
Odisha Viaduct to Be India’s Second Longest by August 2026

Siemens Wins Rs 773 Cr Deal for Nagpur Metro Phase 2
Siemens Limited has secured two high-value contracts from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro) for providing signalling and telecommunications solutions for Phase 2 of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project. Valued at Rs 773 crore in total, the contracts cover design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of state-of-the-art train control and communication technologies.The 42-month contract involves the deployment of Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling systems and advanced telecommunications infrastructure across the extended metro network. Siemens will also enhanc..

Chennai Metro to Install Real-Time Info Boards Across City
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has initiated a project to install digital display boards at key public locations to guide commuters using real-time data. The initiative aims to enhance multi-modal integration by providing seamless travel information at railway stations, airports, shopping malls, IT parks, and educational institutions.According to the tender floated by CMRL, these display boards will feature dynamic information such as Chennai Metro’s 54-km Phase I and Phase I extension route maps, nearest station locations, fare charts, and live train updates. The boards will be placed at..

Rs 13.10 Bn Desalination Plant Cleared for Kakinada SEZ
Kakinada SEZ Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Auro Infra Realty and Infrastructure, is set to construct a 3x50 MLD desalination plant in Kona Village, Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh, with a total investment of Rs 13.10 billion. The project received a positive recommendation for Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance from the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Forests, Government of India, during a meeting held on 26 June.The planned desalination plant will significantly strengthen water supply infrastructure for industrial and port operations in the region. Accordi..