L&T HMRL wins IGBC Green MRTS Certification Award
As a leader of green and clean Urban Mass Rapid Transit Systems in Hyderabad, the World’s Greenest City, L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail has been awarded IGBC Green MRTS Certification with the highest Platinum Rating under the Elevated Stations Category for its 3 additional metro stations – Durgam Cheruvu (Corridor 3, Blue Line – Nagole to Raidurg), Punjagutta and LB Nagar (both on Corridor 1, Red Line – LB Nagar to Miyapur). This was announced recently during the 3-day Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Building Congress 2022, which was organised by the IGBC at HICC Novotel at Hi-Tech City in Hyderabad. According to MD & CEO, LTMRHL, KVB Reddy, they received the IGBC Platinum Certificate for the three stations and with this Hyderabad Metro Rail has 23 metro stations certified with the IGBC Platinum rating. This certification is part of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) rating to encourage green concepts in the design, construction & operation of all new Rail-based MRTS projects. Commenting on this recognition, MD & CEO, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) said that they are thrilled to receive IGBC Platinum Rating for 3 additional metro stations and are grateful to IGBC for auditing the metro stations and validating their efforts to develop green infrastructure in line with commitment to providing a sustainable mode of the mass transportation system.
PWD Tamil Nadu invites bids for construction of additional court building in Madurai
The Public Works Department (PWD) of Tamil Nadu has invited bids for construction of an additional Court Building in Madurai. The building will consist of a basement and a stilt floor, along with three floors above the stilt floor, specifically designed to

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MPMRCL floats tender for construction of Bhopal metro rail stations and viaduct
The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) has issued a tender for the construction of thirteen elevated metro rail stations and an elevated viaduct for the Bhopal Metro Rail Project. The scope of work includes the partial design

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Lucknow–Sultanpur NH gets Rs 193-cr four-lane flyover
To ensure smooth vehicular movement on the Lucknow-Sultanpur national highway, the Public Works Department (PWD) in Uttar Pradesh has recently approved a budget of Rs. 193 crore. This allocation will be utilized for the construction of a four-lane

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Srinagar to get 80km of walking space under Smart Cities Mission
Srinagar is set to get around 80 kms of dedicated walking spaces and water transport and electric buses under the Smart Cities Mission. The city is implementing cycling tracks, a robust sewerage system, and an underground electricity network

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DMRC launches TBM Bhoomi for Magenta line extension
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has commenced a tunnelling operation using the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) named "Bhoomi" to excavate a tunnel from Derawal Nagar to Pulbangash on the Magenta Line extension (Line-8) connecting Janakpuri

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LDA approves 785.026-acre townships in Lucknow
The Lucknow Development Authority Board has given its approval to a comprehensive plan for the development of a township scheme on a vast land area of 785.026 acres along Mohan Road in Lucknow. This scheme aims to create a mega residential

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Six lane highway project in Delhi receives land transfer approval
The Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi has granted approval for the transfer of 1.11 acres of land to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to facilitate the completion of a six-lane highway. This under-construction highway, a crucial part of the Bharatmala

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Kolkata Port plans tunnel under Hooghly River
The Syamaprasad Mookerjee Port, also known as Kolkata Port, aims to alleviate congestion in the state capital by constructing an underground tunnel beneath the Hooghly River. Alongside this endeavor, the port trust is considering the installation

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J&K receives 1.99 lakh houses under PMAY-G
The Centre has allocated an additional 1.99 lakh houses to Jammu and Kashmir under the 'Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna-Gramin' (PMAY-G) scheme. This substantial allocation aims to fulfill the housing needs of the Union Territory and will help saturate the

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HAML to build 29.3km elevated & 1.7km underground tracks for Airport Metro
The Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML), responsible for implementing the 31-km long Airport Metro corridor, has decided to construct 29.3 km of elevated track and 1.7 km underground, specifically between Raidurg metro station and the

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NHAI floats tender for road tunnel construction in New Delhi
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has floated a tender for the construction of a road tunnel in New Delhi. The project, to be executed on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis, involves building the tunnel and its approaches

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J&K fast tracks Rs 10, 599-cr metro project & plans for enhanced rail network
The UT Government of Jammu and Kashmir has expedited the metro rail project by submitting the Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the central government for approval. The project, with a total investment of Rs 10,599 crore, will allocate Rs 5,734 crore

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Gurugram Metro project gains momentum as construction set to begin
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is gearing up to commence civil work on the 28-km long Gurugram Metro line, starting from Huda City Centre. The project, spearheaded by the state Chief Minister, will encompass 27 elevated

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NHIDCL speeds up work on new road in Jalpaiguri
The National Highway & Infrastructure Development Corporation is expediting the construction work on a new road in Oodlabari, located in the Malbazar subdivision of Jalpaiguri. This development is set to significantly reduce travel time

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MoRTH invites bids for widening of Yellareddy-Rudrur section of NH-765D in Telangana
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has invited bids for the widening and two-laning of the Yellareddy-Rudrur section of NH-765D in Telangana. The project will be executed on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)

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Alstom emerges as lowest bidder for Rs 30,000-cr Vande Bharat Train Project
French railway major Alstom has secured the leading position as the lowest bidder for the manufacturing and maintenance of 100 aluminium Vande Bharat train sets, marking a substantial investment of Rs 30,000 crore. Alstom, a prominent

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Arunachal Pradesh to get Rs 30,000-cr investment for 2,500-km highway
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh announced a significant development as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has given its approval for the construction of a massive 2,500-kilometer highway in the region. This project

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Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority launches Rs 1,100-cr commercial plot scheme
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has introduced a commercial plot scheme valued at Rs 1,100 crore. This initiative aims to facilitate the construction of commercial complexes, offering valuable opportunities for

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BL Kashyap secures Rs 132-cr contract from Indian School of Business
BL Kashyap and Sons (BLK) has bagged a significant contract worth Rs 132 crore. The contract, awarded by the Indian School of Business (ISB), involves the construction of shell and core structures along with allied works. The project is scheduled

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DMRC Initiates Construction of Phase-IV's Longest Tunnel for Enhanced Connectivity
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has embarked on a significant milestone for its Phase-IV expansion project by commencing the construction of the longest tunnel to be built. This tunnel, spanning an impressive length of 2.67km

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