Goyal Advocates Incentives for Precast Construction in Mumbai
Union Minister Piyush Goyal proposes tax concessions and incentives to promote precast and steel construction methods, aiming to reduce dust pollution in Mumbai ahead of civic polls.
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Bihar Training for Quality Block Office Construction
Bihar's building department launches a training programme for engineers & contractors to ensure timely, high-quality construction of new block offices across the state. Strict quality norms announced.
Rs 1,500 Crore Pathashree Urban Road Scheme Launched
West Bengal govt launches Pathashree Urban, a Rs 1,500 crore scheme to repair and construct 11,365 roads across urban areas, starting with 112 stretches in Kolkata. Read details.
Akasa Air Passengers Stranded in Pune for Over 6 Hours
Over 200 Akasa Air passengers in Pune faced severe delays on flights to Goa and Ahmedabad, with waits exceeding 6 hours and no clear communication from the airline. Read about their ordeal.
Rs 100 Crore for Madurai Road Repairs, Deadline Feb-Mid
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
State Orders Strict Road Construction Norms for Ludhiana MC
Local Bodies Department directs Ludhiana MC to enforce road quality norms, mandatory lab tests & on-site supervision to ensure smooth travel and prevent fund wastage.
Man dies after bike falls into bridge construction pit in Amreli
A 38-year-old tea stall owner died after his motorcycle plunged into a pit on Liliya Road in Amreli. His wife and niece were injured. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
SC exempts off-road industrial equipment from road tax
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that heavy construction and industrial equipment used within premises are not liable for road tax, providing major relief to sectors like cement and mining. Read the full details.
CPM Hunger Strike Protests Trichy's Worsening Traffic Bottlenecks
Frustrated by escalating traffic jams, CPM & VCK held a hunger strike near Trichy Central Bus Stand. They demand urgent completion of delayed RoBs & ring road to curb accidents. Read more.
Telangana's 5-Day Road Safety Drive Targets Youth, Students
Telangana launches a 5-day Road Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 to combat rising accidents. Justice Koshy reveals a 5.6% surge in 2025, with 24,826 cases. Learn about the campaign's focus on student awareness and curriculum integration.
Kerala Road Project Faces Delay After Contract Termination
The crucial second phase of the Vazhayila-Nedumangad road widening project in Thiruvananthapuram faces fresh delays after KRFB terminated the contract with KCP Infra Ltd. A new tender will open on Jan 14.
Mumbai Congestion Delays IndiGo Flight to Nagpur
Heavy air traffic at Mumbai airport caused a significant delay for an IndiGo flight to Nagpur. Passengers faced a two-hour wait. Read more about the air traffic congestion issues.
Man held for stealing 2,5-tonne NH construction materials
Kallambalam police arrested Vinod (37) for stealing steel pipes and iron rods meant for highway works. Materials recovered from a Paravur scrap shop. Read the full investigation details.
Hubballi families wait months for promised homes
36 families displaced for road work in Hubballi face indefinite wait for compensatory housing, contrasting with swift Bengaluru rehab. Officials cite power connection issues.
Bihar's Major Road Infrastructure Overhaul with New Highways
Bihar embarks on a massive road infrastructure transformation with its first six-lane national highway and four new expressways. Key projects like Varanasi-Aurangabad to be completed by 2026, slashing travel time and boosting the economy. Read more.
Baghpat serves notices to 29 illegal colonies, school
Baghpat authorities serve notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school for unauthorized construction. Demolition looms if violations are not rectified. Read the full story.
Rs 664.67 Crore Sanctioned for Chhattisgarh Road Projects
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
Delhi-Patna trains delayed up to 12 hours due to dense fog
Dense fog and poor visibility severely disrupted train operations on the Delhi-Patna route, causing massive delays and passenger hardship. Key trains like Rajdhani and Sampoorna Kranti were delayed by over 10 hours. Read more for details.
2 Labourers Die in Ahmedabad Building Site Accident
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
Dense Fog Disrupts Rail Ops in Chandigarh for 8th Day
Dense fog continues to cripple rail services in Chandigarh for the 8th consecutive day, causing major delays to Shatabdi, Vande Bharat & long-distance trains. Check latest updates before you travel.
Maurya Reviews Slow Ganga Bridge Work in Prayagraj
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya inspected the six-lane Ganga bridge in Prayagraj, expressing displeasure over delays. He ordered officials to expedite work for a May 2026 deadline. Read more.
Haryana orders probe into Rs 1,500 crore workers' board scam
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij recommends a state or central agency probe into an alleged Rs 1,500 crore scam in the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Massive irregularities found in work slips and registrations.
Delhi-Patna Rail Chaos: Fog Causes 16-Hour Delays
Dense fog and bad weather severely disrupted Delhi-Patna rail services, with Tejas Rajdhani delayed by 16 hours. Read the full report on the widespread passenger inconvenience.
Nagpur: Contractor Spared in Fatal Construction Site Accident
Pachpaoli police book only tanker driver, not contractor, after fatal accident on flyover stretch. Residents flag ongoing safety hazards, dust, and chaos. Details inside.
3 Die in Hyderabad After Falling Into Under-Construction Culvert
Three young men died after their bike fell into a deep, unmarked pit on an under-construction road in Sanga Reddy. Read the full details of this heartbreaking accident.
CPI Criticises Delays in Govt Housing Scheme in Madurai
CPI and AITUC leaders in Madurai criticise government delays in implementing a Rs 4 lakh housing scheme for construction workers and granting land titles. Details on the party's 100th-anniversary plans.
Nagpur Students Risk Lives on Dangerous Road to School
Over 500 students in Nagpur face daily hazards on a treacherous road near schools due to NHAI flyover work. Parents demand urgent safety measures. Read more.
Centre Blocks Pension Funds, Kerala Govt Pays Advance
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal alleges the central government has failed to transfer welfare pensions, despite the state advancing Rs 25 crore. Over 8.4 lakh beneficiaries affected.
MLA Mahesh Tenginakai Inaugurates Build Expo-2025 in Dharwad
Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai inaugurated Build Expo-2025 at Karnatak College ground. The expo highlights sustainable construction tech and connects industry stakeholders. Read more.
Nagpur flyover work leaves roads damaged, commuters at risk
Prolonged construction of Nagpur's Y-shaped flyover has severely damaged roads on the Kadbi-Mominpura stretch, causing daily hazards and traffic snarls. Residents demand urgent action.
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