18 Aug 2025

Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group unveiled a green hydrogen facility in Gorakhpur earlier this week, marking Uttar Pradesh's first and India's second such project. The plant, developed jointly by Torrent Power and Torrent Gas, produces 72 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, which is blended at up to 2 percent with natural gas and distributed via existing pipelines to homes, CNG stations, and industries. The state government, backed by its Green Hydrogen Policy, aims to reach a production target of 1 million tonnes per year. This initiative embeds clean energy into daily life, supporting national net-zero ambitions and fostering a low-carbon economy.Read more

18 Aug 2025

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) recently organised tricolour rallies in Rabale and Belapur under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga - Har Ghar Swachhta' campaign, guided by Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde. The events saw enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, parents, and civic officials. Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik attended as a special guest at Rabale, addressing students on patriotism, while the Belapur rally featured students exploring an exhibition on the journey of the national flag.Read more

18 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) earlier this week, with a combined investment of nearly INR 11,000 crore. The projects, aimed at decongesting Delhi and improving regional connectivity, are expected to reduce travel time for commuters from Gurugram, Bahadurgarh, Sonipat, and Rohtak to IGI Airport. Authorities indicated that the new infrastructure would enhance multi-modal integration, industrial connectivity, and goods movement across the NCR.Read more

18 Aug 2025

In a move to strengthen public infrastructure safety, Bihar's Road Construction Department has joined hands with IIT Delhi to launch a six-month advanced certification programme for its engineers. The initiative, which is part of the newly approved Bihar State Bridge Management & Maintenance Policy, 2025, aims to equip engineers with AI-powered bridge management and real-time monitoring expertise. The policy, described as India's first state-level bridge upkeep framework, also mandates drone-based assessments and transparency through a digital bridge management portal.Read more

18 Aug 2025

Nabha Power Limited's Rajpura thermal power plant has been named the country's best-performing supercritical coal-based thermal power plant for emission intensity. A report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) evaluated all such plants in India and identified the Rajpura plant, a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, as a top performer in its category. The plant achieved an emission factor of 0.84 tonne/MWh, which is better than the national average, highlighting its efforts in clean energy transition.Read more

17 Aug 2025

The redevelopment of Thane and Kalyan railway stations has been postponed by the Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA). The delay is to avoid an operational logjam, as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) revamp, a project worth INR 2,450 crore, is only 15% complete and is facing early engineering hurdles. The RLDA has stated that it will not take up the Thane and Kalyan projects until the CSMT overhaul reaches a 50-60% completion milestone, which is expected only by next year, to avoid causing major disruption to train services and passenger schedules.Read more

16 Aug 2025

The Western Railway has proposed demolishing and rebuilding the Field Marshal General Cariappa Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Borivali, in service since 1993 and nearing the end of its life. However, the BMC has asked for a three- to four-year delay, warning that removing the only flyover linking Borivali East and West would worsen traffic amid ongoing projects. The civic body has requested a structural audit and repairs to extend its lifespan. Existing congestion is already heightened by the delayed Kora Kendra Phase II flyover, stalled by slum clearance issues, and the Thane-Borivli twin tunnel project currently under construction in Borivali East.Read more

16 Aug 2025

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), operator of the city's underground Aqua Line (Metro Line 3), plans to introduce promotional offers and discounts to increase its ridership. The corporation will appoint an agency to handle these activities by the end of 2025, a few months after the full 33.5 km line is operational.This move is designed to boost passenger numbers and help achieve the projected daily ridership of 1.4 million, as the current usage on newly opened sections is below capacity.Read more

16 Aug 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is set to clear a subsidy backlog of over INR 200 crore for waste-to-energy projects under the National Bioenergy Programme. This was announced after a guideline requiring plants to show 80% efficiency for three consecutive months was relaxed in June. An official said this norm was impractical, as plants often operated at lower capacity without assured off-take. The new rule allows subsidy release based on a one-day demonstration of capacity, and the backlog is expected to be cleared in a few months following post-monsoon inspections.Read more

15 Aug 2025

Indumati Palace, a 145-year-old heritage building in Vadodara is being repurposed into a unique residential-commercial complex led by Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad in collaboration with Johnson Real Estate. Six 12-storey upscale apartment towers will surround the restored palace, which will serve as an exclusive clubhouse for the community. Retail space is planned in the palace's former front yard. The initiative was introduced around the recent Ganesh festivities, with delivery expected in about three years. Pratapsinhrao also aims to revive the palace's traditional Ganesh celebrations and continue spending more time in Vadodara by working from this new development.Read more