Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Bangladesh approved eight metro-rail contract packages worth Tk 584.77 billion, awarded to Chinese, Japanese, and Indian firms at costs 30-50 percent higher than originally estimated.

Union and state ministers reviewed key highway and expressway projects in Bihar, directing officials to expedite implementation, ensure strict construction quality using AI, and enhance regional connectivity to boost economic growth.

The Cabinet Committee approved a Tk 585 billion procurement proposal for developing infrastructure under Dhaka's metro rail Lines 1 and 5, encompassing multiple civil works, electrical, and signal packages.

GPT Infraprojects secured a ₹385 crore South African sleeper order and an L1 bid for a ₹134.11 crore Western Railway signaling project, boosting its total order book to ₹5,377 crore.

The Road Transport Ministry is using IIT-developed waste plastic bitumen technology on national highways, reducing conventional bitumen consumption by 4% and lowering costs by 20%.

Jammu and Kashmir unveiled a six-year Electric Vehicle Policy aiming for 1.40 lakh EVs by 2032, featuring 900 charging sites, financial incentives, and a specialized winter validation protocol.

India's massive open landfills generate hazardous leachate containing heavy metals and pollutants, exceeding safety limits. Inadequate collection and outdated treatment systems pose severe risks to groundwater, soil, and surrounding ecosystems.

The Rs 8,398-crore Vizhinjam-Navaikulam Outer Ring Road in Kerala received environmental clearance. The 62.7-km project by NHAI requires 314 hectares and aims for completion within 30 months.

New Delhi's FIIB launched FIIBX, a management education framework designed for the AI era. It focuses on career capability, replacing traditional exams with problem-solving portfolios and experiential learning.

Smart Cities India Expo is rebranded as Bharat Future Cities Expo, scheduled for March 2027 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, targeting 50,000 attendees to drive India's comprehensive urban transformation.