The Goa cabinet has approved seven development projects worth INR 2,500 crore to be executed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said this approach will speed up the work without putting financial pressure on the state. The projects cover the redevelopment of Junta House and Circuit House in Panaji, a new Prashasan Stambh, reconstruction of government quarters and a government garage, along with a new Kadamba Transport Corporation bus stand in Vasco. NBCC will execute the projects, which are expected to begin shortly.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to construct a 4.2 km flyover along LBS Marg, extending from Kalpana Talkies in Kurla West to Pankhe Shah Baba Dargah in Ghatkopar West. This initiative aims to alleviate persistent traffic congestion at major junctions such as Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road, Ghatkopar Station Road, and Sant Narsi Mehta Road. The Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) is tasked with designing the flyover, considering existing infrastructure like the MRIDC bridge and the Metro line. The project is currently in the planning phase.Read more

GHV Infra Projects Ltd announced that it had incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates to expand into international markets. The new entity, GHV Infra FZ-LLC, has been registered in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone to explore opportunities in the Middle East and other regions. The company also confirmed a sub-division of equity shares along with a bonus issue, while having recently secured a major redevelopment contract in Jharkhand.Read more

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), under the supervision of Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, carried out a detailed inspection of the Atal Setu earlier this week. Officials observed minor surface distress along a two-kilometre stretch on the Navi Mumbai-bound carriageway, attributed to heavy monsoon conditions and continuous traffic load. The contractor has been instructed to repair the patchwork within five days, alongside strict enforcement actions including financial penalties and an extended defect liability period.Read more

More than 600 trucks were stranded on Mizoram's National Highway 306 (NH-306), also called NH-6, due to the deteriorating condition of the Sairang-Kawnpui stretch. Around 339 trucks carrying essential commodities to Aizawl were halted at Kawnpui, while 264 empty trucks bound for Assam were stuck at Khamrang. Repairs made between July and August failed to hold. Mizoram Merchant Association (MIMA) and the Northeast Transporters' Union have warned that transportation of essential goods could be stopped during the next rainy season if the highway is not improved.Read more

India's first bullet train project has reached a major milestone with the completion of the 4.88 km Shilphata-Ghansoli tunnel, part of a 21 km underground section on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the train's affordability and speed, cutting travel time from nine hours to just over two. The first phase on the Surat-Bilimora section is set for December 2027, with extensions to Thane and BKC by 2029. The tunnel connects to the viaduct portion, and the NHSRCL continues work on remaining sections with strict safety measures.Read more

Union Minister of State for Railways, V. Somanna, recently inaugurated two major railway projects in Belagavi, Karnataka, including Road Under Bridges at Anagol and Khanapur. The initiatives are part of around 300 ROB and RUB projects across Karnataka funded by the central government. Under the Amrit Bharat Scheme, the state has modernized six additional stations with INR 2,000 crore funding. Somanna also shared updates on the Belagavi-Dharwad railway line and hinted at a potential sleeper coach Vande Bharat train between Belagavi and Bengaluru to address public demand.Read more

Indore's metro expansion achieved a significant step with a successful trial run of the second phase, covering a 5-kilometer stretch between Super Corridor No. 3 and MR-10 stations. This phase is part of the 17.5-kilometer priority corridor connecting Gandhi Nagar to Radisson Square. The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) aims to commence commercial operations by the end of October, pending necessary safety approvals. The broader 31.32-kilometer metro project, estimated at INR 7,500.80 crore, is designed to enhance connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in the city.Read more

The Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will be inaugurated on October 30, with passenger flights expected to start around mid-December. In the first phase, airlines are likely to connect the airport to at least ten cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a Zurich Airport subsidiary, the new facility is expected to handle 12 million passengers annually and provide cargo connectivity. The airport will complement Delhi's IGI Airport and serve passengers from western Uttar Pradesh, Noida, and Greater Noida.Read more

JSW Neo Energy, the subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed an agreement to acquire Tidong Power Generation from Statkraft IH Holding for INR 1,728 crore. The under-construction 150 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh has a 22-year Power Purchase Agreement with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd for 75 MW at INR 5.57 per kWh during the May to October period. The remaining 75 MW is untied and can be sold on the merchant market. The transaction is subject to approvals and expected to close in the coming months.Read more