Land acquisition notification issued for sector 71/73, 72/72A roads

Chalai Market Revamp May Get Boost From Urban Challenge Scheme

The long-delayed redevelopment of Thiruvananthapuram’s historic Chalai market could soon gather momentum, as the Kerala government seeks funding under the Union government’s newly launched Urban Challenge Scheme. Authorities aim to secure one-third of the project’s estimated Rs 2 billion cost through this Central initiative, recently introduced in the Union Budget.Spearheaded by Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL), the redevelopment is planned in four phases. Phase I, which involves upgrading the internal road network, is nearing completion. However, financial constraints have stall..

Pune To Get AC Smart Toilets At Key Entry Points

Even as the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) grapples with the poor upkeep of 11 high-tech e-toilets installed under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, it has now approved a Rs 43.1 million plan to construct air-conditioned “smart toilets” at major city entry points and the Pune railway station. These new facilities will feature modern amenities such as WiFi and charging ports for mobiles and laptops—akin to those in shopping malls.The existing e-toilets, introduced at prominent spots like Jangli Maharaj Road, Model Colony, Bhandarkar Road, Senapati Bapat Road, Viman Nagar, and Taljai Tekdi, wer..

Ganga Expressway Adopts AI for Real-Time Road Quality Checks

The Yogi Adityanath government has partnered with ETH Zurich and RTDT Laboratories AG to deploy artificial intelligence and sensor-based technology on the Ganga Expressway. This system enables real-time monitoring of construction quality, enhancing both safety and ride comfort.Spanning five hundred and ninety-four kilometres across twelve districts from Meerut to Prayagraj, the Ganga Expressway will be India’s longest. A specially designed Innova vehicle fitted with seven accelerometers now scans all six lanes for surface uniformity and elevation consistency.Unlike traditional methods conduc..