NHAI
The work on the tunnel connecting Kapashera border to NH-8 is 80 percent complete. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has claimed that the tunnel between the Haryana border and IGI Airport Terminal 3 in Delhi, will cut down travel time massively, essentially bringing travel time down to as low as 20 minutes. The tunnel would also feature eight lanes in line with the Dwarka Expressway’s layout. Moreover, there will be two tunnels up till IGI Terminal 3, work in the second tunnel is 50 percent done and expected to be completed by the end of 2023. Both tunnels are part of the NHAI’s Dwarka Expressway project, the first one from the Haryana border will be the longest shallow depth tunnel project in the country at 3.6 km long and the second one closer to the airport will stretch 2.5 km long.
Mahindra Logistics unveils multi-client warehouse in Bhiwandi
Mahindra Logistics has unveiled state-of-the-art warehouse in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai. This facility spans an expansive 6.5 lakh square feet, allowing the company to provide flexible and scalable fulfilment and integrated distribution solutions.The new

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PM GatiShakti approves road and railways projects worth Rs 52,000-cr
As part of the PMGatiShakti initiative, a total of six big ticket infrastructure projects, covering roads and railways, requiring an investment of Rs 52,000 crore, have been approved. The NPG meeting has reviewed these project proposals. The first project proposal

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Green initiatives in construction will make the country carbon neutral by 2070: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said green initiatives in construction sector will make the country carbon neutral by 2070. Disposal of solid waste generated on daily basis is the major environmental challenge being faced

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Noida-Ghaziabad metro rail link back on track
The gap between the RapidX corridor in Ghaziabad, and the metro’s Blue and Red lines will finally be bridged with the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) deciding to revive the Noida Electronic City-Sahibabad metro line, a proposal that had been

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Railways inks Indo-Russian JV to make Vande Bharat Trains
The Indian Railways has signed a supply contract with the Indo-Russian joint venture (JV), Kinet Railway Solutions, for the production of Vande Bharat Trains. The deal involves the manufacturing of 120 Vande Bharat trains, along with maintenance services

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STPL to build Rs 2,092-cr highway project in Gujarat
Samakhiali Tollway Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle of IRB Infrastructure Developers, will execute the Samakhiyali-Santalpur highway project in Gujarat, with an investment of Rs 2,092 crore under the Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) model. STPL

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India to tie up with global patient funds for huge infra investment
Close on the heels of an agreement between UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge, the City of London Corporation and Niti Aayog, India is currently negotiating with Saudi Arabian and Australian authorities to seek active exposure of their sovereign wealth

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AMNS India unveils Rs 60,000-cr expansion in Hazira steel plant
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Govt targets Rs 60,000-cr for new home loans subsidy
The Union Government is planning to introduce a Rs 60,000 crore new home loan subsidy scheme for homebuyers. Under this scheme, an annual interest subsidy between 3 to 6.5% will be provided on loans up to Rs 9 lakh. The scheme is likely to benefit

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SMP-SPL seals multimodal transport route deal
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MMRDA awards Thane metro rail depot's contract
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RVNL wins Rs 811-cr contract for central railways tunnel project
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Chhattisgarh CM launches 7,300 development works
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a total of 7,300 development projects valued at Rs 6,080 crore across 26 districts in the state. The inauguration included 3,978 completed works worth

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Chennai aims to repair 500 roads ahead of northeast monsoon
The Greater Chennai Corporation is on a mission to repair 500 roads across the city before the onset of the Northeast monsoon, providing relief to residents in areas like Manapakkam, Mugalivakkam, Ramapuram, Porur, and Madipakkam, which have been

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Mumbai-Thane metro project advances with depot construction & track laying
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Vishnu Prakash R Punglia wins Rs 634.41-cr MP Jal Nigam Water Supply Project
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World of Concrete India 2023 to be held from 18th Oct in Mumbai
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Sarai Kale Khan RapidX Station to host multilevel complex
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RVNL secures L1-bid for tunnels construction in Dharakoh Maramjhiri section
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) by Central Railways for the construction of tunnels in Dharakoh Maramjhiri section. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 311.17 crore, and expected to be completed within 18 months

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MP govt invites bids for Smart Industrial Township in MP
Madhya Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (MPSIDC) has invited tender for the development of Smart Industrial Township Ratlam in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh. The estimated value of the contract is Rs 306.57 crore

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