Utilities being shifted to gear Joka Metro Work
Utilities being shifted to gear Joka Metro Work
The Joka-Esplanade Metro underground tunnel project is under way. To facilitate ramp construction, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) began moving utilities after Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) widened a 400 m section of Diamond Harbour (DH) Road between Mominpore crossing and Mayurbhanj crossing.
RVNL has purchased property from the Command Hospital and moved its boundary wall five metres inward in order to enlarge the road. The officials provided feedback on the project by saying the remaining land would be turned over eventually. But the vital site that would serve as the startin..
50% security deposit to be paid before illegal construction hearing
Next time an individual applies for the regularisation of illegal construction, he/she will need to pay a 50% security deposit after the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) building department decides to direct the case to a special official for hearing.
Following the newly framed rules as per the provision of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Act, an individual has to deposit 50% of the calculated fees for retention of unauthorised construction before placing the matter before the special officer for hearing. According to KMC officials, depending on the size and constr..Rajarhat’s construction waste recovery plant to begin work in April
The construction waste recovery facility in Rajarhat is nearing completion. As per a Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) official, the plant is likely to begin its work in April.
It will have the capacity to manage 500 tonnes of waste in a day. The facility will crush construction wastes into aggregates that can then be mixed with concrete to pave roads. Construction waste contains head break concrete blocks of pile caps and broken tiles that are not biodegradable. Instead of disposing of, they can be used for paving driveways. A 5-acre land has been prepared for the setting..Agartala-Akhaura Railway Link Opens
The Agartala-Akhaura railway link, a significant project under the Maitri Setu initiative, is set to become operational soon, according to the Chief Minister of Tripura. This cross-border rail connection aims to enhance connectivity between India and Bangladesh, fostering better economic ties and cultural exchange. The project includes a 12.03 km long rail line, with 5.46 km within India and 6.57 km in Bangladesh, linking Agartala in Tripura to Akhaura in Bangladesh.
The railway link is expected to reduce travel time and logistical costs significantly, boosting trade and tourism. It wi..
India to Become World?s 2nd Largest Urban Metro Network in 2 Years
India is on track to have the world's second-largest urban metro network within the next two years, according to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The expansion is part of the government's broader urban infrastructure development strategy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Currently, over 1,000 kilometres of metro rail projects are under construction in various cities, including Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Ahmedabad. These projects are part of the government's commitment to enhancing urban mobility and infrastructure.
The Union Mi..