11 Mar 2026

NTPC Green Energy has announced the commissioning of a 250 MW solar photovoltaic project in Andhra Pradesh through Ayana Kadapa Renewable Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green. The company confirmed that the second phase of 91.6 MW became commercially operational in the past week, completing the entire project capacity. The first phase of 158.4 MW had already begun operations shortly before. The development forms part of NTPC's broader renewable energy expansion strategy as India increases its focus on solar power capacity and cleaner energy sources to meet its growing electricity demand.Read more

Delhi News Desk

11 Mar 2026

The Delhi government is planning to construct a nearly 5-km flood protection wall along the Yamuna river between Majnu Ka Tila and Kashmere Gate to safeguard low-lying neighbourhoods in north Delhi from recurring monsoon flooding. The project, estimated to cost around INR 50 crore, has been approved by the Yamuna Standing Committee and will run largely along the Ring Road corridor. The proposed structure will extend about 4.72 km and include sections of reinforced cement concrete in high-risk areas and masonry barriers along the remaining stretch. The wall is designed to rise roughly six feet above the anticipated maximum flood level to prevent river water from entering nearby residential and commercial zones. The initiative follows the severe flooding of 2023 that affected several parts of north Delhi and disrupted traffic and daily activity in the capital.Read more

Delhi News Desk

11 Mar 2026

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has started work to restore the deteriorating Tikri Khurd Lake in Narela and convert the surrounding area into Delhi's first meadow park. The initiative follows directions issued after a site inspection by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, who highlighted the severe pollution and encroachment affecting the lake. Spread across about 40 acres with an additional 72 acres of surrounding land, the project will focus on ecological restoration, sewage treatment and landscape redevelopment. Planned features include grassland meadows, tree plantations, cycling tracks, viewing decks and environmental facilities aimed at reviving biodiversity and improving public access to green space.Read more

11 Mar 2026

Ramky Infrastructure Limited has secured an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract worth about INR 1,401.84 crore from Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited for infrastructure development at the Dighi Port Industrial Area in Raigad district, Maharashtra. The project is part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor initiative and covers the creation of core industrial infrastructure such as roads, water supply networks, drainage systems, sewerage facilities, power distribution and ICT utilities. The construction period is 930 days, after which the company will operate and maintain the developed infrastructure for four years, with a possible extension period.Read more

11 Mar 2026

Karnataka is modernising its land records and property registration system under the Budget 2026-27 with new technology initiatives. The government will introduce Kaveri 3.0, an AI-enabled, paperless registration system to simplify and digitise property transactions. In parallel, a Karnataka Land Stack will consolidate data from Bhoomi, Mojini, Kaveri, e-Swathu, and e-Aasthi into a unified GIS-based platform. These reforms aim to improve transparency, reduce manual procedures, enable remote registrations, and streamline property-related processes for buyers, developers, and government agencies, building on prior efforts to digitise land and registration services.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Haryana government has proposed a 33 km six-lane road corridor aimed at improving connectivity between Gurugram and Jhajjar and easing traffic movement in the region. The project will run from the Harsaru bypass on the Gurugram Pataudi Road near Wazirpur on NH-352W and connect to Jhajjar on NH-352. The plan also includes a bypass around Farrukhnagar to divert through-traffic away from the town. Authorities have started the process of appointing a consultant to prepare the detailed project report, which will assess alignment, feasibility, environmental aspects and estimated costs for the corridor.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Union Railway Board has revived three railway line projects in Tamil Nadu that had remained stalled for nearly a decade. The projects include the Tindivanam Gingee Tiruvannamalai line, the Attipattu Puttur line, and the Chennai Cuddalore corridor via Mahabalipuram. The decision follows concerns raised about delays in railway infrastructure development and reduced spending on new rail lines in the state. Earlier, funds allocated for some of these projects were returned after they were placed in abeyance. Officials indicated that restarting the projects could improve regional connectivity once land acquisition, approvals, and funding processes move ahead.Read more

10 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced stricter rules to assess contractors working on national highway projects, aiming to reduce serious construction failures and improve accountability. The revised framework clearly defines what will be treated as a catastrophic failure, including bridge collapses, tunnel incidents, and major pavement damage. Such failures can lead to a deduction of up to 30 marks in contractor performance ratings, which may affect their chances of securing future highway contracts. The move comes amid growing concerns over construction quality and safety in large road infrastructure projects across India.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

10 Mar 2026

Residents and environmental groups in Mumbai recently held a citizen march in Kandivli to draw attention to concerns about mangroves that could be affected by the proposed northern extension of the coastal road project. The demonstration focused on the environmental impact of the planned Versova-Bhayander corridor, where thousands of mangrove trees fall within the project's influence zone. Activists stressed that these ecosystems play a key role in protecting the city from flooding and coastal erosion. The march brought together local citizens and conservation groups to highlight ecological concerns while the large infrastructure project continues to move forward.Read more

10 Mar 2026

Ramky Infrastructure Limited has secured an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract worth INR 1,401.84 crore for infrastructure development at the Dighi Port Industrial Area (DPIA) in Maharashtra. The project has been awarded by Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL), a special purpose vehicle jointly backed by the Government of India and the Maharashtra government. The contract covers Phase 1 development of Parcel B of DPIA under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The scope of work includes the development of roads, stormwater drainage systems, water treatment and distribution, sewerage networks, recycled water supply, power distribution and ICT utility ducts. The project is to be completed within 930 days, followed by a four-year operations and maintenance period, aimed at strengthening industrial infrastructure in the Raigad district.Read more