01 Mar 2026

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model concession agreement to create a more balanced risk-sharing structure between the government and private contractors. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that BOT projects worth over INR 2 lakh crore will now operate under updated terms, including a 10-15 year defect liability period and a profit-sharing system linked to traffic data. The government is also investing INR 40,000 crore to address 350 landslide-prone highway locations and improve safety, while working on toll reforms and stronger coordination with states.Read more

Patna News Desk

01 Mar 2026

Patna will soon have Bihar's largest sewage treatment plant with a capacity of 400 million litres per day (MLD) to reduce untreated discharge into the Ganga. The project follows directions issued during a recent Namami Gange review meeting in Delhi. The Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (Buidco) has begun site surveys between Danapur and Patna City. The plant will connect major drains across the city and may be built as one 400 MLD unit or two 200 MLD units. The move is part of Bihar's broader plan to expand sewage treatment capacity across Ganga towns.Read more

Delhi News Desk

01 Mar 2026

The full commissioning of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor strengthens regional rail infrastructure in the National Capital Region. By significantly reducing travel time and offering high-speed, high-frequency services, the system changes the way people commute between Delhi and nearby cities. Beyond passenger convenience, the corridor is likely to influence residential choices, commercial development and workforce mobility across western Uttar Pradesh. As additional RRTS corridors move forward, the Delhi Meerut stretch sets the operational benchmark for future regional rapid transit projects in India.Read more

Gurugram News Desk

01 Mar 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has approved new regulatory measures that introduce a two-stage verification system for construction and demolition (C&D) waste management, aimed at tightening oversight and curbing illegal disposal that contributes to pollution and roadside dumping. Under the system, builders and developers must account for anticipated waste at the planning stage and again before obtaining an occupancy certificate, submitting proof of disposal through authorised channels. Municipal bodies will be required to establish authorised waste drop-off points within every 5 km 5 km grid, and environmental compliance will be tracked using a digital system featuring GPS and geo-tagging. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) will enforce the requirements and impose penalties for violations. The measures reflect broader efforts to align city practices with national waste-management directives and stem mounting concerns about unregulated debris disposal and its impact on air quality and urban liveability.Read more

01 Mar 2026

The Union government has drawn up a plan to corporatise 11 of India's 12 major ports by December 2026 and prepare them for potential stock market listing by December 2027. At present, only Kamarajar Port operates as a company, while the rest function as authorities under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. The proposal is part of wider maritime sector reforms aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness. However, port labour unions have opposed the move, raising concerns related to job security, pension safeguards and national security implications.Read more

01 Mar 2026

Domicil, part of the HTL Group, has expanded its India presence with the launch of Domicil Sleep, a new vertical focused on premium mattresses and sleep accessories. The brand has simultaneously opened two Domicil Sleep experience stores in Bengaluru, located at LVS Mall on Airport Road and BTM Layout 2nd Stage. The move marks Domicil's entry into India's organised premium sleep and wellness segment, with an emphasis on ergonomics, material quality and in-store experiential retail. The mattress range comprises 12 variants across five sizes, supported by complementary pillows, and is positioned as part of a broader lifestyle offering rather than a standalone product category. The Bengaluru launches form the starting point of the brand's India expansion strategy in the sleep segment.Read more

Delhi News Desk

28 Feb 2026

The Delhi government has started implementing the Centre's Rah-Veer scheme to encourage citizens to help road accident victims during the golden hour. Under the scheme, individuals who ensure that a seriously injured person reaches a hospital in time will receive INR 25,000 and a certificate of appreciation. The initiative builds on existing Good Samaritan protections under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. District-level committees will verify cases, and rewards will be transferred directly to bank accounts through a structured process.Read more

28 Feb 2026

Work on the Chilavannoor Bund Road bridge in Kochi has resumed after months of delay, with authorities now targeting completion by May 2026. The arrival of the 90-metre central steel span, the longest for any road bridge in the city, has enabled construction to move forward. The project, awarded to Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society and funded by KIIFB, faced setbacks due to protests, legal hurdles and fabrication delays. Once completed, the bridge is expected to ease congestion on Sahodaran Ayyappan Road and reduce pressure on the Vyttila junction.Read more

28 Feb 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned INR 9 crore for the installation of 1,338 high-resolution CCTV cameras at 297 key traffic junctions across 57 districts that are not covered under existing smart city projects or the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS). The approval, issued by the state home department earlier this month, is aimed at strengthening traffic monitoring, enforcement and road safety in smaller cities and district headquarters. Under the plan, 150 major intersections will be equipped with five cameras each, while 147 T-junctions will receive four cameras per location. The project includes supporting infrastructure such as network video recorders, uninterrupted power supply systems, poles, junction boxes and high-speed internet connectivity. Installation is scheduled for completion by 31 March, enabling wider digital traffic oversight across the state.Read more

28 Feb 2026

Night-time traffic on the Noida-Delhi Direct Flyway will remain affected as resurfacing work continues on the Noida-to-Delhi carriageway. Vehicles heading towards Delhi are being diverted between late night and early morning hours to facilitate repairs. The work, undertaken by Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited, is part of the second phase of maintenance that was earlier delayed due to winter and pollution-related restrictions. Authorities have advised commuters, especially airport-bound travellers, to factor in additional travel time until March 18.Read more