Madurai's Thirumangalam-Othakadai Metro cost Rs 85 bn

Madurai's industrial sector demands higher land allocation

At a public feedback meeting convened by the Local Planning Authority (LPA) of Madurai regarding the recently unveiled draft masterplan for the city's local planning area, industrial stakeholders pressed for a significant increase in industrial land allocation.

Representatives from bodies such as MADITSSIA and the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industries voiced their concerns, with a notable demand to raise the industrial land allocation from the current 4% to 14% in the local planning area.

During the meeting chaired by District Collector M S Sangeetha, suggestions poured..

Bio-CNG plant coming to Madurai City

In a notable move towards sustainable waste management and renewable energy generation, administrative approval has been granted by the department of municipal administration to the Madurai corporation for the establishment of a bio-CNG plant near the Vellaikal dumpyard. The ambitious initiative, falling under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM 2.0), is projected to incur a cost of Rs 650 million and is expected to revolutionise the city?s approach to wet waste disposal while boosting revenue for the corporation.

According to a senior corporation official, the plant is planned to utilize ..

Kerala govt agrees to revised terms on NH-774 Highway Project

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the Kerala Government has agreed to shoulder 25% of the land acquisition costs for the NH-774 greenfield highway, connecting Kollam in Kerala to Madurai in Tamil Nadu. This is a departure from the initial agreement of 50%, and Kerala has also waived the state GST of 9% for this purpose.

In response to a query from RSP member N K Premachandran, Gadkari stated that the Chief Minister of Kerala has accepted the proposal, pending a formal response from the state government. Emphasising the need for cooperation from state government..

Andhra train crash: CRS report implies avoidable accident

Railway safety experts, loco pilot associations, and trade union representatives attributed primary blame for the collision of two trains in the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway, which resulted in 17 fatalities, to senior railway operating officials. They referred to the October 29, 2023, train accident.

According to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) report, it was found that three trains had overrun two defective signals before the accident. It was alleged that senior operating officials had overlooked these signals. The collision occurred when Train No. 08504 (VSKP-R..

Railways Calls for Bids for Varanasi Division Projects

Indian Railways has initiated the bidding process for various infrastructure projects in the Varanasi division. These projects aim to enhance rail connectivity and modernise facilities in the region, bolstering local transportation and economic growth.

The projects include the construction of new railway lines, upgrades to existing tracks, and improvements in station infrastructure across Varanasi division. This initiative is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to modernise and expand its network, catering to increasing passenger and freight demands.

The bidding process invi..