Drone scheme for mapping land in Gujarat does not see implementation

Tamil Nadu Sanctions Rs.74.3 Billion for Roads, Bridges

Chennai, 8 July 2025 – The Government of Tamil Nadu has issued two Government Orders (G.O.s) authorising road and bridge infrastructure projects worth a combined Rs 7,430 crore (approx. £701 million or USD 890 million).The rural development department will spend Rs 505.56 crore (approx. £48 million) on constructing 100 high-level bridges across the state, while the state highways department will allocate Rs 6,929 crore (approx. £653 million) for the development of 3,268.53 km of highways under various schemes.Bridges to Meet Local Connectivity NeedsOut of 321 proposed bridges by the Commi..

Rs 80 Million Road Inaugurated to Connect 20 Tribal Villages

A newly constructed 8-kilometre road connecting Pudi, Karangi, and Melikanchuru in Pachipenta mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam District, was inaugurated on Monday by Minister for Women, Child Welfare and Tribal Welfare, Gummidi Sandhya Rani.Built at a cost of Rs 8 crore (approx. £750,000), the road provides crucial connectivity to around 20 tribal villages in the region—many of which were previously accessible only on foot or via ‘Doli’ (manual stretcher transport).Improved Access and Emergency SupportThe minister highlighted that the road would serve as a lifeline, especially during medica..

Road Repair Works Begin in Delhi’s Rohini Sector 20

Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh has inaugurated the road strengthening project in Sector 20, Rohini, undertaken by the Public Works Department (PWD). He urged officials to complete the work on schedule while upholding high construction standards.The initiative follows rising complaints from residents about broken internal roads, which have severely affected commuting, especially during the monsoon season.Key Connectivity ImprovementsAs part of the project, damaged road stretches connecting several pockets in Sector 20 will be repaired:Pocket 10 to Pocket D-4Pocket 14 to Poc..