HC Quashes 17-Year-Old Land Acquisition for NICE Road
Karnataka High Court cancels land acquisition for NICE Road notified in 2007, citing inordinate delay and violation of landowners' rights. A major victory for affected farmers.
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Tree in middle of Nagpur road poses major safety risk
A newly built stretch of Nagpur's Besa-Pipla road has a dangerous flaw: a full-grown tree left in the carriageway. Commuters call it a death trap. Read about the oversight and delays.
Nagpur Road-Widening Project Creates Dangerous Obstruction
A road-widening project at Nagpur's Shatabdi Square has backfired, leaving a full-grown tree in the middle of the carriageway, severely disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns. Read more about this planning lapse.
PPA Inspects Polavaram Project, Stresses Timely 2027 Completion
A high-level PPA delegation led by CEO Yogesh Paithankar inspected the Polavaram irrigation project, expressing satisfaction with progress. Officials aim to complete the national project by 2027, ahead of the next Godavari Pushkarams.
Hubballi Flyover: MG Park Land Acquired for Road Widening
Hubballi's flyover project advances as land from Mahatma Gandhi Park is acquired to build a 7-metre concrete road and drain. The upgrade from asphalt promises better infrastructure. Read more.
Karnataka Nod for Bedthi-Varada River Linking Project DPR
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced state approval for the Detailed Project Report of the Bedthi-Varada river interlinking project. The Rs 10,000 crore project will see major central funding. Read the full details.
India's First Elevated Railway Terminal Proposed in Yelahanka
Bengaluru's Yelahanka to get India's first fully elevated railway terminal at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The project aims to decongest the city and boost connectivity. Read for details.
2 New Pontoon Bridges in Prayagraj for Magh Mela Traffic
PWD to build two extra pontoon bridges over Ganga at Phaphamau for Magh Mela, operational until May to ease congestion. Read about the construction timeline and traffic plans.
Kanpur Officials Plan AI Surveillance, Traffic & Cleanup Drive
Kanpur's top officials, led by Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal, reviewed ICCC plans for AI surveillance, traffic management, and a major joint cleanup campaign. Key decisions include expanding ANPR cameras and integrating 3,000 CCTV feeds.
Kerala HC: PwD Rank List Extended to May 2026
Kerala govt extends PwD rank list validity to May 31, 2026 for backlog vacancies in aided schools. High Court adjourns hearing after state's submission. Details inside.
Ajmer Engineers Strike Over Attack on PWD Official
Engineers in Ajmer held a pen-down strike demanding safety after advocates attacked a senior PWD engineer. The Bar Association also suspended work over facility issues. Read the full story.
Kochi Biennale Island Mural Project Engages Public
The Kochi Biennale Foundation's Island Mural Project is turning Fort Kochi and Mattancherry into vibrant public art spaces. Featuring works by Aravani Art Project, Osheen Siva, and more, it runs until March 31, 2026. Explore the stories!
Odisha Studies Impact of Key Irrigation Projects on Farmers
Odisha govt begins a crucial impact assessment of Upper Indravati & Lower Suktel irrigation projects to boost farm productivity & rural livelihoods. Key insights expected.
Goa's Rs 34 Lakh Plan to Stop Highway Encroachments
North Goa District Road Safety Committee proposes hiring 3 patrol vehicles for PWD to tackle encroachments on NH 66 & NH 748. Proposal awaits state govt sanction. Details inside.
Belagavi's First Flyover Approved at Rs 275.5 Crore
Belagavi's long-awaited first flyover, a 2 km Elevated Corridor from Hotel Sankam to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, gets administrative approval. Read about the project's details and impact.
HC Seeks Shimla Traffic Solution Report by March 19
Himachal Pradesh High Court directs Chief Secretary for detailed affidavit on Shimla's traffic decongestion progress. Next hearing set for March 19. Read the latest.
Verma's 'Govt on Wheels' Inspects South Delhi Infrastructure
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma conducted a ground inspection of key south Delhi stretches, directing officials to expedite road, drainage, and footpath projects. Read about the 'Govt on Wheels' initiative.
Shalimar Bagh gets ₹7.8 crore PWD revamp
Delhi's PWD launches a ₹7.8 crore phased upgrade in Shalimar Bagh, blending folk art murals with road widening, drainage, and pedestrian safety works. Read details.
J&K Dy CM asks BJP to name 'big leader' in Ratle row
Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary calls for inquiry into alleged BJP leader interference in 850 MW Ratle hydro project, citing delays and 'parchi' system. Read the full story.
Chandigarh's Rs 2,160 Crore, 1,050-Bed Medical Hub Approved
Chandigarh is set to get a massive 1,050-bed Regional Medical Hub in Sector 53 within 42 months. The Rs 2,160 crore project will boost maternal, child, and super speciality care for North India. Read more.
Nagpur's Chinchbhuvan-Mihan Flyover Work Begins, Hits Traffic
PWD starts foundation work on Nagpur's ₹619-cr Chinchbhuvan-Mihan flyover, causing bottlenecks on NH 44. Project aims to cut accidents and congestion, set for Nov 2027 completion. Read details.
Uttarakhand's Rs 1,640 Crore Bridge Upgrade Plan
Uttarakhand PWD to upgrade 235 bridges for defense & tourism. Rs 1,640 crore project starts July 2026, boosting load capacity for Char Dham & border logistics. Read more.
Delhi PWD installs stray dog helpline signs on major roads
Delhi PWD mandates helpline signage on key roads for stray dog complaints, following a Supreme Court directive. Aim is faster reporting and response to improve public safety.
Ajmer Lawyers Protest, Manhandle Official Over Speed Breakers
Advocates in Ajmer blocked Jaipur Road for hours, manhandling a PWD official during a protest demanding speed breakers for safe road crossing. Police intervened, and officials gave assurances. Read the full details.
MP's Rs 1 Lakh Crore Highway Plan with NHAI Unveiled
Madhya Pradesh PWD Minister Rakesh Singh announces a massive Rs 1 lakh crore MOU with NHAI for high-speed corridors, including a unique 'Tiger Corridor', to boost state's economy and connectivity.
Delhi's Outer Ring Road to get new crash barrier
Delhi PWD allocates ₹2.6 crore for a new crash barrier on Outer Ring Road between Madhuban and Mukarba Chowk to prevent head-on collisions and improve road safety. Read more.
550-Metre Pontoon Bridge Approved for Kanpur's Ganga Crossing
A 550-metre pontoon bridge will be built near Shuklaganj to ease public movement in Kanpur-Unnao as the new Ganga bridge will take two years. The Rs 1.5 crore project aims to solve a major connectivity crisis. Read the full details.
Dehradun Road Widening Plan Sparks Local Opposition
A plan to widen Dehradun's Garhi Cantt-Dakra road to four lanes faces opposition from traders and residents over feasibility, traffic bottlenecks, and environmental damage. Read more.
Rajasthan to enact strict law against water theft
Rajasthan govt announces new stringent law to prevent water theft and ensure equitable distribution. Major projects like ERCP worth Rs 9400 crore underway to address scarcity. Read more.
CP's Smart City Project Fails: Wi-Fi, Charging Stations Defunct
New Delhi's Connaught Place 'CP LYF' smart city project lies in ruins. Public Wi-Fi is unusable, charging ports are stolen or broken, and digital displays show only ads. Discover the broken promises of digital India.
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