Advertisement
01 Jan 1970
Uttar Pradesh has operationalised the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, its seventh expressway, developed at an investment of INR 7,283 crore. This 91.35 km stretch links Gorakhpur to districts including Azamgarh and significantly strengthens the state's share in India�s expressway network, raising it from 38% to 42%. With over 1,200 km of access-controlled expressways now within its borders, UP leads nationally. The expressway was built partly on land acquired from 22,000 farmers and is projected to transform the socio-economic fabric of the Purvanchal region.Read more
01 Jan 1970
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced a strict penalty policy to address labour shortages and fast-track metro construction. Effective immediately, contractors will face fines of INR 1 lakh per day for workforce shortfalls between 25�50%, and INR 2 lakh per day if the deficit exceeds 50%, with no exceptions or prior notice. These penalties are in addition to existing fines for project delays and will be enforced across key metro corridors set to be commissioned by year-end, including Lines 2B, 4, 4A, and 9. MMRDA officials will conduct regular site audits and review consultant reports to monitor compliance, as the authority aims to curb persistent manpower issues that have historically hampered metro progress.Read more
Advertisement
01 Jan 1970
Uttar Pradesh has operationalised the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, its seventh expressway, developed at an investment of INR 7,283 crore. This 91.35 km stretch links Gorakhpur to districts including Azamgarh and significantly strengthens the state's share in India�s expressway network, raising it from 38% to 42%. With over 1,200 km of access-controlled expressways now within its borders, UP leads nationally. The expressway was built partly on land acquired from 22,000 farmers and is projected to transform the socio-economic fabric of the Purvanchal region.Read more
Advertisement
