Infrastructure News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Tripura CM discusses creation of job opportunities for state's youth with PM Modi
New Delhi/Agartala, Feb 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and discussed creating job opportunities for the youths of the state.
North Frontier Railway carries out large-scale eviction drive to remove unauthorized encroachments
Guwahati, February 15: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been actively conducting eviction drives to remove unauthorized encroachments on railway land across its jurisdiction, a press statement said.
PM Modi meets Tripura CM Manik Saha, discusses state development and invites him for temple inauguration
New Delhi, February 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss key developmental projects for the state and extend an invitation for the inauguration of the newly redeveloped Mata Tripureswari Temple at Matabari.
DPIIT reviews mega infrastructure projects of Gujarat and Rajasthan
New Delhi, February 15: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reviewed key issues affecting mega infrastructure projects in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a release on Saturday.
Bank of India raises Rs 2,690 crore via infra bonds at 7.5 pc interest rate
Mumbai, Feb 15: Bank of India (BoI) on Saturday said that it has successfully raised Rs 2,690 crore through 10-year infrastructure bonds at an interest rate of 7.50 per cent.
DPIIT Secretary reviews massive infra projects in Gujarat, Rajasthan
New Delhi, Feb 15: Amardeep Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review key issues affecting mega infrastructure projects in the state of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
CM to inaugurate 'Rudra Sagar Setu', other projects in MP's Ujjain
Bhopal, Feb 15: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate 'Rudra Sagar Setu' in Madhya Pradesh's religious city Ujjain on Saturday.
Nitish Kumar inaugurates key projects in Buxar during Pragati Yatra
Patna, Feb 15: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reached Buxar on Saturday as part of his Pragati Yatra and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several developmental projects worth crores.
Bagdogra airport's new terminal to be completed by March 2027: Airport Director Mohammad Arif
Darjeeling, February 15: Airport Authority of India's (AAI) Airport Director Mohammad Arif confirmed the construction of a new terminal building of the Bagdogra airport by March 2027.
Tripura's long awaited International Cricket stadium nears completion
Agartala, February 15: Tripura, a state with a rich cricketing history that dates back to the early 1970s, is now on the verge of completing its long-awaited international standard cricket stadium.
Bihar govt to review rehabilitation policy for Ganga Bridge project displaced families
New Delhi, Feb 15: The Bihar Road Construction Department has formulated a rehabilitation policy for those displaced by the Ganga Bridge Project in Patna and Vaishali districts.
Omar Abdullah asks doctors to move beyond urban centres to serve rural areas
Jammu, Feb 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday that the need of the hour is that doctors also choose to serve beyond urban centres to improve healthcare in the rural areas.
Odisha govt signs MoU with EESL to enhance energy security
Bhubaneswar, Feb 14: The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Odisha to collaborate on the exchange of ideas, technologies, and information for the implementation of large-scale energy efficiency measures.
Uttarakhand govt sucessfully organises National Games in 9 cities of state
Dehradun, February 14: Uttarakhand government under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami showed its capability by conducting the 18-day National Games at nine places within the state. The state also improved its ranking in the medal tally, according to a official statement.
Milestone: Delhi LG lauds MoU between DDA, Andaman and Nicobar islands
New Delhi, February 14: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena praised the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for extending its work beyond the capital for the first time by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development projects in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
National Games: Meghalaya handed over IOA flag as host of 39th edition
Dehradun, Feb 14: Meghalaya officially took over the mantle as host of the next edition to be held in 2027, taking possession of the flag of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games Uttarakhand here on Friday.
Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath inaugurate two 4-Lane flyovers in Lucknow at Rs 440 crore
Lucknow, February 14: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated two newly constructed four-lane flyovers in Lucknow, built at a cost of Rs 440 crore.
Airports Authority of India organizes workshop on major infra projects at its airports
New Delhi, February 14: A two-day workshop on major infrastructure projects at AAI airports, is being organised by Airports Authority of India from Friday here in the national capital.
Himachal Govt created 42,000 jobs over 2 years: Minister Vikramaditya Singh
Shimla, February 14: The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh government, Vikramaditya Singh, said that the state government had provided 42000 jobs during the two years in the State and it includes over 20000 jobs in the government sector.
Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari inaugurate 114 infrastructure projects in Lucknow amid Mahakumbh
Lucknow, February 14: Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 114 infrastructural projects here in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Deputy CMs Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya were also present during the inauguration.
Gujarat Engineering Research Institute conducts 6.14 lakh tests, generating Rs 184 crores in revenue
Gandhinagar, February 14: Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat Engineering Research Institute (GERI) in Vadodara has played a key role in strengthening the construction sector of the state.
GERI conducted over 6.14 lakh tests in four years generating Rs 184 crore: Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya
Vadodara, Feb 14: Gujarat Engineering Research Institute (GERI) in Vadodara has conducted approximately 6.14 lakh sample tests over the past four years, generating a substantial revenue of around Rs 184 crore for the state government, Water Resources and Water Supply Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said on Friday.
