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Railway station redevelopment offers Rs 30,000 crore opportunity for EPC companies
15 hours, 19 minutes ago

Railway station redevelopment offers Rs 30,000 crore opportunity for EPC companies

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: EPC or engineering, procurement and construction entities companies are awaiting a Rs 30,000-crore business opportunities from the various contracts coming up to redevelop/revamp the existing railway stations over the next two years alone. The Railways have approved redevelopment/revamp of as many as 1,318 railway stations and according to an Icra Ratings report this is worth Rs 30,000 crore of …

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Lakes Body Takes Up 6 Projects in Hyderabad
20 hours, 23 minutes ago

Lakes Body Takes Up 6 Projects in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The GHMC’s lakes and water bodies management circle said it had has undertaken 34 projects costing nearly Rs 61 crore for fencing lakes, strengthening bunds and diverting sewage away from waterbodies. It said that with the support of HYDRAA, authorities had demolished unauthorised structures at seven lakes which were built in FTL and buffer zones. This included 35 structures …

TUDA Under Scrutiny for Irregularities Under Ex-chairmen
21 hours, 8 minutes ago

TUDA Under Scrutiny for Irregularities Under Ex-chairmen

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: State Vigilance department has initiated an investigation into alleged corruption and malpractices within the Tirupati Urban Development Authority during the tenure of its former chairmen. The probe comes in the wake of a review meeting in August chaired by AP municipal administration and urban development minister Dr. Ponguru Narayana. During the meeting, Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Nani accused that former …

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Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office
1 day, 10 hours ago

Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Adella Bass dropped her in-person college classes because it was just too hard to get there from the far South Side of Chicago, where the city’s famous elevated train doesn’t run. The Biden administration notified Congress last week that it would commit $1.9 billion toward a nearly $5.7 billion project to add four new L stations on the …

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'Land Acquisition Issues Delaying Projects In Bengal': Railway Ministry Blames State Govt
2 days, 5 hours ago

'Land Acquisition Issues Delaying Projects In Bengal': Railway Ministry Blames State Govt

ABP News  

Kolkata, Dec 21 The Ministry of Railways has reported significant delays in several railway infrastructure projects across West Bengal, primarily due to challenges in land acquisition, an official statement said. Railways pointed out some key projects experiencing delays due to land acquisition issues include: Nabadwipghat-Nabadwipdham new line : requires 106.86 hectares; only 0.17 hectares acquired. The completion of railway projects …

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Taxpayer money wasted, public issues adjourned
2 days, 15 hours ago

Taxpayer money wasted, public issues adjourned

New Indian Express  

Speaking in the Constituent Assembly on November 4, 1948, B R Ambedkar said if things go wrong it would not be because of a bad Constitution, but because “man was vile”. It is estimated that running a parliament session costs Rs 2.5 lakh per minute, and that just the washout in Lok Sabha has cost over Rs 97.8 crore. A …

Hawaiian Electric Company’s shaky credit prompts proposal for help from state
2 days, 18 hours ago

Hawaiian Electric Company’s shaky credit prompts proposal for help from state

Associated Press  

Still reeling financially from the devastating wildfires that killed at least 102 people and destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023, Hawaiian Electric Co. wants the state to back the utility’s contracts with wind and solar farms. “Right now, we’re completely stalled out.” Hawaii Rep. Nicole Lowen, chair of the House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee, said HECO’s proposal makes sense …

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Lakshadweep jetty project at Old Mangalore Port categorised under ‘deemed deferred category’
2 days, 21 hours ago

Lakshadweep jetty project at Old Mangalore Port categorised under ‘deemed deferred category’

The Hindu  

The proposed ₹65 crore dedicated jetty project for Lakshadweep at Old Mangalore Port under Sagarmala scheme has been put under the ‘deemed deferred category’ as per the Sagarmala funding guidelines, according to the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. Further, due to non-award of project even after 18 months of in-principle approval, the project was categorised under …

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46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru
3 days ago

46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Forty-six kilometres of twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7 km of elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses: these are among the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s comprehensive traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru. A feasibility report on the road infrastructure projects has estimated the total cost at ₹54,964 crore. According to the document, Altinok Consulting Engineering Inc. has conducted the feasibility study of …

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Half-Full: Post IBC, How Do We Encourage A Healthy Real Estate Participation?
3 days, 9 hours ago

Half-Full: Post IBC, How Do We Encourage A Healthy Real Estate Participation?

Live Law  

The valuation of Indian real estate sector has witnessed a surge like none other. While the defaults have been recovered, it implies the grave danger posed by unethical practices in Indian real estate sector. IBBI also plans to streamline real estate insolvency processes by making the CoC meeting minutes for real estate projects accessible to all creditors through a secure …

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The Project's Georgie Tunny moved to tears as she breaks down live on air: 'It's too much'
4 days, 2 hours ago

The Project's Georgie Tunny moved to tears as she breaks down live on air: 'It's too much'

Daily Mail  

The Project's Georgie Tunney was overcome with emotion on Thursday when discussing a Sydney family's heartbreaking story. A segment aired featuring Rachel and Ryan Waters, a Western Sydney couple who had festooned their home with a dizzying array of Christmas lights and festive decorations. To honour Sophie's memory, Rachel and Ryan install the Christmas lights each year to raise money …

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How business schools shape future leaders in sustainability and innovation
4 days, 15 hours ago

How business schools shape future leaders in sustainability and innovation

India Today  

Today's business students face an increasingly complex world, where the future of business isn't just about maximising profits-it's also about creating a positive social and environmental impact. Across India, business schools are rising to meet this demand, embedding sustainability and innovation deeply into their programs to prepare future leaders for challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and social responsibility. BUILDING …

