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Kalaignar Convention Centre Construction Gains Momentum
Construction of the Kalaignar International Convention Centre at Muttukadu has accelerated, with work on the superstructure now underway, according to officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), the agency implementing the project.The Rs 5.25 billion initiative, one of Tamil Nadu’s flagship infrastructure projects, is designed to establish Chennai as a premier destination for large-scale conferences, exhibitions, and global events. Spread across 37.99 acres, the centre will feature world-class facilities capable of hosting multiple high-capacity gatherings.With the casting yard of Chen..

Ambuja To Build Eco-Friendly Cement Unit At Gangavaram Port
Ambuja Cements Limited, part of the Adani Portfolio, has announced plans to establish a cement grinding unit within the industrial estate of Adani Gangavaram Port in Andhra Pradesh. The eight-hectare facility will be developed without any new land acquisition, as it lies within the port’s designated industrial zone.According to a company statement, the upcoming plant is being engineered with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. It will use industrial by-products such as slag and fly ash sourced from nearby steel and power plants, promoting circular economy practice..

NHAI Begins Work On Five New National Highway Projects In Kerala
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated work to develop five new national highway projects in Kerala, aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and easing travel across key transport corridors.According to Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas, the NHAI has begun the process of preparing project documents for upgrading major stretches, including the Ramanattukara–Kozhikode Airport Road, Kannur Airport Road (Chovva–Mattannur), Kodungallur–Angamaly Road, and Vypeen–Matsyafed Tourist Office Road, to national highway status. In addition, proposals are underway f..