30 MW hydro project installations begins in Tripura

09 Oct 2023 CW Team

Prof Dr Manik Saha, Chief Minister, Tripura, announced that Tripura Power Generation (TPGL) had commenced the process of installing 30-megawatt capacity small hydropower plants in various locations across the state. He made this declaration while inaugurating a workshop titled "Energy Transition of Tripura" at Hotel Polo Tower on the same day.

Inaugurating the workshop, which was organised by the Department of Power and the Asian Development Bank, the Chief Minister emphasised the global significance of renewable energy in fostering a clean environment and conserving resources for future generations. He highlighted that our country stood at the forefront of developing nations in raising socio-economic standards while ensuring environmental cleanliness. He mentioned that the nation gave paramount importance to the promotion and expansion of renewable energy. According to him, renewable energy had become the most crucial factor and hope for preserving the pristine environment and plant resources for future generations. Dr Saha also pointed out that Modi had emphasised renewable energy at the G20 summit in Delhi recently.

Infrastructure Transport

05 Feb 2026

MMRDA Installs 325-Tonne Steel Spans on Mumbai Metro Line 4

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a key construction milestone on Metro Line 4 with the successful installation of three large steel spans at Bhandup West during overnight operations.The spans, together weighing 325 metric tonnes, were launched using eight heavy-duty cranes and 12 multi-axle vehicles. The operation required precise engineering and meticulous planning to minimise disruption in the densely populated suburban area.Due to effective inter-agency coordination, the work—originally scheduled across four nights—was completed within just two n..

CMRL Targets March 2027 Opening for Vadapalani–Panagal Park

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is progressing as scheduled to open the Vadapalani–Panagal Park section of Phase II’s Corridor 4 by March 2027. The 3.5 km underground stretch is part of the 26.1 km Corridor 4 connecting Lighthouse with Poonamallee Bypass.Construction activities are advancing steadily, with tunnelling works between Vadapalani and Panagal Park already completed. Track-laying operations are expected to commence shortly. At Panagal Park station, structural works have reached the concourse and platform levels, while excavation continues at the lowest level.CMRL is also consid..

Maha-Metro Invites Pune Metro Civil Maintenance Bids

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) has invited bids for the annual civil maintenance contract of the Pune Metro Rail Project. The tender, bearing ID and number P1-O&M-20/2025, is scheduled to close on 23 February 2026, with a pre-bid meeting slated for 10 February 2026. The earnest money deposit (EMD) for the contract is Rs 3,50,500, and the duration of the contract is one year.The scope of work includes annual civil maintenance of 28 elevated and underground stations, 28.079 km of elevated viaduct including steel bridges, 12.15 km of tunnels, and two depots under the ..