

Nitish Unveils Bihar’s First Cable Bridge in Patna
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 17 development projects in Patna district, signalling the state government's continued emphasis on infrastructure, tourism, and welfare in the lead-up to the Assembly elections.Of the projects launched, 12 belong to the power sector and four to the tourism department, showcasing a multi-sectoral development agenda.The centrepiece of the event was the inauguration of Bihar’s first cable suspension bridge across the Punpun River, constructed at a cost of Rs 830 million. Inspired by Rishikesh’s Laxman Jhula..

Saibaba Colony Flyover Work Resumes After 8-Month Delay
After months of prolonged delays, the National Highways (NH) wing of the State Highways Department has finally commenced foundation work for the last remaining pillar of the long-stalled Saibaba Colony flyover project in Coimbatore.The 975-metre-long flyover, which connects Alagesan Road to the MTP Road Bus Terminus near Eru Company, is being developed at a cost of Rs 520 million. However, construction came to a standstill in December last year when workers accidentally damaged an underground drainage (UGD) pipeline.For nearly eight months, the site remained waterlogged with stagnant sewage, a..

Nagaland Assembly Debates PAP, Border and Road Projects
The Nagaland Legislative Assembly, in its session on 2 September, discussed several crucial issues including the reimposition of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) in the state and the status of road development works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).Responding to a starred question from MLA Achumbemo Kikon, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Y. Patton informed the House that the Ministry of Home Affairs had reinstated the PAP requirement in Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram effective 17 December 2024, citing security concerns in border regions. He clarified that no fencing ex..