
PM Modi Launches Rs 51 Bn Projects in Arunachal Pradesh

NHAI Tightens RFP Rules To Boost Highway Project Quality
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revised its Request for Proposal (RFP) framework to improve the execution quality of National Highway projects, minimise delays, and reduce lifecycle costs. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways stated that the changes are intended to ensure that only technically competent and experienced contractors qualify for large-scale highway developments.A key reform redefines the “Similar Work” criterion in bid qualifications. Previously, contractors often misrepresented minor works as equivalent to full-scale highway projects to meet eligib..

PNC Infratech Bags Rs 4.96 Billion Bridge Project In Bihar
PNC Infratech Ltd announced on Friday that it has received a letter of acceptance (LoA) worth Rs 4.96 billion from the Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC).The project entails constructing a high-level bridge and approach road along the Hathouri–Atrar–Bavangama–Aurai Road, covering 21.3 km. The contract, awarded under the EPC model, is slated for completion within 1,095 days, or three years.The company confirmed that neither its promoters nor group entities hold any interest in the awarding authority. The LoA follows PNC’s earlier announcement on 5 September, when the proje..

Pampore Residents Struggle As Smart City Buses Detour
Residents of Pampore are facing severe inconvenience as the Smart City bus service on route 7A continues to bypass the town, forcing commuters to seek alternative transport.The service, connecting Jahangir Chowk in Srinagar to Pahoo via Pampore Road, was suspended earlier this month after heavy rainfall on 5 September damaged the embankment at Drangbal due to the Jhelum river overflowing. Operations were temporarily halted for reconstruction work.Although repairs were reportedly completed several days ago, buses continue to detour via the Panthachowk bypass, skipping Pampore’s main market an..