MEGA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
DMRC, RVNL sign MoU work as service provider for projects in India, abroad DMRC and RVNL signed an MoU, signed by PK Garg and Rajesh Prasad, for metro systems, railways, highways, bridges, and tunnels projects in India and abroad. This collaboration aims to leverage expertise in design, construction, consultancy, railway e...
04 Jul, 2024, 07.39 PM ISTHighway contracts stuck for a right scheme NHAI struggles to meet expressway construction targets amid investment constraints in India's road infrastructure development.
03 Jul, 2024, 11.19 PM ISTInfra cos step up hiring betting on govt focus on sector India's infrastructure sector is hiring millions in unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labor segments, with expectations that the new government will continue investing in infrastructure development, including highways, roads, and airports. An est...
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JSW Infrastructure to re-evaluate strategy for Tajpur port project 'if it comes for re-bidding': Official JSW Infrastructure Ltd remains interested in the Tajpur deep sea port project in West Bengal, open to reassessing strategies if the project is re-bid, following Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd winning the last tender. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's announ...
30 Jun, 2024, 05.50 PM ISTNoida Airport faces six-month delay, likely to be completed by next year The Noida International Airport (NIA) completion has been delayed until at least April 2025, primarily due to slow progress on the terminal building, which faces a shortage of special-grade steel. Initially set to open earlier, this delay impacts th...
25 Jun, 2024, 01.58 PM ISTWhy deal sizes are shrinking for top Indian IT companies IT service providers are experiencing shrinking average deal sizes to as low as $25 million due to cost efficiencies, GenAI transformation, and shorter tenure projects amid uncertain macro-economic conditions. Despite an increase in large deal volum...
22 Jun, 2024, 11.56 AM ISTBudget 2024: India looks for infra push; may tap funds from UK, Saudi & Japan In the upcoming Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to prioritise infrastructure investment to boost demand for steel, cement, and create jobs. The Indian government eyes funding from the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Japan for specific proje...
21 Jun, 2024, 01.18 PM ISTCabinet approves Vadhavan Port project worth over Rs 76,000 crore in Maharashtra The Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the construction of a new deep draft port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra, costing Rs 76,200 crore. Upon completion, this port, valued at Rs 76,200 crore, will rank among the world's top 10 por...
20 Jun, 2024, 01.40 AM ISTInfrastructure, digitisation and spiritual tourism to drive realty in smaller towns: Colliers report The real estate sector in India is experiencing a transformation, with smaller towns becoming vital to the economy due to enhanced infrastructure, affordable property, skilled labor, and government support. Forecasts suggest the sector could reach $...
18 Jun, 2024, 11.47 AM ISTProposed Rs 72,000-cr 'Mega Infra Project' in Great Nicobar poses grave threat to tribals, should be reviewed: Congress The Congress has called for a halt to a proposed Rs 72,000-crore infrastructure project in Great Nicobar Island, citing grave threats to tribal communities and the ecosystem. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted concerns over forest land divers...
17 Jun, 2024, 05.21 PM ISTNitin Gadkari- a go-getter and man behind India's mega push to road infrastructure Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, known as the 'Highway Man of India', has been instrumental in the construction of national highways and new roads, serving as the Minister for Road Transport & Highways in the last two governments led by Narendra Mod...
09 Jun, 2024, 08.08 PM ISTPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chinese President Xi agree to upgrade CPEC The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan's Balochistan with China's Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI is seen as an attempt by China to further its influence abroad with i...
08 Jun, 2024, 11.47 AM ISTMumbai local trains: 63-hour mega block ends as Central Railway completes platform widening work at Thane station Passengers commuting from Thane station in Mumbai received significant relief as the Central Railway announced the completion of widening work for platforms 5 and 6 on Sunday. The Central Railway provided insights into the special block undertaken f...
02 Jun, 2024, 12.53 PM ISTHimachal's hydro project leaked in test phase too, experts demand moratorium on new projects A 25-megawatt Lambadug hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh has suffered leakage during its test phase, causing significant damage to property in Multhan village. The team found muddy water from the leaking penstock affected around 80 families ...
14 May, 2024, 02.48 PM ISTPeople+ai partners with 24 tech organisations to enable open cloud compute infra AMD, Oracle, and various technology providers collaborate to address the increasing compute requirements. The partnership aims to enhance the compute ecosystem in India through the creation of a network of providers for accessible and tailored compu...
07 May, 2024, 08.42 PM ISTLS polls: Over 60 environmental groups demand ban on mega infrastructure projects in Himalayas They called for a complete moratorium on all mega infrastructure projects, including those related to the railways, dams, hydro projects, tunneling, transmission lines and four-lane highways, along with a comprehensive multidisciplinary review of th...
30 Mar, 2024, 11.31 AM ISTShipping Ministry approves Rs 645 crores for 10 new waterways projects on Brahmaputra in Assam From the construction of slipways at strategic locations such as Maya Ghat in Dhubri district and Majuli district to the establishment of passenger terminals at Ghagor in North Lakhimpur district and Bahari in Barpeta district, each proposal is meti...
15 Mar, 2024, 07.49 PM ISTSavvy Group bags bid for a mega commercial project in GIFT City The project - spread over 2.8 million sq ft and entailing an investment of more than ₹1,200 crore - will also include an innovation and startup hub. The company has pipped three other bidders to bag the proposed project that surpasses all existing d...
26 Feb, 2024, 12.17 AM ISTCriticism of Great Nicobar mega project 'international conspiracy': NCST acting vice-chairperson Ananta Nayak, acting vice-chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, defends the mega construction project on Great Nicobar Island, dismissing criticism as an international conspiracy. Nayak emphasizes economic development, protect...
24 Feb, 2024, 08.34 PM ISTChar Dham project: Detailed geological study is needed before infra activity in Himalayas, says environmentalist Ravi Chopra The Silkyara tunnel is part of the Union government’s ambitious Char Dham Mahamarg Pariyojana. It is a highway widening project for almost 900 km in Uttarakhand to provide all-weather connectivity to the Hindu pilgrimage sites of Gangotri, Yamunotri...
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