Report on Palampur-Hamirpur Highway Widening to Reach Centre

MSRTC Plans 98-Year Leases to Boost Bus Stand Revenues

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to overhaul its revenue model by extending the lease tenure of its bus stands from 60 years to 98 years under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The new strategy is part of MSRTC’s efforts to revive its financial health and create a sustainable income stream through long-term leasing and commercial redevelopment.The move comes as the transport body, which has served the state’s intra-city and rural transport needs for over seven decades, faces mounting financial stress. MSRTC’s accumulated losses have reached approx..

Badrinath to Become Smart Spiritual Hill Town by 2026

Badrinath Dham is undergoing a major transformation into a 'Smart Spiritual Hill Town', under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the direct leadership of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The initiative seeks to reimagine the revered Himalayan pilgrimage destination for the next 50 years, with a comprehensive upgrade to infrastructure and pilgrim services.At the core of this transformation is the Shri Badrinath Dham Corridor Project, which is being rapidly executed with civil works by M/s Gawar Construction Limited and architectural planning by INI Design Studio. The ..

Bihar to Upgrade 526 Rural Roads by March 2026

In a major infrastructure initiative, the Bihar Rural Works Department (RWD) has secured administrative clearance and awarded tenders for the renovation of 526 rural roads across Muzaffarpur district. The comprehensive upgrade, estimated to cost Rs 8 billion, aims to be completed by March 2026 and is expected to significantly improve access in flood-prone and underserved regions.The project will rehabilitate over 1,000 kilometres of rural roadways across three administrative divisions in the district:Division One: Approximately 200 roadsDivision Two: 137 roadsWestern Division: Remaining routes..