Ports & Shipping
Year: 2024
Ports & Shipping
Government of Kerala, Adani Vizhinjam Port Private signs supplementary concession agreement
On November 28, 2024, the government of Kerala and Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited signed a supplementary concession agreement for the Vizhinjam International Port project. As per the agreement, the project, envisioned as a transformative […]
Urban Infrastructure
DPR and comprehensive mobility plan for Hyderabad metro phase-II in Telangana submitted to MoHUA
The detailed project report (DPR) and the comprehensive mobility plan for the Hyderabad metro rail project phase-II has been submitted to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Besides, 40 km corridor IX (Rajiv […]
Railways
Indian Railway achieves electrification of 64,285 rkm till November 1, 2024
Indian Railway has achieved electrification on 64,285 route km (rkm) of its networks, till November 1, 2024. This is 96.78 per cent of its cumulative broad gauge (BG) network of 66,423 rkm. Further, the pace […]
Roads and Bridges
Guwahati-North Guwahati Flyover likely to be completed in six months
The six-lane extradosed bridge over the Brahmaputra River, connecting Bharalumukh in Guwahati to Majgaon in North Guwahati, is expected to be completed within six months. While construction agencies aim to finish by July 31, 2024, […]
Telecom
India’s total BTS count reaches 2,943,00 in November 2024
According to Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Communications and Development of Northeastern Region, the total base transceiver station (BTS) count in India has reached 2,943,000 in November 2024. The total number of BTS has increased […]
Power
NGEL and CSPGCL to develop 2,000 MW renewable energy projects in Chhattisgarh
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop renewable energy projects with a total capacity of up to 2,000 MW. The […]
Roads and Bridges
Centre approves Rs 282.29 billion for Arunachal Frontier Highway near LAC
The centre has sanctioned Rs 282.29 billion for constructing the 1,637-km Arunachal Frontier Highway, connecting 12 districts along the line of actual control (LAC) bordering China. The highway will be built within 20 km of […]
Aviation
Ramanathan Rajamani appointed as CEO of Air India SATS
Ramanathan Rajamani has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS). He previously held the position as the CEO of AISATS from 2018 to 2021, making […]
Power
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves two hydro power projects in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved investments for two hydroelectric projects in the Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh, with a combined outlay of Rs 36.89 billion. The Heo hydro-electric project, with […]
Oil and Gas
AG&P commissions industrial PNG connection in Koppal, Karnataka
In a notable development, AG&P Pratham has commissioned its first industrial piped natural gas (PNG) connection in Koppal, Karnataka. It has laid about 67 km of steel natural gas pipeline and developed a city gate […]
Ports & Shipping
APM Terminals Pipavav signs an agreement with CleanMax for a hybrid wind-solar power project
APM Terminals Pipavav has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with CleanMax for a hybrid wind-solar power project in Gujarat. This initiative aligns with the port’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 and reducing scope […]
Urban Infrastructure
Systra to commence ground survey for HUDA City Centre-Cyber City metro project
Systra MVA Consulting (India) Private Limited is likely to commence a ground survey for the HUDA City Centre-Cyber City metro project soon. The duration of the survey is about three months. The company will use […]
Railways
Russia-headquartered TMH plans to manufacture trains in India
The Russia-headquartered Transmashholding (TMH) is planning to invest in train and component manufacturing in India. Reportedly, TMH plans to develop several manufacturing facilities in India to meet their domestic requirements.
Railways
CCEA approves three multitracking railway projects
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved three multitracking rail projects, under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, to facilitate ease in transportation, reduce logistics costs, and achieve climate goals by lowering carbon […]
Ports & Shipping
Government to present new shipping bills in the parliament
The central government has listed three new shipping bills for consideration and passing during the winter session of parliament. These include: Coastal Shipping Bill: aimed at promoting coastal trade and encouraging Indian-flagged vessels owned and […]
Urban Infrastructure
PHED Rajasthan plans 24X7 water supply in Jaipur, Udaipur and Nawalgarh with Denmark’s help
The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) in Rajasthan is planning for continuous water supply in Jaipur, Udaipur and Nawalgarh with the aid from Denmark. Reportedly, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Rajasthan government […]
Aviation
Telangana government to focus on development of Kothagudem airport, Telangana
The government of Telangana will focus on the development of an airport at Kothagudem in the Bhadradri-Kothagudem district. Around 950 acres have been identified for the same. Further, the state government has urged the Airports […]
Railways
West Central Railway has commissioned 154 km of Ramganj Mandi-Bhopal new line project
West Central Railway has commissioned 154 km of the Ramganj Mandi-Bhopal New Line Project. Moreover, all four tunnels of the project have been completed. The project involves development of a 276.5 km long new rail […]
Railways
86 per cent physical progress achieved on Rishikesh-Karanprayag new rail line project
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has achieved a physical progress of about 86 per cent on the Rishikesh-Karanprayag new rail line project. The project involves laying of a 125.09 km long new railway line connecting […]