Infrastructure News

Vatika Chowk Elevated Corridor to Transform SPR into Signal-Free Express Route

Gurugram | The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is planning a major infrastructure revamp by introducing a Dwarka Expressway-style elevated road on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR). The proposed 5.5

Demolition Drive Clears 200 Jhuggis in Jailorwala Bagh; 1,078 Families Rehabilitated Under DDA’s In-Situ Project

This image is AI generated New Delhi - In a major clearance operation, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), backed by a special task force, demolished nearly 200 jhuggi structures at

JNU Unveils Major Infrastructure Boost for Engineering and Management Schools

New Delhi - In a transformative move set to redefine the learning environment for professional courses, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has launched a dedicated infrastructure development initiative for its School

PM GatiShakti: 95th Network Planning Group Reviews Key Metro, Highway, and Logistics Projects

In a significant move toward integrated infrastructure development, the 95th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan was convened to evaluate five critical

NHAI Caps Maximum Projects per Engineer to Ensure Quality Supervision

To improve the quality and monitoring standards of National Highway projects, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a significant policy update. Consultancy firms can now assign a

Environmental News

Rajkot Sets New Benchmark in Sustainable Dumpsite Remediation

Rajkot — In a pioneering move towards environmental sustainability, the city of Rajkot has transformed a decades-old landfill—once burdened with over 16 lakh tonnes of legacy waste—into a model for

Green Negligence? CPCB Utilised Just 31% of Environmental Funds in the Past Decade

New Delhi – In a revelation that underscores the persistent disconnect between policy and implementation, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has admitted to using only 31% of the Environmental

GMDA: Gets Green Light to Fell 1,300 Trees for Gurugram Metro Project, Pledges 18,000 Compensatory Plantations

HT Gurugram, May 27, 2025 — In a significant step forward for Gurugram’s long-awaited metro expansion, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has received clearance to fell 1,300 trees along the

NMCG Approves Action Plan 2025 to Advance River-Sensitive Urban Development

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has formally approved the Action Plan 2025 for the River Cities Alliance (RCA), setting a structured and strategic course for advancing river-sensitive urban

Rejuvenating the Yamuna: Can India’s Most Polluted River Be Saved?

The Yamuna River, once revered as sacred and life-giving, now flows through Delhi as a polluted, dying stream. Despite multiple attempts over the decades to clean it, the river continues

Heritage News

Rajon ki Baoli: A Restored Marvel of Lodi-Era Architecture and Water Engineering

In a landmark achievement for heritage conservation, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in partnership with the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI) and the TCS Foundation, has completed the meticulous

Lahori Gate Museum to Revive Chandni Chowk’s Architectural and Cultural Heritage by 2026

New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), in collaboration with Space Architect Firm, is set to transform the historic Lahori Gate into a museum dedicated to the built and

Delhi Assembly Building: A 113-Year-Old Colonial Architecture Marvel to Be Revived as a Living Museum

New Delhi – A silent witness to India’s pre-independence legislative journey, the 113-year-old Delhi Assembly building on Alipur Road is set to embark on a new chapter—as a museum and

Policy & Governance

2.35 Lakh New PMAY‑U 2.0 Homes Sanctioned in Third CSMC Meeting

New Delhi – In a major stride towards delivering affordable urban housing, the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) approved the construction of 2,34,864 homes under the revamped Pradhan Mantri

Delhi Government Approves Major Upgrades for Court Buildings and Juvenile Homes

Delhi Moves to Modernize Judicial Infrastructure and Juvenile Homes This image is AI generated New Delhi - In a major step toward improving legal and correctional infrastructure, the Delhi government

Delhi CM Advocates Reduced Amalgamation Charges and Green Building Policy Expansion

New Delhi — In a major push towards streamlining urban development and promoting sustainable infrastructure, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed the state’s infrastructure task force to review and

Delhi Government to Revise Circle Rates: Committee Formed to Align Property Valuations with Market Trends

In a significant policy move aimed at aligning official property valuations with market realities, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced a revision of the city’s circle rates—the government-notified

IWAI Hosts Landmark Consultative Workshop in Patna to Boost Inland Waterway Transport on River Ganga

Patna | In a significant step toward transforming inland waterway infrastructure in Eastern India, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is hosting a high-level Consultative Workshop on the development

DDA Moves Delhi High Court Against RERA Order, Terms Project Registration Mandate as ‘Jurisdictional Overreach’

In a significant legal development highlighting inter-agency friction, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a directive issued by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA),

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