02 Aug 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive in Belapur under the supervision of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde and other senior officials. Despite prior notices issued under MRTP Act Section 54, the concerned individuals failed to remove their unauthorised constructions. The encroachment department proceeded with removal operations involving municipal staff, police personnel, and demolition tools including hammers and gas cutters. The civic body has warned that further intensified actions will follow against unauthorised developments in the city.Read more

02 Aug 2025

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a major power utility in North Delhi, has formalised a partnership with Magna Yuma Private Limited to establish battery swapping stations for electric vehicles. Under the signed agreement, Tata Power-DDL will provide space at its substations, while Magna Yuma will manage the design, installation, and maintenance of the infrastructure. This alliance aims to boost the electric mobility ecosystem, particularly benefiting commercial two-wheeler users and gig workers. The collaboration aligns with broader sustainability goals and initiatives to promote clean transportation and reduce power theft.Read more

02 Aug 2025

Most road construction projects in India are ignoring basic work zone safety norms, leading to a rise in fatal crashes, warns the India Chapter of the International Road Federation (IRF-IC). President Akhilesh Srivastava highlighted the absence of warning signs, reflective tapes, barricades, flagmen, and proper lighting at many sites, citing a deadly crash on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway as a recent example. The IRF-IC has urged the NHAI, state PWDs, and contractors to enforce mandatory compliance with Indian Road Congress (IRC) guidelines, specifically IRC:SP:55-2014. These norms provide essential standards for work zone traffic management and aim to reduce preventable accidents.Read more

02 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court recently ruled in favor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), dismissing two petitions that challenged modified tender conditions for solid waste collection and transportation. Petitioners had sought a fresh tender with older criteria, arguing that the new seven-year experience requirement was impossible for Mumbai contractors to meet. The court, however, affirmed that the civic body is best placed to define its tender requirements and that the court cannot overrule its judgment. This decision allows BMC to proceed with its waste management tender, ensuring essential services continue without interruption.Read more

02 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court today directed the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) to demolish a ground-plus-six-storey illegal building in Govindwadi, Ayare village, Kalyan, within two months. This order follows a complaint filed by a local resident last year, stating that the building, named Siyam Villa, was constructed without any planning permissions. The court emphasized that such unauthorized constructions cannot be regularized and must be demolished. This ruling highlights the court's firm stance against illegal building activities and its expectation that civic bodies enforce demolition notices swiftly, ensuring adherence to urban planning laws.Read more

02 Aug 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has scrapped its proposal to convert a portion of the cycling track near Priyadarshani Garden in Sion, Mumbai, into a parking lot. This decision follows a detailed inspection that revealed a large water pipeline running underneath the track, making it unsuitable for parking. The track was originally built for cyclists but has remained largely unused. The civic body's reversal comes amidst a push for green spaces and sustainable transport in Mumbai, ensuring the area's original purpose is preserved, even as the search for suitable parking solutions continues across the city.Read more

02 Aug 2025

The Centre has approved the extension of Noida Metro's Aqua Line to Boraki, a 2.6-kilometer elevated stretch costing INR 416 crore. This extension, expected to be completed within three years, aims to connect the Aqua Line to a proposed multi-modal transport hub at Boraki, integrating rail, bus, and rapid rail services. This development is a key part of a broader strategy to ease road traffic congestion and improve connectivity to the upcoming Noida International Airport from Noida and Delhi. The project, funded by shared contributions from the Centre, Uttar Pradesh government, and a loan, is projected to serve a daily ridership of 60,000 by 2031.Read more

01 Aug 2025

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has initiated strict action against individuals and contractors involved in the illegal dumping of construction debris into the city's water bodies. Responding to complaints from residents and environmental activists, the civic body has started issuing notices and warnings to violators. Measures include penalties and direct inspections by senior officials to prevent further environmental damage. The move aims to restore the ecological balance of affected lakes and ponds while holding accountable those contributing to their degradation.Read more

01 Aug 2025

The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) has initiated the e-tendering process for Phase 1 of the Vijayawada Metro project, marking a major step towards bolstering urban connectivity in the region. This phase, spanning 38.4 km, will feature elevated corridors with 28 stations across two key corridors. The project will be executed on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) basis and incorporates plans for intermodal integration with existing transport modes.Read more

01 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court recently granted in-principle clearance to cut 95 trees in Film City for Mumbai's Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) tunnel project. This east-west connectivity initiative, crucial for easing Mumbai traffic, received the nod with a key condition: no trees are to be cut without court approval of a compensatory afforestation plan. The Court also requested a report from experts who approved the project's alignment, questioning whether alternative solutions were considered. While emphasizing environmental protection, the bench stressed the need for sustainable development and essential infrastructure, citing the positive impact of existing projects like the Coastal Road and Atal Setu on Mumbai's traffic.Read more

