Toyota to Set Up First R&D Centre in Bengaluru by 2027: Report

Mangaluru–Bengaluru Day Trains Suspended for 154 Days

South Western Railway has announced the suspension of daytime train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru from June one to November one, twenty twenty-five, due to electrification work on the Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road ghat section. The 154-day disruption is part of a larger infrastructure upgrade to modernise rail services.The project will enable the introduction of electric locomotives, improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions. However, the timing has drawn criticism from passengers, welfare associations, and public interest groups who argue the move lacks adequate consu..

Mapusa to Launch Rs 240 Million Projects for Urban Development

Mapusa will soon unveil infrastructure projects worth Rs 240 million, spearheaded by the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA), aimed at improving the town’s civic and commercial infrastructure.Key projects include a six-floor commercial complex near Alankar Theatre in Angod and the renovation of the old municipal building into a modern library. These initiatives are designed to support Mapusa’s growth and improve quality of life for residents.Additionally, the town is undergoing further infrastructure enhancements, such as a Rs 80 million road-widening project between Gandhi Chowk an..

BBMP to Spend Rs 537 Million on Consultants for Infra Projects

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is set to spend Rs 537 million on consultancy services for various infrastructure projects under the Brand Bengaluru initiative. The move is part of Karnataka’s broader aim to decongest the city and strengthen mobility.BBMP has already spent over Rs 140 million for detailed project reports (DPRs), including Rs 95 million to Rodic Consultants for an eighteen-kilometre tunnel road from Hebbal to Silk Board and Rs 47 million to Altinok Consulting for a feasibility study on a 170-kilometre network. Another Rs 90 million is planned for Rodic’s DPR o..