Cabinet nod for power project in Puducherry

Mumbai to Get New Leak-Proof Waste Compactors Soon

Mumbai is set to receive a fleet of upgraded solid waste compactors designed to prevent leachate from spilling onto roads during transportation, addressing a key source of odour and hygiene concerns, civic officials announced on Tuesday.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing to invite tenders to appoint a new contractor for the transportation of solid waste to the city’s dumping grounds under a revised service-based contract model. This initiative will centralise the waste collection process, said Dr Ashwini Joshi, Additional Municipal Commissioner.The new compactors will ..

Visakhapatnam Metro Project Finally Gathers Pace

After years of prolonged delays and shifting political priorities, the long-anticipated Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project in Andhra Pradesh is finally advancing towards implementation.Initially proposed in 2014 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, the project is now gaining momentum. The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL) has conducted a pre-bid meeting and issued tenders to appoint a consultancy firm responsible for planning, tendering, supervision, and execution.The selected consultancy is expected to be announced on 9 June, marking a crucial milestone towards the ..

Himachal Clears High-Rises, New Jail, and Digital Court Plan

In a major push to modernize urban infrastructure, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved the construction of two high-rise commercial buildings—14 and 17 storeys—at Mohal Chotta Shimla, Dehat Shimla. The project will meet growing administrative and commercial needs while offering modern amenities and sufficient parking.In a key administrative reshuffle, the Wildlife Wing of the Forest Department will move from Shimla to Dharamshala, with its current premises allocated to the CPD KFW Project Office, now relocating to the Conservator of Forests ..