The Karnataka government has decided to create a monitoring group to oversee the progress of Bengaluru's Namma Metro Blue Line, which will run from Central Silk Board to KR Pura along the Outer Ring Road. The committee will include government officials and industry representatives and will track construction, review delays, and coordinate road-infrastructure upgrades. The 19 km stretch with 13 stations is planned for completion by December 2026, with extensions toward the airport planned for 2027. The state has set aside INR 450 crore for related road work along the corridor.Read more

Ranchi's administration has cleared a INR 48.72 crore plan to rebuild the ITI Bus Stand, the Government Bus Depot and the Birsa Munda Bus Terminal. Each terminal has been given a separate budget, and the redesign focuses on safer structures, better passenger facilities, organised parking and improved handling capacity. The older depot, which dates back to the 1960s, will be completely reconstructed, while the other two will be upgraded with new buildings and expanded services. The work is aimed at bringing these terminals closer to national standards.Read more

Visakhapatnam's construction boom has been slowed by a serious shortage of skilled labour, which is affecting a wide range of projects from housing to smart-city upgrades and civic infrastructure. Builders struggle to find trained masons, electricians and finishing workers, leading to delayed timelines and rising costs. The shortage hits small and medium firms hardest while public works and municipal projects also face delays. In response, CREDAI Visakhapatnam is setting up a skill-development centre, and experts call for structured apprenticeships and on-site training to bridge the labour gap.Read more

The Assam government will transfer about 992 acres to the Airports Authority of India to build a greenfield airport near Silchar, marking a major step toward boosting air connectivity in south Assam. The land handover is expected to fast-track planning, clearances and construction by removing ownership and approval hurdles. The proposed airport is set to improve mobility for residents and strengthen links to major metros, creating opportunities for tourism, trade and real-estate development in the Barak Valley. Officials say the project could drive long-term economic growth, provided execution is timely and environmentally compliant. With land now secured, the airport proposal can move to its next development stages.Read more

IRB Infrastructure reported toll revenues of INR 716 crore for November, a 16% rise from INR 618 crore a year earlier. The figure includes collections from both its InvIT platforms - the IRB InvIT Fund and the IRB Infrastructure Trust. Higher traffic across several BOT and TOT assets drove the growth. The IRB MP Expressway remained the top contributor at INR 158.6 crore, followed by the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Super Expressway at INR 78.1 crore and Hyderabad's Golconda Expressway at INR 77.6 crore. Deputy CEO Amitabh Murarka said strong GDP growth, year-end travel and steady economic activity are supporting robust toll momentum. IRB manages 22 highway assets across more than 12 states.Read more

The government informed Parliament that rooftop solar systems have been installed in 23.96 lakh households under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, amounting to nearly 24% of the one-crore target set for FY2026-27. More than 53 lakh applications have been submitted so far, with over 7,075 MW of capacity installed across the residential sector nationwide.Read more

The BMC has fined contractor S P Singla INR 2.09 crore for delaying Phase 3 of the GMLR flyover. Completion at Goregaon is now expected in May 2026, while only one arm of the Mulund side is scheduled to open by May 31, 2026, with the rest following later. Delays are mainly due to utility relocations and encroachments. Work continues with most pillars erected on the Goregaon side. Local representatives have highlighted safety concerns, inadequate housekeeping, and construction debris, urging better monitoring and stricter accountability.Read more

The Forest Department has cleared Package 2 of the Mysuru-Kushalnagar National Highway project, allowing work to begin on the 22.7-km stretch between Guddehosur and the Hassan-Periyapatna Road Junction. This segment is part of the 92.3-km highway that aims to reduce travel time between Mysuru and Kushalnagar to under 1.5 hours. Over 85% of the required land is already available, including compensation for 8.3 km of forest land. While Package 1 remains on hold due to environmental concerns, the updated project timeline indicates expected completion by June 2027.Read more

Ahead of the Bhopal Metro launch, the BMC conducted a large-scale anti-encroachment drive, targeting illegal shops, street stalls, and obstructive structures across multiple localities. Items seized included carts, stools, tables, signboards, lights, and iron frames. The drive focused on areas along the metro route, including the AIIMS approach road, Ashoka Garden, Jawahar Chowk, Bhadbhada Road, and Hamidia Road, aiming to improve pedestrian movement and traffic flow. This operation is part of a series of enforcement actions by BMC over the past year to maintain clear public spaces and support metro development.Read more

Odisha's Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi announced development projects worth more than INR 3,700 crore for Keonjhar district during a recent visit. The plan covers road upgradation, civic infrastructure, industrial facilities, and redevelopment of the Maa Tarini temple complex. Key projects include a four-lane ring road around Barbil, a bypass for Keonjhar town, a tech park, a data centre, a textile park, and upgrades to the Raisuan airstrip and Keonjhar stadium. The state also confirmed that funds of about INR 35,000 crore are available for wider district development.Read more