Indian Railways is implementing extensive upgrades on the Kollam-Sengottai railway line to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. The initiatives include extending platform lengths, increasing train capacity, and replacing older Integral Coach Factory (ICF) coaches with modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. Plans are also underway to consider adding Vistadome coaches for panoramic travel, once production meets demand. These steps aim to address previous concerns over underutilization, limited services, and speed restrictions along the scenic Kerala-Tamil Nadu route, making travel safer and more convenient.Read more

Gurugram is set to get an integrated bus terminal in Sector 10, designed to link directly with the upcoming metro corridor and improve last-mile connectivity. Developed at a cost of INR 32.4 crore, the project will convert seven acres of the existing depot into a modern terminal with multiple bus bays, waiting areas, and commuter facilities. Two additional terminals are planned at Sector 29 and Rajiv Chowk, while a depot-cum-terminal is being considered for Sector 12. With Gurugram's fleet expected to expand from 150 to 900 buses, the new facilities will form a critical part of the city's transport upgrade.Read more

The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (SPA Vijayawada), to enhance urban planning, governance, and smart city development across the state. The partnership designates SPA Vijayawada as an AMRUT Centre for Urban Planning and Capacity Building (A-CUPCB) to provide training and advisory support to municipal officials and planners. The initiative emphasizes the use of advanced technologies such as AI, GIS, remote sensing, and IoT to create climate-resilient, efficient, and sustainable urban environments while promoting evidence-based solutions for governance.Read more

Ceigall India, in partnership with JSP Projects, has won a INR 509.20 crore infrastructure contract from the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The project involves constructing internal roads along with civil, public health, and electrical works, scheduled for completion within 24 months under an item-rate agreement. Ramneek Sehgal, Ceigall's Chairman and Managing Director, highlighted the project's role in enhancing connectivity and supporting sustainable urban development in Mohali. This project adds to Ceigall's portfolio of specialized infrastructure works across roads, bridges, flyovers, tunnels, and expressways.Read more

Tripura Chief Minister Shri Manik Saha has said that damaged stretches of national highways in the state will be repaired on priority once the monsoon season withdraws. The stretches from Mohanpur to Khowai and Khowai to Kamalpur have deteriorated badly, creating difficulties for commuters and drawing public criticism. The CM mentioned that he had already discussed the issue with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, who had sent a team to assess the situation. Saha also spoke about the overall progress in road and rail connectivity in the state under the central government.Read more

NTPC Green Energy Ltd will begin commercial operations of a 25 MW portion of its 37.5 MW solar project in Bhuj, Gujarat, from September 27, 2025. This addition increases NGEL Group's total installed capacity to 7,407.475 MW. As the renewable energy arm of NTPC, NGEL has been expanding its solar and wind projects across India in line with the country's renewable energy goals. The Bhuj project, commissioned in phases, reflects the company's approach to steadily enhancing green power capacity while supporting sustainable energy development.Read more

Infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) confirmed that its disinvestment from the Hyderabad Metro Rail project would be finalised within the ongoing financial year. The Telangana government has agreed to acquire the company's equity in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd for INR 2,000 crore while also assuming its debt obligations of INR 13,000 crore. With L&T holding nearly 90 per cent equity in the project, the transaction will see the state fully taking over Phase-I of the 70-kilometre metro network.Read more

HOMETHON 2025, a three-day property exhibition by NAREDCO Maharashtra, concluded at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with developers, policymakers, and industry leaders exploring opportunities in housing and infrastructure. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced 98-year lease tenders for ST bus depots across the state, to be redeveloped into modern bus ports, while also highlighting Pod Taxi expansion in the MMR. Speakers including Rahul Bose, Prashant Sharma, Rajan Bandelkar, and Dr Niranjan Hiranandani emphasized affordable housing, inclusive communities, and sector growth. Hiranandani projected 15% growth for real estate, aided by GST cuts on cement and bricks, upcoming airports, metro lines, and improved connectivity.Read more

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has started generating 5 MW of solar power along the 701-km Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai-Nagpur expressway), with initial installations at Karanja Lad in Washim and Mehkar in Buldhana. The power will be sold to MSEDCL under a 2022 agreement at INR 3.05 per unit. Samruddhi is now India's first expressway to install solar generation. MSRDC aims to scale up to 204 MW across various interchanges, using the solar power for highway lighting and generating carbon credits. The expressway has carried over 2.5 crore vehicles since its inauguration in December 2022.Read more

The Coimbatore Corporation has set up a rainwater reuse system at its Town Hall that stores about 108,000 litres through 40 collection points across a built-up area of 25,000 sq ft. With a European filtration unit and a removable stainless-steel dirt basket, the facility supplies more than 8,000 litres daily and can last for nearly ten weeks. After strong September showers almost filled the tanks, plans are underway to add a second 100,000-litre tank and extend the model to all five zonal offices. Officials confirmed Coimbatore is the only city in the state to introduce such a rainwater reuse facility in a government building.Read more