Jacobs Reports Revenue Growth in Infrastructure Service

Jacobs to develop master plan for Indian smart cities in the south

US engineer Jacobs has been selected by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) of India to prepare a masterplan and provide preliminary engineering design for three smart cities in southern India.

The three sites are Palakkad, Kerala, and Ponneri and Dharmapuri-Salem in Tamil Nadu. It will transform these industrial cities into manufacturing and investment destinations for new transport such as roads, railways, water, and social and power infrastructure.

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PNB Official Accused of Embezzling Rs 5 Crore from Bhopal Firm

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has charged a Punjab National Bank (PNB) official with embezzling approximately Rs 4.98 crore from a Bhopal-based infrastructure construction company. The head cashier, Mukul Singh, allegedly conspired with a private individual, Vinod Kumar Singh, to commit the fraud.

The incident occurred at PNB?s Delhi Road Branch in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. According to CBI officials, Mukul Singh, without proper authorization, merged the account of Dilip Buildcon Ltd with that of Vinod Kumar Singh?s company, Star Raze. Subsequently, funds amounting to Rs 4.98 cr..

KMRL's Rs.1.16 Bn Project Delayed Due to Lack of Government Support

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is experiencing setbacks in its ?1.16 billion project as several government departments have reportedly failed to provide necessary support. The project, aimed at enhancing urban transportation infrastructure in Kochi, has encountered delays due to bureaucratic hurdles and insufficient cooperation from concerned government bodies.

According to sources familiar with the matter, the project's progress has been significantly hampered as key departments have not fulfilled their commitments, including providing essential clearances and approvals. This lack..