NHAI Steps Up Flood Readiness On National Highways

25 Jun 2025 CW Team

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a 15-day nationwide inspection drive to pinpoint stretches vulnerable to flooding and landslides, ensuring that culverts, bridges and side drains remain clear so rainwater can flow away freely when the monsoon intensifies.

Teams are desilting rain-water-harvesting pits, fixing outlets, repairing potholes on main carriageways and diversions, and clearing weep-holes in reinforced-earth walls to prevent recurring waterlogging that disrupts traffic each year.

Heavy machinery, sandbags, warning signage and other emergency materials have already been pre-positioned at known flood-prone sites, while round-the-clock Emergency Response Teams stand ready to restore connectivity at short notice. Quick-response units in field offices will micro-monitor high-risk spots in close co-ordination with local authorities.

Technology will play a larger role this season: AI-based Intelligent Traffic Management Systems will push real-time weather and congestion alerts to drivers via the RajmargYatra and IMD Meghdoot mobile apps, while drones check pavement cracks and verify proper road gradients.

These pre-emptive measures aim to deliver a safer, smoother journey for millions of highway users throughout the rains.

Real Estate

07 Jul 2026

Pecan Realty Completes Rs 1.5 Billion Transactions

Pecan Realty has recently completed four institutional transactions worth over Rs 1.5 billion over the past two years, strengthening its position as an execution-led real estate platform. The deals include resolution-led acquisitions, structured finance transactions and capital partnerships across its development portfolio.The transactions covered acquisitions through the National Company Law Tribunal process and helped provide repayment or exits to both private and public sector lenders. The company said the deals demonstrate its ability to resolve complex project situations, work with instit..

SNN Estates Expands North Bengaluru Housing Project

SNN Estates has announced an expansion of its SNN Estates Felicity residential project in North Bengaluru following strong buyer demand, with 75 per cent of the first-phase inventory sold within three days of launch.The developer will add 76 apartments in the new phase, taking the project's estimated revenue potential to around Rs 1,000 crore upon completion of Phase 2.Spread across 6.5 acres in Rachenahalli, near Manyata Tech Park, the project comprises 604 apartments in 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 BHK configurations. The development includes a 50,000-sq-ft clubhouse with amenities such as sports co..

SCG Drives ASEAN Industrial Transformation Strategy

SCG is strengthening its focus on ASEAN as a key growth region by advancing industrial transformation, enhancing competitiveness and building resilient regional value chains. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer, SCG, highlighted the need for industries to continuously develop capabilities, strengthen resilience and deepen regional cooperation to achieve sustainable long-term growth.SCG views ASEAN as an important growth engine alongside China, supported by favourable demographics, trade connectivity and investment flows. With ASEAN’s GDP projected to grow by around 4.7..