India Energy Week 2025: Petronet LNG expands infrastructure to strengthen India's energy security
New Delhi, February 14: Petronet LNG Limited is actively importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet India's growing energy demands, the company's managing director and CEO Akshay Kumar Singh said.
E-commerce surge fuels warehousing boom in Tier II-III cities: JLL
New Delhi, February 14: India's e-commerce surge is reshaping the country's warehousing landscape, with Tier II and III cities emerging as key hubs, according to a report by global real estate consultancy JLL.
Under PM Modi, Indian road network has grown bigger than that of US: Gadkari
New Delhi, Feb 14: Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the road network in India has grown bigger than that of the US, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.
Experts at IEW 2025 stress policy coordination, strategic financial framework and state-centre synergy to unlock CGD's full potential
New Delhi, February 14: Stakeholders from India's City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector convened for a panel discussion on "Optimising India's Transformative City Gas Distribution Model to Deliver the Benefits of a Robust and Secure Gas-Based Economy," at India Energy Week 2025 to explore strategies to expand and optimise the CGD network.
Accelerating early adoption of EVs will require private investment in electric infrastructure: Industry experts at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 14: On the third day of India Energy Week 2025, industry leaders convened for a discussion on "Establishing Transformative, Integrated E-Mobility Ecosystems in Emerging Economies".
Survey for Bihar's Digha-Koilwar four-lane expressway to be completed next week
Patna, Feb 14: The Bihar government’s technical experts and consultants are set to conduct a survey and submit a report for the alignment of the Digha-Koilwar four-lane expressway next week, according to official sources.
PM Modi to announce over Rs 2,000 crore development projects in Bhagalpur: Bihar Minister
Patna, Feb 14: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar's Bhagalpur, the state's Urban Development Minister, Nitin Nabin, has claimed that the Prime Minister will unveil development projects worth more than Rs 2,000 crore for the region.
Bihar Cabinet sanctions Rs 17,266cr for rural roads, development projects
Patna, Feb 13: The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has approved 11,251 rural roads under the Rural Works Department, covering a total length of 19,867 km, during a Cabinet meeting here on Thursday.
Maha: Dy CM Ajit Pawar directs timely completion of projects to avoid costs escalation
Mumbai, Feb 13: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday directed all departments to maintain coordination and ensure timely completion of various development projects to avoid cost escalation.
Mega Dharavi redevelopment project completes over 50,000 door-to-door surveys
Mumbai, Feb 13: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) which aims to transform Asia's biggest slum into a modern urban hub, has completed a record of more than 50,000 door-to-door surveys.
Rajasthan CM approves Rs 24 cr for Krishi Upaj Mandi Samitis
Jaipur, Feb 13: To enhance facilities for farmers and traders, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has granted administrative and financial approval for development works worth over Rs 24 crore in various Krishi Upaj Mandi Samitis across the state.
Rajasthan: CM Bhajanlal Sharma approves over Rs 24 Crore for Infrastructure Development in Krishi Upaj Mandi Samitis
Jaipur, February 13: In order to develop more and more facilities in Krishi Upaj Mandi Samitis for farmers and traders, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has given administrative and financial approval for development works worth more than 24 crores rupees.
Vijender Gupta urges L-G to implement PM–ABHIM in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 13: Even before the swearing-in of the new BJP government in Delhi, the party's legislator and former Leader of Opposition in Assembly Vijender Gupta on Thursday wrote to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena seeking early implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission and using Rs 2,406 crore under the scheme to improve the city's health services.
Delhi Municipal Corporation's revenue collection at Rs 1,908 crore: MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar
New Delhi, February 13: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi received a revenue of Rs 1,908.06 crore till January 2025, for the financial year 2024-25, which is up by 11.3 pc from last financial year, but still falls short of the target of Rs 4,300 crore to be collected, said the Corporation's Commissioner according to a statement on Thursday.
Uttarakhand creates a home away from home for National Games athletes
Dehradun, February 13: Uttarakhand, the host of the 38th National Games, has left no stone unturned in extending warm hospitality to athletes, officials, and spectators from across the country. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, the state has combined world-class sports facilities with its signature warmth, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all participants.
MCD commissioner presents Rs 17,266 crore budget estimate for 2025-26
New Delhi, February 13: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Ashwini Kumar on Thursday presented an estimated budget of Rs 17,266 crore for the financial year 2025-26 during a special budget meeting, as per a press release.
India's largest LPG Cavern to be operational by April this year: HPCL
New Delhi, February 13: India's largest LPG Cavern is set to be operational by April, said an official on the sidelines of India Energy Week 2025. Amit Garg, Director, of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) told mediapersons that the largest LPG Cavern is being constructed at HPCL's LPG import facility at Mangalore. He added that the LPG Cavern is designed to store 80,000 Metric Tons of LPG and it stands as a feat of engineering brilliance.
TATA.ev to double the number of EV charge points to 400,000 by 2027
New Delhi, February 13: TATA.ev on Thursday announced to double the number of available charge points to 400,000 by 2027, as part of its commitment to make Electric Vehicles (EVs) more accessible and convenient, the company said in a release.