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NEW DELHI: India’s power sector tendering pipeline is now shifting towards hybrid and storage-based projects, reflecting a growing focus on improving energy reliability and supporting renewable energy integration, according to a report by Nuvama Research.The report also noted that the country currently has an adequate solar power supply, with solar-hour electricity prices remaining low at…
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that central projects worth around Rs 55,000 crore have been sanctioned for the state over the past year, marking significant progress on infrastructure commitments made earlier.Addressing a press conference, Sarma outlined a series of projects that have either received approval or are in advanced…
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a series of projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore in Assam. These include a six-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra here, the region’s second Indian Institute of Management (IIM), a national data centre, and a fleet of electric buses.The rollout, months ahead of the Assam assembly elections, is…
The Centre has given the green light to a series of highway projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore spanning Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana, according to official statements.The approvals were granted by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) and cover road widening, rehabilitation and new four-lane stretches aimed at boosting freight movement and regional connectivity….
Screengrab (Ashwini Vaishnaw) The Union Cabinet has cleared a series of major infrastructure projects spanning railways, roads, tunnels and metro expansion, alongside large-scale urban and startup funding decisions, with the total approved outlay pegged at about Rs 1,60,504 crore, cabinet minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed on Saturday.A significant portion of the approvals is directed towards transport…
NEW DELHI: Cabinet is likely to approve over half a dozen infrastructure projects on Friday worth over Rs 40,000 crore, including nearly Rs 19,000 crore road-cum-rail tunnel through Brahmaputra river in poll-bound Assam. This will be one of the biggest govt funded projects in the highway sector.South Block will host the last Cabinet meeting on…
The debate between preserving older buildings and constructing new projects has gained importance in modern urban planning. Questions of safety, sustainability, cost and long-term usability often shape public opinion. While ageing structures carry historical value and environmental advantages, new developments promise compliance with modern safety standards and advanced construction technologies. Understanding the balance between these…
JAMMU: Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, Govt of India (GoI) remains firmly committed to the vision of building a developed and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir, Union home minister Amit Shah said at a high-level meeting he chaired on Saturday to review the progress of development projects in the Union Territory.The meeting was attended by LG…
An under-construction property may not appreciate as expected if the location lacks infrastructure, connectivity or long-term demand. Market fluctuations during the construction period can also affect resale value and rental income. Evaluating growth potential, infrastructure plans and exit options helps ensure the investment remains viable over time. Investing in real estate projects under construction can…
NEW DELHI: Even as new roads, hospitals and schools are promised for the Northeast, more than Rs 3,200 crore meant for infrastructure projects in the region is still lying unspent — a reality check that surfaced in the Parliament on Thursday.Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, minister of state for development of north eastern…
