Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated new Vande Bharat chair car services connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Margao, alongside infrastructure projects aimed at boosting regional connectivity and economic development.

Karnataka will host its Global Investors Meet from April 20-22, 2027, aiming to boost state-wide industrial growth following previous commitments of Rs 10.27 lakh crore, with 65 percent already converted into projects.

Southern Railway's Rs 60-crore MEMU maintenance shed in Tiruchy, delayed by electrical utility shifting, is now expected to become operational by January 2027.

Gayatri Rubbers expects Rs 10-15 crore from Vande Bharat and Metro projects in FY27. Indian Railways contributes 50% to its revenue, with Plant 2 currently operating at 35-40% capacity.

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains open for two-way traffic on November 13, while the Srinagar-Leh highway and Mughal Road are closed due to continuous snowfall.

UP RERA banned builders from taking blanket consent for building plan changes. Promoters must now disclose modifications in writing and obtain approval from at least two-thirds of allottees using a standard format.

ORERA granted eligible housing projects a fee-free four-month extension for registration and completion timelines due to supply-chain disruptions, impacting deadlines falling on or after February 28, 2026.

Odisha inaugurated 68 upgraded highway amenity centres across 25 districts, featuring free toilets, drinking water, resting facilities, and women-led food outlets, developed at a cost of Rs 24.9 crore.

Bengaluru expands its metro with the Pink Line becoming operational, recording high daily ridership. Experts emphasize improving last-mile connectivity, funding models, and accelerating future transit projects.

NHAI plans a Rs 635 crore safety upgrade project across 25 accident-prone spots on NH-44 and NH-785 in Tamil Nadu, featuring underpasses, foot-overbridges, service roads, and intersection redesigns.