts such projects from manual scrutiny to mandatory online submission, including applications for technical clearances and completion orders. Larger residential and commercial developments will continue under the offline regime. Officials indicated that the move is intended to reduce delays, improve transparency and streamline workflows, marking another step forward from the system's earlier rollout for single-dwelling homes.Read more

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has begun offering app-exclusive discounted monthly passes for Metro Line 3, aiming to encourage digital ticketing and reduce dependence on physical tokens. Commuters can now purchase 60-trip passes at a 15 % discount and 45-trip passes at a 10 % discount, with the entire process - from payment to activation - completed within the MetroConnect3 mobile app. The initiative, rolled out earlier this week, builds on MMRC's recent digital-first approach and is expected to extend to National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) users in the near future.Read more

IRB Infrastructure said earlier this week that its board had cleared the divestment of the Gandeva Ena (VM7) hybrid annuity model project to the IRB InvIT Fund for INR 513 crore. The company stated that it would receive the entire equity consideration after the transfer is completed, along with the movement of project debt to the InvIT. The deal, linked to the upcoming Delhi-Mumbai Greenfield Expressway, is expected to lower IRB's consolidated net debt-to-equity ratio. IRB has also agreed to continue as the project manager after the asset moves to the Public InvIT platform.Read more

Telangana is redeveloping 40 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to provide improved passenger facilities. Hitec City station is being renovated in two phases at a cost of INR 36 crore, with work including a new facade, extended footbridge, lifts, escalators, modern toilets, and updated concourse areas. Secunderabad and Hyderabad stations are also being upgraded, costing INR 720 crore and INR 350 crore respectively, while Kacheguda awaits approval. These developments aim to enhance convenience, comfort, and circulation across the state's rail network.Read more

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank finalised loan agreements earlier this week exceeding USD 800 million to support major infrastructure and skilling projects in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The funding covers Maharashtra's agricultural solarisation programme, the Indore Metro project in Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat's skill development initiative. A separate USD 1 million technical assistance grant will support Assam's forthcoming SWIFT Project, aimed at strengthening wetland management and fisheries. These approvals build on ADB's ongoing involvement in India's energy transition, urban mobility upgrades and workforce development programmes.Read more

Punjab has announced an INR 16,209 crore initiative to construct 44,920 km of roads across the state. Covering PWD roads, rural link roads, mandi-board stretches, and urban roads, the project is fully funded by the state after central rural development funds were withheld. The plan includes a five year maintenance clause, with strict quality checks and approval from local bodies before payment release. Aiming to improve rural and urban connectivity, the project also addresses infrastructure damaged by last year's floods, supporting trade, mobility, and access to essential services.Read more

Ashoka Buildcon has confirmed that it has been placed under temporary suspension from taking part in any ongoing or upcoming NHAI tenders following a recent incident linked to its Kerala project. The development stems from a show-cause notice issued after two precast PSC girders collapsed during construction on the elevated NH-66 corridor between Aroor and Thuravoor Thekku, resulting in the death of a commercial vehicle driver. The company stated in its regulatory update that the suspension will continue for a month or until an expert committee concludes its investigation, whichever occurs later.Read more

DMRC recently completed tunnelling work beneath the operational Red Line at Pulbangash as part of the Magenta Line extension between Janakpuri West and RK Ashram Marg. The team carried out the activity below an elevated viaduct with open foundations, which required detailed planning and ground-strengthening. Engineers used the TAM grouting method with around 180 boreholes to stabilise the pier area, supported by continuous monitoring systems. Train operations on the Red Line continued normally throughout the work. The downline tunnel is finished, and the up-line tunnel is still being constructed.Read more

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has secured a BOS order worth around INR 1,400 crore from Adani Green Energy for three solar projects at Gujarat's Khavda Renewable Energy Park. This is SWREL's first order from AGEL and includes the supply of goods and onsite services. Currently handling 6 GW in the Khavda region, SWREL aims to complete 5 GW this fiscal. The 1 GW project reinforces its leadership in Gujarat. The company now reports order inflows exceeding INR 6,450 crore this fiscal, with a total portfolio of over 24.4 GWp.Read more

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) stepped up its scrutiny of construction sites earlier this week after the civic chief directed officials to enforce anti-pollution measures more stringently amid rising winter smog. The town planning department was instructed to personally verify dust-control systems at active project sites and shut down any location failing to comply for a week. Acting on these orders, engineering teams have begun field inspections across construction zones, quarries, RMC plants and coal-based bakeries, ensuring adherence to air and noise pollution norms mandated under the SOP issued last year.Read more