Infrastructure Development News - Latest Updates & Headlines
J-K progressing in new ways, terrorism reduced: BJP's Tarun Chugh
Jammu, April 7: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh on Sunday evening stated that the country is moving forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jammu and Kashmir is progressing in new ways.
Union Minister Kishan Reddy urges Telangana CM to address land acquisition delays for National Highway projects
Hyderabad, April 6: Union Minister of Coal and Mines and Telangana State BJP President G Kishan Reddy on Sunday wrote to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on pending National Highway projects in the state.
Himachal lays foundation stone of second phase of British-era Ellerslie
Shimla, April 6: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Sunday laid the foundation stone of hase-II of the British-era Ellerslie building, housing the state secretariat in the state capital.
PM Modi to inaugurate India-assisted railway projects in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a ceremonial Guard of Honour from the Sri Lankan Air Force upon his arrival at the historic city of Anuradhapura, where he, along with Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will inaugurate major India-assisted infrastructure projects.
May Ram Navami bring new energy for strong, prosperous and capable India: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, emphasising that the holy festival of Lord Shri Ram's birth would bring new consciousness and energy to the country.
Union Minister Gadkari approves Rs 1645.72 crore Vrindavan Bypass to ease Mathura traffic
New Delhi, April 5: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced the approval of a 15.34-kilometre-long, six-lane access-controlled Vrindavan Bypass project in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs1645.72 crore, is expected to significantly cut travel time and decongest traffic around the pilgrimage town of Vrindavan.
Will eliminate poverty from Uttar Pradesh in next 3 years: UP CM Adityanath
Maharajganj, April 5: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday pledged to eliminate poverty in the state within the next three years and make it the country's number one.
Will continue to strengthen maritime sector, ports: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will continue to strengthen the country’s maritime sector and ports, which play a crucial role in driving India’s progress and prosperity.
Union Cabinet approves railway multitracking projects across Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh for Rs 18,658 crore
New Delhi, April 4: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four major railway projects covering three states, with a total cost of Rs 18,658 crore.
Vibrant border villages programme 2.0 approved with total outlay of Rs 6,839 crore
New Delhi, April 4: The Union Cabinet approved the Vibrant Villages Programme -II, furthering its commitment to the vision of safe, secure, and vibrant land borders.
Cabinet okays 4 projects worth Rs. 18,658 crore to expand track network of Indian Railways
New Delhi, April 4: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four projects to expand the track network of Indian Railways with an investment of Rs 18,658 crore, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
DMRC achieves final closure for remaining corridors of Phase 4 line
New Delhi, April 4: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Friday achieved final closure for the remaining corridors of the Phase 4 ((Inderlok - Indraprstha, Saket G Block - Lajpat Nagar and Rithala - Narela - Nathurpur) with the signing of the first tranche of loan agreement between Government of India and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on 27th March 2025 for an amount of 79,726 million Japanese Yen (Equivalent to about Rs 4309.53 crores).
Indian Railways achives milestone: Coach production rises 9% to 7,134 in FY 2024-25
New Delhi, April 3: Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in the financial year 2024-25 by manufacturing 7,134 coaches, marking a 9 per cent increase from the previous year's production of 6,541, with special emphasis on non AC coaches with production of 4,601, catering the needs of common man.
NHAI to develop ambitious Guwahati Ring Road for Rs 5,729 crore
New Delhi, April 3: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a concession agreement with Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd for the development of the 121 km long Guwahati Ring Road.
Gujarat: Dahej PCPIR to receive enhanced connectivity, CM reviews the ongoing work
Gandhinagar, April 2: The Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals, and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR) in Gujarat is anticipated to benefit from significant improvements in road connectivity in the forthcoming days. This enhancement will facilitate increased accessibility and operational efficiency within the region, according to a release.
Funds worth Rs 5,000cr approved for NH in Rajasthan: Dy CM Diya Kumari
Jaipur, April 2: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari announced that the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved Rs 5,000 crore for 21 new national highway projects in the state.
MP: CM Yadav expresses gratitude to Union Minister Gadkari for approving 4 road projects to state worth Rs 4,302.93 cr
Bhopal, April 2: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed gratitude to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on behalf of the people of Madhya Pradesh for approving four major road projects worth Rs 4302.93 crores for the state.
Himachal Pradesh: PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh thanks Centre for Rs 140 cr sanction
Shimla, April 1: The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh, expressed gratitude to the Central government for approving Rs 140 crore fund for PWD projects.
Authorities inspect helipad ahead of PM Modi's visit to inaugurate Pamban Bridge
Rameswaram, March 31: Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's visit, comprehensive preparations are underway in Pamban and Rameswaram to ensure the event's success.
PM Modi to inaugurate 1st Vande Bharat Express train to Kashmir on April 19: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Jammu, March 31: Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19 from Katra, marking the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link project.
