Health First!

26 Apr 2024 CW Team

At a time when geospatial technologies will play a pivotal role in propelling India’s economic ascent towards a $ 5-trillion economy, Arahas Technologies, with a lineage spanning over two decades, is pioneering geospatial and AI-powered solutions. Apart from structural health monitoring (SHM), the company has left an indelible imprint on sectors like smart cities, utilities, renewable energy and ESG (environmental, social and governance).

Now, why is it important to ensure SHM, especially in high-rises? How can AI and advanced infrastructural monitoring tools make structures safer? Many cities and regions in seismic zones amplify the urgency of this issue. Arahas advocates the integration of advanced health monitoring technology into building structures. To gain an insight into how this new-age technology strengthens the structural integrity of buildings and prioritises the safety and well-being of occupants in a world where intelligent infrastructure is paramount, R SRINIVASAN spoke to Saurabh Rai, CEO, Arahas...

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Infrastructure Transport

29 Oct 2025

Railways approves major upgrade for Telangana traction lines

The Ministry of Railways has approved the upgradation of the electric traction system in two crucial railway sections — Medchal–Mudkhed (225 km) and Mahbubnagar–Dhone (184 km). The projects, costing Rs 1.93 billion and Rs 1.23 billion respectively, will enhance the electric traction capacity from 1X25 KV to 2X25 KV. The work includes modifications to circuit breakers and switching stations, along with the installation of additional conductors. These routes serve as vital links between Northern and Southern India via Hyderabad. Once completed, the upgraded system will reduce voltage dro..

Adani to invest Rs 425 billion more in Maharashtra’s Dighi Port

The Adani Group has committed to invest an additional Rs 425 billion in the Dighi Port project, located along Maharashtra’s coastal Konkan belt, government officials announced on Monday. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)-run Dighi Ports signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to undertake the expansion of the port and related infrastructure. This new commitment comes as part of a broader investment initiative by the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the agreement is among 15 MoUs worth over Rs 560 billion signed during the opening d..

HUDCO, JNPA sign Rs 50 billion deal for port development

In a strategic move, the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) for an investment of Rs 50 billion to revamp and develop port infrastructure. The non-binding agreement is intended to strengthen cooperation on both existing and upcoming infrastructure projects, with a focus on development, financing, and refinancing of port facilities at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port. The MoU was formalised with the signatures of Sanjay Kulshrestha, Chairman and Managing Director of HUDCO, and Unmesh Shar..