01 Aug 2025

Jakson Green, a green energy transition platform, has signed its first wind Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for a 100 megawatt (MW) project in Gujarat. The 25-year agreement, secured through its subsidiary JGRJ Three Solar Private Ltd, sets a tariff of INR 3.59 per unit. This project is expected to generate over 300 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually, offsetting approximately 250,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. This marks Jakson Green's entry into utility-scale wind energy, diversifying its portfolio and aiming to accelerate India's transition to a sustainable energy future by tapping into the nation's vast wind energy potential.Read more

01 Aug 2025

Juniper Green Energy has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for a 100 megawatt (MW) wind power project in Gujarat. The agreement, executed through its subsidiary Juniper Green Bess Two Pvt Ltd, was finalized on July 18. This project is scheduled to begin supplying power from July 2027. With an additional 50 MW Letter of Intent (LoI) also recently received from GUVNL, Juniper Green Energy is strengthening its presence in Gujarat's renewable energy sector, aligning with India's sustainable energy future.Read more

31 Jul 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) recently undertook a demolition drive in the Koparkhairane area after repeated notices to the concerned party were disregarded. The action was carried out under the guidance of senior officials, including the municipal commissioner, following non-compliance with a prior notice issued under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. The unauthorised structure was razed for the third time, with a fully-equipped civic team and police presence ensuring smooth execution.Read more

31 Jul 2025

Avaada Group has entered into a partnership with the Bihar government to develop renewable energy infrastructure totalling 1 GW capacity across the state, with an investment of approximately INR 5,000 crore. The initiative includes the installation of ground-mounted, floating, and community solar power systems, as well as battery energy storage systems. The agreement is expected to generate 500 direct employment opportunities. It was signed between the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency and Avaada Energy CEO Kishor Nair, in the presence of key state ministers.Read more

31 Jul 2025

Five prominent gardens in Mumbai, including Shivaji Park and Kamala Nehru Park, have reportedly failed a recent disability access audit conducted by a non-profit organisation. The audit, which assessed features like ramps, accessible toilets, and tactile paths, found significant shortcomings, highlighting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) failure to make public spaces inclusive for persons with disabilities. Despite past directives and ongoing efforts for accessibility, many gardens remain challenging for wheelchair users. The BMC has acknowledged the findings and committed to implementing necessary upgrades, aiming to ensure all public gardens meet universal accessibility standards.Read more

31 Jul 2025

Parliament was informed that 489 road projects originally due by March 2025 are facing delays due to land acquisition, forest clearances, and railway approvals. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated the government is coordinating with state authorities to address these issues. Many projects have also seen cost overruns caused by higher land compensation, GST, public-demanded infrastructure additions, and design changes to meet railway standards. In cases of prolonged delays, contracts may be terminated and re-awarded. Gadkari also confirmed national highways are built per Indian Road Congress (IRC) standards, with design speeds of up to 120 km/h for expressways and 100 km/h for highways.Read more

31 Jul 2025

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) plans to introduce stricter rules to combat illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Soon, building owners in Hyderabad will need to submit a C&D waste disposal certificate to get occupancy certificates (OCs). This move aims to reduce illegal dumping on roads and in water bodies, which is a major environmental issue. The proposed rules will require property owners to use approved C&D waste collection agencies and keep disposal records. Penalties for improper disposal will also increase, ensuring proper waste management in the city and impacting those who do not comply with the new norms.Read more

31 Jul 2025

Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd has bagged an INR 1,349.11 crore order from Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) to supply 24,080 AL-59 high-performance conductors. The order is set to be fulfilled by June 2028, as disclosed in a regulatory exchange filing. This significant deal reinforces Diamond Power's stronghold in India's transmission infrastructure sector. Known as the country's largest single-location manufacturer of power cables and conductors, the company continues to attract large-scale contracts, reflecting its operational scale and sectoral importance.Read more

31 Jul 2025

Aaiji Group has secured regulatory approval from the Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) for a residential plotting project in the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR). The approval, valid until 2029, allows Aaiji Infraspace to develop residential plots across a 10,809 sq metre land parcel. The project is expected to benefit from large-scale infrastructure developments in Dholera, including the upcoming international cargo airport and the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway. Dholera SIR has already attracted significant corporate interest, including Tata Electronics' INR 91,000 crore semiconductor unit.Read more

31 Jul 2025

The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has launched an awareness campaign for its new Building Construction and Development Bylaws-2025 and Model Zoning Regulation-2025. The initiative aims to simplify construction processes, promote green buildings, and encourage vertical growth within the city. Through workshops and events, VDA is educating builders and property owners about key provisions, including simplified registration, set time limits for NOCs, and increased Floor Area Ratio.Read more