27 Feb 2026

The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has opened a Maritime Heritage Museum in Tuticorin to showcase the city's long history as a trade hub, dating back to 123 AD. The museum highlights trade links, the evolution of shipping, and the legacy of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar, who opposed British shipping and established the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company. Tuticorin has historically traded pearls and spices with Rome, China, and Southeast Asia. Today, it handles a variety of cargo, with recent growth in container and overall cargo volumes, and forms part of INR 1,500 crore development projects in the region.Read more

27 Feb 2026

Vikram Solar has secured a 378.75 MW solar module supply order from INGEL, a joint venture of Indian Oil and NTPC Green Energy, for a 600 MW solar project in Kutch, Gujarat. The order includes advanced N-TOPCon modules, known for high energy yield and reliability in utility-scale projects, with delivery expected to start in FY26. This engagement marks Vikram Solar's first large-scale collaboration with INGEL in Gujarat and reinforces the company's standing in India's strategic renewable energy market, which continues to benefit from supportive policies and strong infrastructure.Read more

Ahmedabad News Desk

27 Feb 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved a 3.33-kilometre extension of the North-South corridor of the Gujarat Metro that will connect GIFT City with Shahpur in Ahmedabad at an estimated cost of INR 1,067.35 crore. The decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 February and marks a key expansion of the state's urban transport infrastructure. The elevated corridor will feature three new metro stations and is scheduled for completion in about four years. Government projections indicate daily ridership will reach around 23,700 passengers by 2029, rising to nearly 58,000 by 2041. The project, to be implemented by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC), is expected to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad's core city, the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and its surrounding commercial and educational hubs, while generating employment during construction and operations.Read more

27 Feb 2026

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has completed a complex tunnelling stretch beneath an active railway line, a busy flyover and an operational metro corridor as part of the Janakpuri West& RK Ashram Metro corridor under Phase IV. The 203-metre section near Sadar Bazar was executed 15 metres below ground without stopping railway, metro or road traffic. The work took 117 days due to technical complexity and multiple approvals. The stretch forms part of the 11.4 km underground package that includes six new stations in central Delhi.Read more

27 Feb 2026

RailTel Corporation of India, along with Ashoka Buildcon, has secured a Letter of Intent from the Maharashtra Government for the modernisation of the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps offices. The five-year contract is valued at approximately INR 1136.18 crore, based on a per-page scanning rate and past document volumes. The consortium will function as a Managed Service Provider, handling digitisation and IT system upgrades across the state. The project is expected to streamline registration processes and strengthen digital record management.Read more

27 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra government has provided INR 4,897.19 crore for metro and road projects in the Kalyan -Badlapur corridor through the recent MMRDA budget. The allocation focuses on expanding Metro Lines 5, 5A, 12 and 14, along with major road works including the Kalyan Ring Road and Airoli-Katai Freeway Phase 3. The move aims to ease pressure on the heavily crowded suburban railway network connecting Badlapur, Ambernath, Kalyan, Dombivli and Thane with Mumbai, while improving overall connectivity in the fast-growing eastern belt of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more

26 Feb 2026

The Centre has allowed resident welfare associations (RWAs), developers and private entities to propose and implement civic infrastructure projects under the INR 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund. The scheme shifts part of the responsibility from financially stressed urban local bodies to citizen groups and private stakeholders. The Centre will provide around INR 20,000 crore annually for five years, with states matching the contribution and the remaining funds raised through loans, bonds and private investment. Projects will focus on redevelopment, growth hubs and water and sanitation infrastructure.Read more

Chennai News Desk

26 Feb 2026

The new suburban railway station at Kilambakkam and the 275-metre elevated skywalk connecting it to the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) are expected to open in March. Authorities have completed most structural work and are now addressing minor corrections on a segment crossing GST Road. The final link to the railway's island platform is being coordinated with Indian Railways and CUMTA. Once operational, the integrated facility will provide seamless bus-rail connectivity, resolving access challenges faced by commuters since the bus terminus became functional.Read more

26 Feb 2026

Noida International Airport has partnered with Mann Fleet Partners Limited to manage and operate ground transportation services as it moves closer to becoming operational. The agreement covers rental car services, premium kerbside pick-up and drop-off facilities, and bus shuttle operations within the airport and to key nearby locations such as Pari Chowk, Botanical Garden and Greater Noida West. The initiative aims to ensure seamless passenger access before long-term metro and rapid rail links become operational, strengthening the airport's broader multimodal connectivity plan.Read more

26 Feb 2026

Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has launched and laid the foundation for projects worth around INR 1,500 crore at V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu. The initiatives focus on upgrading port infrastructure, deploying clean energy systems, adopting advanced digital technologies and strengthening security. Inaugurated projects include road connectivity works, a maritime heritage museum, a digital twin platform for AI-driven operations, and an anti-drone security system. Foundation stones were laid for renewable energy and green fuel projects, rail infrastructure, shipbuilding equipment manufacturing and the government's green tug initiative. The investments are expected to reduce logistics costs, support industrial growth across southern Tamil Nadu, improve regional and international maritime connectivity, and enhance the port's competitiveness as a transshipment hub.Read more