PM Modi to visit RSS founder Hedgewar's memorial in Nagpur on March 30
New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh on March 30, a release from the Prime Minister's office said.
All industrialists have their eyes on Bihar's water resources, claims Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar
Darbhanga, March 26: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar sparked a heated debate in Bihar, alleging that the construction of big roads in the state is not just about improving infrastructure, but about exploiting its valuable water resources.
BJP hails Delhi govt's Rs 1 lakh crore Budget as 'historic', AAP unimpressed
New Delhi, March 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the Rs 1 lakh crore budget for FY26 on Tuesday, outlining 10 key focus areas, including electricity, roads, water, and connectivity.
Delhi's big bang Budget sees 31.5 pc hike in total outlay, Capex doubled to Rs 28,000 cr
New Delhi, March 25: With a massive 31.5 per cent hike in total outlay, the Delhi government’s biggest-ever Budget presented on Tuesday by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has doubled the state government’s capital expenditure (Capex) to Rs 28,000 crore.
President Murmu makes darshan at Lord Nilamadhab temple in Odisha
New Delhi, March 24: President of India Droupadi Murmu arrived in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Monday afternoon from Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Manohar Lal assures Odisha of Centre's support to strengthen power sector
Bhubaneswar, March 23: Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal held a detailed review meeting here on Sunday with senior Odisha government officials on the development of the state’s power sector.
Tamil Nadu benefits the most from PLI scheme, says FM Sitharaman
Chennai, March 23: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
'India's time to shine', Kumar Mangalam Birla says 6-7 pc growth proof of bright future
New Delhi, March 23: At a time when many global economies are struggling, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, believes India is on a strong path to becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Committed to protecting Devboomi: U'Khand CM Dhami on 3 years in office
Dehradun, March 23: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on completing three years in office, reaffirmed his government's commitment to development and progress and promised to continue fulfilling the aspirations of the people with dedication.
Tripura is now considered a leading state among the states of the North East: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, March 23: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday said that Tripura is now regarded as a leading state among the states of the North East, which marks the beginning of a new chapter of all-round development.
2nd Bengaluru airport: Central team to arrive in K'taka on April 7 to inspect proposed sites
Bengaluru, March 22: The Karnataka government on Saturday said that a multidisciplinary team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will visit the state from April 7-9 for a feasibility study of sites proposed for the second international 'Greenfield' airport in the capital city.
'Recipe for ecological disaster': Jairam Ramesh praises scientists' body for opposing Great Nicobar project
New Delhi, March 22: Congress leader and former Union Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh has expressed his support for a scientists' body that has come out against the Great Nicobar mega infra project, warning how it could irreversibly disrupt the island's unique ecosystem and impact its flora and fauna, especially the long-tailed macaque.
Tribal organisations' bandh paralyses Ranchi, major roads blocked
Ranchi, March 22: Life in Ranchi was crippled on Saturday due to a bandh called by around 40 tribal organisations, demanding the removal of a flyover ramp near the 'Sarna Sthal' -- a site of religious significance in Sirmatoli area of the city.
Delhi-NCR has potential to develop additional 34.6 mn sq ft warehousing space: Report
New Delhi, March 22: Delhi-NCR recorded 9.2 million square feet (mn sq ft) of warehousing transactions in 2024, which is 16 per cent of the overall market share, a report showed on Saturday.
Maharashtra is number one with blessings of sisters: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, March 22: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that Maharashtra remains the number one state in the country, attributing its success to the 'blessings of sisters of the state'.
Unprecedented growth seen in infrastructure, farmers' welfare during PM Modi's tenure
New Delhi, March 22: The central government, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has taken some historic steps for the development of the country's infrastructure and the welfare of farmers in the last decade, show latest industry data.
Odisha Cabinet gives nod to State Road Policy-2025
Bhubaneswar, March 21: The Odisha Cabinet has approved the ‘Odisha State Road Policy, 2025’ to ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of road networks across the state.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi inaugurates New Tehsil Building built at over Rs 845 lakh in Mihimpurwa, Bahraich
Bahraich, March 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the New Tehsil Building built at Rs 845.19 lakh in Mihimpurwa, Bahraich district on Wednesday and slammed the previous government in the state, claiming 'inefficiency and corruption' and pledged to rectify the issues and ensure better governance for the people.
Govt's infrastructure push to enable India's logistics compete with China, US: Gadkari
New Delhi, March 20: With the rapid development of infrastructure, the government aims to bring down logistics costs by more than 5 percentage points to less than 10 per cent of GDP so that India becomes more competitive with China and the USA, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday.
Tripura's major infrastructure push: Agartala western bypass, national highway projects
Agartala, March 20: Tripura is emerging as one of the most rapidly developing states in India, not just in the northeast but across the nation. The state is witnessing substantial growth in key sectors, including four-lane national highways, educational and medical institutions, and enhanced railway lines and express services.