Ghatkopar Bridge Completion Pushed to June 2027
The completion of the Ghatkopar railway overbridge in Mumbai has been delayed to June 2027, nearly two years beyond the original 2025 deadline. The bridge, a key link between Ghatkopar East and West, is being reconstructed to ease traffic in the eastern suburbs.Built seventy-eight years ago, the structure was flagged as overloaded by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay following the Gokhale Bridge collapse. The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation, funded by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, is overseeing the rebuild.The new design includes a cable-stayed span over r..
GAIL, Karnataka Sign Pact to Develop One GW Green Projects
GAIL (India) Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Karnataka to explore renewable energy projects totalling up to one gigawatt. The projects are planned to be developed over the next five years across the state.Under the agreement, the Karnataka government will assist GAIL in obtaining necessary approvals, registrations, and incentives through relevant departments, in line with existing policies.State Energy Minister K. J. George said the collaboration reflects Karnataka’s leadership in renewable energy and will support India’s clean energy transition. He ..
DP World Achieves 65 Per Cent Green Power Use in 2024
DP World sourced 65 per cent of its electricity from renewable energy in 2024, according to its latest sustainability report. The Dubai-based logistics and port operator invested $1.17 Bn in green infrastructure, including fleet electrification and clean energy systems.The funds were part of a $1.5 Bn Green Sukuk raised in 2023, with $1.17 Bn already allocated to eligible low-carbon projects. In addition, DP World issued a $100 Mn Blue Bond, marking the first of its kind among corporates in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.The Blue Bond will support sustainable marine tr..
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