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Lose tunnel vision in infra-building
Delhi's infrastructure development faces setbacks with the Pragati Maidan Tunnel project. PWD issued a show-cause notice to engineers and L&T for design faults and quality issues. It emphasizes the need for top-notch projects, government accountability, and wise use of taxpayers' money in Indian infrastructure development.
What GQG Partners, the firm that fishes in troubled waters, sees in Vedanta
Following reports that US-based GQG Partners, founded by Rajiv Jain, is in talks to buy a stake in Vedanta, a big block deal was reported on Thursday in which more than 2% equity changed hands worth over Rs 2,600 crore.
The world is quietly losing the land it needs to feed itself
Ironically, one of the biggest challenges in the fight against land degradation is universal: We need to eat. About 40% of the planet’s land – 5 billion hectares – is used for farming.
PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of various projects worth Rs 7500 cr in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua
PM Modi lays foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs 7,500 crore in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh. He inaugurates Talavada Project, a drinking water supply scheme for villages in Dhar and Ratlam.
PM Modi holds roadshow in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua
People gathered on both sides of the road showered petals on the PM and chanted slogans as tghe Prime Minister greeted them on his way to the venue of his public rally in Jhabua. The visit assumes significance ahead of the Lok Sabha elections just a few months away.
PM Modi to address gathering of tribal communities in MP's Jhabua district
This will be PM Modi's first visit to the state this year, coming ahead of the Lok Sabha elections due in a few months. Among the states, Madhya Pradesh has the highest six Lok Sabha seats reserved for tribals. During his visit, the prime minister will also disburse monthly installments to nearly two lakh women beneficiaries under the Aahar Anudan Yojana of the state, an official release said. Under the scheme, Rs 1,500 per month are provided for nutritious food to women from especially the backward tribes.
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PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone for projects worth Rs 7,300 cr in Madhya Pradesh today
PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 7,300 cr in Madhya Pradesh, benefiting tribal communities. Initiatives include monthly food subsidies, land rights distribution, and modern school facilities. Additionally, water supply projects and rail infrastructure enhancements will be launched. Road development projects worth over Rs 3,275 crore will also commence. PM emphasizes the significance of these projects for Madhya Pradesh's development journey.
ROSATOM DG visits India as India-Russia seeks to expand civil nuclear cooperation
During the two-day visit, the delegation inspected the power units being constructed as the second and third stages of the Kudankulam NPP and discussed the long-term cooperation agenda. As a result of the negotiations, a significant document was signed under the joint Russian-Indian project, namely a protocol to the intergovernmental agreement on the construction of power units of the second and third stages of the Kudankulam NPP as of 2008.
In 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins could face water scarcity: Study
In 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins are projected to face severe scarcity of clean water due to nitrogen pollution, new research has found. Analysing more than 10,000 global river sub-basins, an international team of researchers found that nitrogen pollution dramatically increased the number of river basin systems considered scarce with regards to its water quality. The supply of clean water for all is one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.
Jal Shakti Ministry allocated Rs 98,418 cr in interim budget, Jal Jeevan Mission gets maximum share
The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), which was launched in 2014 and comes under the DoDWS, has been allocated Rs 7,192 crore for 2024-25. The same amount was allocated to it in 2023-24 as well. Under this mission, Open Defecation Free (ODF) status has been achieved for rural areas, and it is now being implemented to ensure sustainability of the ODF status and cover all villages with solid and liquid waste management arrangements.
PM to launch power projects worth Rs 28,978 crore in Odisha on Feb 3
The 250 MW project of NTPC-SAIL Power Company Ltd was established in Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to provide reliable power for the steel plant, which is vital for economic growth, he said, adding that the NTPC is developing the Talcher Thermal Power Project, Stage-III, within the old TTPS plant premises in Angul district, was taken over by NTPC from Odisha State Electricity Board in 1995.
National highways network in MP will be equivalent to that of US network by 2024-end: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari recalled when he was Shipping minister, he had prepared a water taxi scheme in Mumbai to ease traffic. "A ropeway, a cable car, or a sky bus can be run on the lake (Bhopal's Upper Lake). We will surely help if you (Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav) send a proposal," he said and added that the tenders for all 27 rope-way works will be issued soon.
NABARD projects priority sector credit target of Rs 3.97 lakh cr for Karnataka in 2024-25
"Of the total, the share of agriculture sector including agri-infrastructure and ancillary activities is Rs.1.85 lakh crore (46 per cent), MSME sector is Rs.1.58 lakh crore (40 per cent) and other priority sector activities is Rs.0.54 lakh crore (14 per cent)," a statement issued by NABARD quoted him as saying.
ReNew mulls Rs 26,400 crore green hydrogen project in Kerala: Report
ReNew plans to invest Rs 26,400 crore in a green hydrogen project in Kerala. The project aims to produce 1,100 KTPA of green ammonia using a 2 GW capacity electrolyser powered by renewable energy plants. It will be executed in three phases, with a total capacity of 1,100 KTPA. The estimated timeline for each phase is between 36 to 42 months. The project is expected to employ 4,000 to 5,000 workers and aligns with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Odisha school holiday: Schools and colleges in Odisha to observe holiday on Jan 27 due to SAMALEI project launch
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is set to inaugurate the hugely anticipated Rs 200 crore project, spread over an area of around 40 acres. Moreover, the initiative also includes works related to the beautification and peripheral development of the temple, a heritage corridor, and modern amenities, the officials added. The inaugural rites began on January 22 and will continue until January 26th.
