Coimbatore Launches Infrastructure Projects for Urban Makeover

Himachal CM Opens Integrated Command and Control Centre in Dharamshala

Himachal Pradesh has launched a new integrated command, control, and crime response centre named ‘Chakshu Chakra’ in Dharamshala, developed under the Smart City Mission. The centre is located at the Superintendent of Police Office and is aimed at enhancing urban surveillance and public safety.A total of 229 CCTV cameras have been installed at 89 critical locations throughout the city. Among these, seven locations feature advanced cameras under the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to aid in traffic regulation and public safety measures.Developed at a cost of Rs 20.72 million, th..

NH Construction from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram to End by Dec 2025

The proposed greenfield highway project between Karur and Coimbatore is likely to face a delay of two years.The construction of the national highway from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram is scheduled for completion by December 2025. This update followed a meeting involving the Union Minister for Road Transport and the Chief Minister of Kerala, where discussions focused on addressing lapses in the construction process, proposed corrective measures, and ensuring accountability.The meeting began with a review of the issues identified in the construction work. Officials from the National Highways A..

Karur-Coimbatore Greenfield Highway Project Likely to Face Delay

The proposed greenfield highway project between Karur and Coimbatore is likely to face a delay of two years.Due to increasing traffic congestion caused by a surge in vehicular movement on the existing highway, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had proposed the construction of a new road connecting Karur and Coimbatore a few years ago. Following the proposal, NHAI conducted multiple surveys to assess traffic volume and determine the alignment of the new route. However, despite being regularly discussed in NHAI meetings, the project made little progress.Subsequently, a consultant w..