Major Ports Propose Revised Offer to Resolve Wage Dispute, Avoid Strike

NTPC Floats Tender for 1,000 MWh Battery Storage in Kerala

NTPC Green Energy Limited has issued an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) tender for a 250 MW/1,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Kayamkulam facility in Kerala. The project is split into two segments: Block-1 includes 125 MW/500 MWh connected to the existing 33 kV solar pooling switchgear, while Block-2 comprises 125 MW/500 MWh to be integrated with the 220 kV switchyard.As per the tender guidelines, the scope includes complete design, engineering, packaging, transportation, unloading, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the BESS on a turnkey ..

Plastic Waste Used to Build Roads in Hubballi-Dharwad

In a notable step towards sustainability, the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has shown that single-use plastic waste—often considered a severe environmental threat—can be converted into a valuable resource for infrastructure development.Under an innovative pilot project, plastic waste is being used in the construction of asphalt roads in Lingarajnagar, Hubballi. By merging waste management with infrastructure planning, HDMC is transforming discarded plastic into a sustainable solution that benefits both the urban landscape and the environment.The process begins with daily ho..

Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Nears 2025 Completion

Spanning 132.87 kilometres, the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road (CPRR) is set to transform regional connectivity across Tamil Nadu. The six-lane, access-controlled expressway will link Ennore Port to Mahabalipuram, joining several key national highways. With an estimated cost of Rs 123 billion, the project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. The Tamil Nadu Road Development Company (TNRDC) is overseeing its implementation.The CPRR will pass through seven major urban areas including Singaperumalkoil, Sriperumbudur, Tiruvallur, Tamaraipakkam, Periyapalayam, Puduvoyal, and Kattupalli. Onc..