19 Jan 2026

The Ministry of Civil Aviation reviewed the ongoing Phase II expansion of Chennai International Airport's T2 terminal, urging officials to address delays and ensure timely completion. The New Integrated Terminal Building, covering 86,135 sqm, aims to increase passenger handling capacity to 35 million annually and enhance passenger movement and accessibility. Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha instructed the Airports Authority of India (AAI), contractor L&T, and the project management team to meet immediately and resolve pending issues. The expansion builds on earlier upgrades, supporting growing domestic and international traffic in the region.Read more

18 Jan 2026

The Tambaram railway station in Chennai is poised for an ambitious INR 890-crore redevelopment aimed at transforming it into a modern transit hub capable of handling significantly higher passenger volumes and enhanced services. The Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA) is preparing to float tenders under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with project completion expected within three years. Key aspects of the revamp include increasing the station's peak-hour handling capacity from around 13,500 to 28,750 passengers, adding three new platforms, expanding tracks from 12 to 16, and constructing a direct-access platform from the east entrance to reduce reliance on foot overbridges. Additional improvements will include a new concourse, more foot overbridges, and upgraded station facades that align with broader modernization efforts in the Southern Railway zone.Read more

18 Jan 2026

Southern Railway is set to revamp the retiring rooms and dormitories at MGR Chennai Central station with a star-hotel-style makeover aimed at offering passengers a more comfortable short-stay experience. The station's existing facilities including nine air-conditioned rooms, a 23-bed male dormitory and a five-bed female dormitory at the concourse level will be modernised, and unused space will be developed to enhance premium stay options. The project will be executed under a renovate, operate, maintain, and transfer (ROMT) model, with management outsourced to a hospitality-experienced agency through an open tender. The upgraded facilities are intended to meet contemporary comfort standards for travellers arriving early, departing late, or in transit, while retaining convenient access to commercial amenities and platforms.Read more

18 Jan 2026

The Noida International Airport at Jewar is being developed as India's first net-zero airport with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Campus certification. Designed to minimize energy, water, and waste consumption, it features an 83-acre solar farm generating over 51,900 megawatt-hours, fully electric airside operations, and EV charging in 20% of parking areas. Sustainable water use includes rainwater harvesting ponds, while waste is managed through segregation, recycling, and scientific treatment. A monthly environmental monitoring plan will track air, water, soil, and sewage quality, making the airport a benchmark in sustainable aviation infrastructure.Read more

18 Jan 2026

Four significant sewage treatment plants under Namami Gange Phase II have become operational in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening wastewater management in cities along the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Two plants in Agra, one in Varanasi and one in Unnao's Shuklagunj collectively serve over 46 lakh residents. The Agra plants cost INR 842 crore, Varanasi's 308 crore and Unnao's 65 crore. These STPs form part of ongoing efforts to expand sewerage infrastructure, reduce untreated sewage discharge into rivers, and improve sanitation and public health outcomes in urban areas.Read more

18 Jan 2026

The Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB) has proposed a coastal passenger ferry service connecting Mangaluru to Maravanthe in Udupi district, covering around 110 km along the Arabian Sea coast. The plan includes jetties at Old Mangaluru Port, Hejmadi, Malpe, Kota, and Maravanthe, aiming to reduce congestion on NH66 and support regional tourism. With an estimated investment of INR 37.8 crore and a 20 year concession period, the initiative is expected to provide reliable transport for commuters and tourists while complementing Mangaluru's upcoming water metro project and broader coastal development plans.Read more

17 Jan 2026

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru is preparing for significant international expansion in 2026 following strong performance in 2025. Passenger traffic reached 43.82 million, up from 40.73 million in 2024, while international departures rose from 38 to 51 daily flights, a 28.7 percent increase. The airport added five domestic and five international routes, expanded airline services, and saw cargo volumes grow 5 percent to 520,985 metric tonnes. New cargo terminals and logistics facilities support trade in perishables, pharmaceuticals, electronics, auto parts, and e-commerce. The expansion aims to strengthen Bengaluru's position as a global aviation hub.Read more

17 Jan 2026

Uttar Pradesh has transformed its governance and infrastructure landscape through PRAGATI, a technology-driven platform that integrates stakeholders, provides real-time monitoring, and ensures timely project execution. Since its inception, the platform has strengthened the Team India approach, improved Centre-state coordination, and shifted governance from file-based to results-oriented management. Under PRAGATI, national projects worth over INR 86 lakh crore and 65 major projects in Uttar Pradesh have been closely tracked, with high resolution rates for inter-agency issues. The platform has enabled faster completion of expressways, rail networks, metro lines, air connectivity, inland waterways, and other key infrastructure initiatives.Read more

17 Jan 2026

The Trichy municipal administration has begun foundation work for a new satellite bus terminus at Thiruverumbur to ease congestion on the Trichy Thanjavur National Highway and improve city connectivity. Spread over one acre, the facility will initially serve city buses and later accommodate mofussil services. It will have organised bus bays, 16 commercial outlets, and a paved area of around 2,430 square metres. The project, funded with INR 6.2 crore, aims to serve five newly added city wards and neighbouring panchayats, strengthening regional transit infrastructure by mid 2027.Read more

17 Jan 2026

Since the Bairabi Sairang railway line began operations last September, more than 22,500 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) have been issued at Mizoram's Sairang station. The permits, required for Indian citizens and non-indigenous visitors entering protected areas, were mostly granted to tourists, traders, migrant workers, and professionals. Daily, around 400 permits are processed as two passenger trains arrive at the station. Most visitors come from Assam, Delhi, West Bengal, and southern states. The surge in permits reflects growing use of the new rail link and administrative efforts to manage mobility while maintaining regulatory compliance.Read more