Time for a race

01 Sep 2011 Editorial Team

India's dream to host the Formula One Grand Prix is finally coming true. The F1 GP circuit that is being developed under the leadership of Jaiprakash Gaur, Chairman, Jaypee Group of companies, is fast nearing completion. Designed by Hermann Tilke, Greater Noida, the India - New Delhi circuit will be roughly 5.5 km (3.1 miles). The racing track is a part of the Jaypee Greens Sports City project, India's first Urban Integrated City, spread over 5,000 acre. The project is enveloped in acres of landscaped greens and zen thematic gardens. It comprises perfectly crafted homes with breath-taking views of perennial lakes and canals. With all modern facilities, the city offers regular water supply, electric power supply, centrally monitored 3-tier security system, medical and education facilities. Social clubs, cricket stadium and other international sports centers add to the splendour.

Infrastructure Urban

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HMPL Wins NHAI Toll Contract and Completes Capital Infusion

Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL) has recently received a Letter of Award from the National Highways Authority of India to operate user fee collection at the Rampura Toll Plaza on NH 548B along the Vijayapur–Sankeshwar section in Karnataka. The Rs 138.7 million contract, secured through a competitive e-tendering process, also includes the upkeep of associated toilet blocks as part of its operational scope.HMPL has additionally completed a capital infusion exercise following the allotment of 10,00,000 equity shares of Re 1 each at an issue price of Rs 30 per share to investor Mr Kumar Agra..

DC Reviews Semi Ring Road Phase-II, Seeks Faster Progress

The Deputy Commissioner of Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, recently reviewed the progress of the Semi Ring Road Phase-II Project, which connects Sumbal to Manigam as part of the 4-lane Ring Road. NHAI briefed the district administration through a detailed presentation on site progress, deployed resources, and current challenges. Weather constraints have hindered earthwork and structure concreting, prompting the DC to direct the agency to accelerate execution, scale up manpower and machinery, and run parallel activities. She further instructed NHAI to report issues promptly, maintain close co..

Eviction Begins for Bhubaneswar LPR Road; Protests Erupt

Authorities have recently launched a major eviction drive in Salia Sahi, Bhubaneswar’s largest slum, to clear land for the long-delayed Left Parallel Road (LPR) project intended to ease congestion on the Jayadev Vihar–Nandankanan corridor. A joint team from BMC, BDA and other departments, supported by police, demolished 65 houses and relocated around 80 families on the first day. The BMC has identified roughly 550 structures for removal along a 1-km stretch to enable construction of the 13-km LPR. Officials expect the operation to continue for several more days. While the civic body has p..