Leadership changes spark concerns over smart city project’s quality and transparency, ET Infra
The abrupt transfer within Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has created uncertainty amongst officials regarding the handover of smart city project developments. The situation is particularly complex as Rudresh Gali, who served as managing director of Hubballi-Dharwad Smart City Limited (HDSCL), is set to replace Ishwar Ullagaddi as HDMC commissioner. According
Amit Shah inaugurates, lays foundation stone for 37 development projects worth approximately Rs 651 crore in Ahmedabad, ET Infra
“>Conveying gratitude to the residents of Ranip, he said, “The people of this area have elected me five times as an MLA and twice as an MP. Serving this region is my duty.” Union Home Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 37 public welfare projects worth approximately
Naxal-hit states get Rs 3,450 cr in FY24 for improving infrastructure, ET Infra
To combat left-wing extremism (LWE), the Centre provided ₹3,450 crore of funding in 2023-24 to the eight LWE-affected states to fill the critical gaps in public infrastructure and services in the most affected districts. There are 25 most LWE affected districts across eight states, according to the government. The Centre
Blackstone plans to invest $11 bn in Maha, nearly half in Mumbai 3.0, ET Infra
Blackstone Group, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, is planning to invest up to $11 billion to develop real estate and infrastructure assets, including data centres, in Maharashtra’s key cities over the next three-five years. The US-based institutional investor has signed three separate agreements in Davos with the state government
Naxal-hit states got Rs 3,450 cr in FY24 for improving infra, ET Infra
To combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE), the Centre has spent ‘100 crore in the past one year on central agencies for hiring helicopters by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), according to annual data of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The funds were used for payment of bills pertaining
Bill Gates & global giants invited to boost IT, health and infra in Andhra Pradesh, ET Infra
The chief minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, and the minister for IT and electronics, Nara Lokesh, invited Bill Gates to support IT development in Andhra Pradesh. Lokesh invited Gates to participate in the advisory board of the world-class AI university being set up in Andhra Pradesh. He also urged the Bill
Adani Infra seeks CCI clearance to acquire majority stake in PSP Projects, ET Infra
Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Infra has sought approval from fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) for acquiring a majority stake in PSP Projects Ltd. Adani Infra, a unit of Adani group’s flagship firm Adani Enterprises. PSP Projects, which has industrial, institutional, residential and luxury projects like the Surat
CM Bhupendra Patel launches construction of 607 anganwadis using LGSF technology, ET Infra
The Government of Gujarat started a unique initiative with the construction of 607 new Anganwadi-Nand Ghars in Gujarat using Light Gauge Steel Frame Technology (LGSF) as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel digitally launched the construction work from Gandhinagar. According to an official release, Patel stated that Anganwadi centres will play a
Himachal CM reviews development projects in Kangra, Infra News, ET Infra
SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday directed the officers to expedite the implementation of the state government’s flagship projects and end delaying the matters. Presiding over the meeting of the officers of Kangra district at Dharamshala, he reviewed the progress of various developmental projects being undertaken
VMRDA to review its master plan 2041, Infra News, ET Infra
Representative image VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh govt had approved ‘master plan 2041′, along with zoning development promotion regulations for Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) in Nov 2021. The plan delineated and designated the VMRDA area into various policy zones, reflecting their growth opportunities and interventions to guide future investments in