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India's new G20 talent visa is all set to attract top scholars from G20 nations
4 days, 15 hours ago

India's new G20 talent visa is all set to attract top scholars from G20 nations

India Today  

India is taking a bold step toward becoming a global hub for academic collaboration and innovation with the launch of the G20 Talent Visa. The G20 Talent Visa, categorised under the S-5 student visa sub-category, is designed to provide international scholars with opportunities to engage in academic and research activities in India. "It is informed that Ministry of Home Affairs …

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Trump's infrastructure "fantasy": Ditch mass transit for self-driving cars, private highways
4 days, 15 hours ago

Trump's infrastructure "fantasy": Ditch mass transit for self-driving cars, private highways

Salon  

While President-elect Donald Trump rarely spoke about infrastructure projects during the 2024 campaign, especially compared to the grand promises of his earlier campaigns, Trump's allies plan to revive infrastructure planning from his first administration. Instead, it's likely to mean reduced funding for public transit, increased investment in autonomous or "self-driving" vehicles and contracting out major infrastructure projects to private investors. …

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Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market
4 days, 20 hours ago

Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market

The Hindu  

Carbon markets hold the potential to transform Indian agriculture, turning sustainable farming practices into a lucrative opportunity for farmers while combating climate change. Businesses exceeding these caps must either purchase carbon credits from projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, such as agroforestry or sustainable agriculture projects, or pay carbon taxes for their extra emissions. To assess the readiness of India’s …

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High Court Issues Directions To Punjab Authorities For Allowing Timely Execution Of NHAI 'National Importance' Projects In State
4 days, 23 hours ago

High Court Issues Directions To Punjab Authorities For Allowing Timely Execution Of NHAI 'National Importance' Projects In State

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a slew of directions to the Punjab Government authorities in a plea filed by NHAI alleging that the state authorities are not passing land acquisition compensation and also failed to provide police assistance in compliance of High Court's directions. It opined that the prompt delivery of encumbrance-free possession of the acquired lands …

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Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success
5 days ago

Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — In sun-drenched Nigeria, 14 new solar farms were supposed to jumpstart a meager solar industry and generate huge amounts of power, about one-fifth as much as the country’s entire electric grid offers on a good day. The result, he said, is: “your clean energy revolution held back.” A man displays solar panels for sale outside a shop …

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India Govt to Spend ₹30K Crore on Rail Revamp
5 days, 3 hours ago

India Govt to Spend ₹30K Crore on Rail Revamp

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The government is expected to spend more than Rs 30,000 crore on railway station redevelopment over the next two years. Of these, the estimated cost of redevelopment of major stations under the Rail Land Development Authority phase I is likely to be around Rs 17,000 crore. A total of 1318 stations are being considered for redevelopment under the Amrit …

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China to deploy forces in Myanmar amid threat to its investments from rebels
5 days, 15 hours ago

China to deploy forces in Myanmar amid threat to its investments from rebels

India Today  

China is planning to deploy private security forces to protect its investments and personnel in Myanmar, replicating the approach it has taken in Pakistan, amid growing unrest and anti-China sentiment among rebel groups in the country. According to intelligence reports, China and Myanmar's military are collaborating to establish a joint security firm aimed at safeguarding Chinese projects and workers. Last …

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Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas
5 days, 15 hours ago

Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas

NPR  

Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas toggle caption Rafiq Maqbool/AP WASHINGTON — The United States should proceed cautiously as officials consider new natural gas export terminals, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday, warning the incoming Trump administration that "unfettered exports" of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, could drive up domestic prices and increase planet-warming greenhouse …

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BBMP fails to collect fines worth ₹145 crore from unauthorised road digging
6 days ago

BBMP fails to collect fines worth ₹145 crore from unauthorised road digging

The Hindu  

As many as 1,175 unauthorised road-digging incidents were reported between 2015 and 2021, involving government agencies too. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has failed to collect fines and fees totalling ₹145 crore for these violations. The committee criticised BBMP for its delayed approval process, saying it indirectly encouraging unauthorised road digging. Fine of ₹25 lakh per case According to the …

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Reliance Power arm bags letter of award from SECI for Solar 930 MW, 465 MW/1860 MWh BESS projects
6 days, 5 hours ago

Reliance Power arm bags letter of award from SECI for Solar 930 MW, 465 MW/1860 MWh BESS projects

The Hindu  

Reliance Power Limited said its subsidiary Reliance NU Suntech Private Limited has received the Letter of Award from Solar Energy Corporation of India for its proposed Solar 930 MW and 465 MW/1860 MWh Battery Energy Storage System projects. “The project will see the largest deployment of grid storage batteries at a single site, not only in India but also in …

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RMC Switchgears shares hit 5% upper circuit on ₹90 crore LOA for 5,000 solar pumps
6 days, 8 hours ago

RMC Switchgears shares hit 5% upper circuit on ₹90 crore LOA for 5,000 solar pumps

Live Mint  

Stock Market Today: Shares of RMC Switchgears were locked in the 5% upper circuit limit for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, December 17, reaching a fresh all-time high of ₹1,159.65 apiece after securing a significant order for solar pumps. The company informed investors on Monday through an exchange filing that it had received a Letter of Acceptance from a …

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Multibagger small-cap stock Nitco shares jump 5% on order win from Prestige Estates Projects
6 days, 10 hours ago

Multibagger small-cap stock Nitco shares jump 5% on order win from Prestige Estates Projects

Live Mint  

Nitco share price jumped 5% in early trade on Tuesday after the company received a new order worth ₹105.40 crore from Prestige Estates Projects. The small-cap multibagger stock, Nitco shares rallied as much as 5% to a high of ₹147.55 apiece on the BSE. Based on the current ongoing projects, Nitco anticipates receiving orders worth ₹104 crore in the near …

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