Odisha: 123-feet-tall Shiva statue to be inaugurated on Mahashivratri
Visitors will have the opportunity to visit and view the Lord Shiva statue using a lift or stairs, and also enjoy a sky view of the Baitarani river front, an official involved in the project said.
Gujarat boat tragedy: Partner of contractor firm apprehended from Odisha
Gujarat boat tragedy: A partner of a private firm responsible for operating and maintaining a lakefront in Vadodara, where a boat capsized resulting in the death of 12 students and 2 teachers, has been apprehended in Odisha. Seven out of the 19 people named in the FIR are already in custody.
MahaRERA mandates single registration number for each standalone project
According to the latest directive, going forward, any promoter seeking new registration for a housing project must submit a declaration-cum-undertaking on their official letterhead. This document, in the prescribed format, attests that neither the proposed project site nor any of its parts holds a MahaRERA registration number, nor is there any pending application.
Puri Jagannath Heritage Corridor project opens for public: 10 things to know
The 'Shree Mandir Parikrama,' known as the Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project at Odisha's Puri's Lord Jagannath temple, was inaugurated today. The initiative aims to enhance the visual appeal of the iconic Jagannath Temple and its surroundings also improve the infrastructure around the temple. Key elements include a green buffer zone, pedestrian-only inner circumambulation, and modern amenities for pilgrims, transforming the temple area into a contemporary pilgrimage center.
PM Modi hails commencement of oil production from ONGC project in Krishna Godavari basin
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Monday said it has started oil production from its flagship deep-sea project in Krishna Godavari basin in Bay of Bengal, which will help reverse years of decline in output. The 'first oil' from the deep-water KG-DWN-98/2 block in Bay of Bengal has flowed on January 7, the firm said in a statement.
ONGC slashes peak production estimates for KG Basin Project by 35-40%
ONGC has reduced estimates of peak oil and gas production from its $5-billion KG basin project by 35-40%, despite starting oil production from the deep-water field. The output from the KG-DWN-98/2 block is expected to reach a peak of 45,000 barrels of oil per day and over 10 million metric standard cubic meters per day of natural gas. The project, which was delayed, began gas production in March 2020 and oil in January 2024.
ONGC commences 'First Oil' production from flagship deep-water asset
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri took to X and said that it was the "First Oil" production commenced from the complex and difficult deepwater KG-DWN-98/2 Block, situated off the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
FMCG companies and food services chains head to Ayodhya
Expecting an 8-10-fold surge in tourism and floating (visiting) population of the city, FMCG companies and food services chains are heading towards Ayodhya ahead of the Ram temple consecration on January 22. Data by the UP Tourism Department shows that while 325,000 tourists visited Ayodhya in 2021, the number surged to 23.9 million the following year.
L&T wins over Rs 5,000 cr power, water systems order in Saudi Arabia
In line with the ambition of going beyond sustainability and have a regenerative impact on environment, the project awarded to L&T will have an optimized off-grid renewable energy system comprising of 250MWp Solar PV plant and >700MWh Battery Energy Storage System.
Jal Jeevan Mission achieves 72% rural tap water coverage, eyes 100% in 2024
According to Parliament data, out of 5.91 lakh villages in the country, 3.18 lakh aspire to achieve ODF Plus status, and 1.23 lakh villages have already achieved the model ODF Plus status. Under the Namami Gange Programme, the government is actively undertaking a comprehensive range of interventions to rejuvenate the Ganga and its tributaries.
"Alleging favouritism of any kind is a mischievous ploy to muddy the waters...," Adani group responds to TDR controversy
The Adani Group has defended the alleged unfair bidding process of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, stating that the Maharashtra government has allowed the use of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) without indexation. The group clarified that the generation of TDR within the Dharavi Notified Area (DNA) was permitted since the Government Resolution (GR) of 2018, which was further modified in the GR of 2022.
ONGC to start oil production from USD 5 bn deep-water project this month
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is set to commence oil production from its Cluster-2 project in the Krishna Godavari basin in the Bay of Bengal. The floating production unit (FPSO), Armada Sterling-V, is already in the block, and ONGC plans to gradually ramp up production, starting with 3 to 4 wells initially.
Delhi’s sewage treatment plant, clean water projects in Ayodhya & MP make it big at global awards
A sewage treatment plant in Delhi and a rural water supply scheme in Madhya Pradesh – both by L&T – and Ayodhya Authority's 24×7 clean water supply system, planned and designed by Geoinfo, have been recognised at the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure for their pioneering work.
River interlinking projects in India may aggravate water stress: Study
India's river interlinking projects, aimed at addressing droughts and floods, may worsen water stress and disrupt monsoon patterns, according to a study in Nature. The research used regional climate models and data analysis to examine the hydro-meteorological consequences of these massive infrastructure projects. The study found that inter-basin water transfer could affect land-atmosphere interactions, leading to changes in rainfall patterns.Load More
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