

Vijayawada Metro Phase 1 Gets Rs 2.05 Bn Consultant Boost
The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to appoint a general consultant for Phase 1 of the Vijayawada Metro Rail Project. The consultancy work is valued at approximately Rs 2.05 billion.Phase 1 of the Vijayawada Metro encompasses two corridors, spanning a total length of 38.40 kilometers and includes 33 stations. The selected consultant will be responsible for preparing a combined Detailed Project Report (DPR) and providing comprehensive project management services. Interested firms are required to submit their proposals by 3:00 P..

Mulugu Gets Rs 48 Mn Boost for New Bus Terminal
The Telangana government has initiated the construction of a new hi-tech bus terminal in Mulugu district with an investment of Rs 48 million. The foundation was laid by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Tribal Welfare Minister Seethakka, with the project expected to be completed in six months.The terminal will feature modern amenities such as green landscaping, drinking water facilities, and commercial space—four shops on the first floor and seven on the ground floor—spanning around 4,000 square feet.In addition to this, a smaller bus station in Mangapet has been approved with a budg..

Cabinet Approves Revised SHAKTI Policy for Coal Allocation
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) Policy to streamline coal allocation to the power sector. The revised policy introduces two distinct windows for coal linkage: 1. Window-I: Provides coal linkage at notified prices to Central and State Government-owned power generation companies (Gencos), including joint ventures and their subsidiaries. States can utilize these linkages for their own Gencos or allocate them to Independent Power ..