HCC and Megha Construction lowest bidders for BKC bullet train station

30 Dec 2022 CW Team

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has called for financial bids to design and build the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) high-speed rail station for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. NHSRCL is a division of Indian Railways that oversees high-speed rail projects. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) was established on February 12, 2016, under the Companies Act of 2013, with the goal of financing, constructing, maintaining, and managing India's High-Speed Rail Corridor.

The BKC station will have six platforms, each of which will be nearly 415 metres long (sufficient to accommodate a 16-coach bullet train). The station will be linked to the Metro and the road. The only underground station on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is Bandra Kurla Complex.

Also read:
Gadkari to inspect B’luru-Mysuru expressway on Jan 5
BRO completes 2 bridges near China border in Uttarakhand

Infrastructure Urban

14 Jan 2026

PM Modi Engages Youth at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the concluding session of the second edition of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the culmination of the four-day event on National Youth Day. The programme coincided with the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and witnessed enthusiastic participation from young leaders across the country.Interacting with the youth, the Prime Minister said that many participants were not yet born when he first took oath as Chief Minister, and were still children when he assumed office as Prime Minister in 2014..

India’s Skilling System Shifts to Unified, Outcome-Led Framework

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary chaired the first General Body Meeting of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. Addressing the meeting, the Minister said that India’s skilling ecosystem is undergoing a paradigm shift from fragmented systems to a unified, outcome-oriented framework aligned with education, industry and future technologies, with NCVET playing a central role in making the transition credible, transparent and learn..

25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet Concludes at Paradip

The 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025–26 concluded on a grand note on January 11 at Jayadev Sadan, Paradip Port, after four days of vibrant cultural performances and artistic celebrations. The event was organised by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in association with the Major Ports Sports Control Board and brought together cultural talent from major ports across the country.The valedictory ceremony was graced by P L Haranadh, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Shri Haranadh congratulated all participating artistes for their captivatin..