Category: Infrastructure

Stay informed on infrastructure projects that drive real estate growth, including highways, transport networks, smart city initiatives, and urban development. Understand how these projects impact property values and regional development.

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Thiruvananthapuram Metro Hit by New Route Alignment Delays

Representative image THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail project faces another setback as a high-level meeting led by Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak did not reach an agreement on the route alignment. Stakeholders, including elected officials and senior administrators, emphasized the need for underground lines to protect the heritage sites and green spaces of the city. Currently, the proposed Metro line is set to stretch from Kazhakkoottam to Pappanamcode, passing through Karyavattom, Sreekaryam, Ulloor, Medical College, Pattom, PMG, Palayam, Statue, Overbridge, Thampanoor, Killipalam, Karamana, and Pappanamcode, covering a distance of 21 kilometers. During the latest meeting, various alternative alignments were proposed, with…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

New Bengaluru city corporations receive ₹125 crore boost

BENGALURU: The state government has authorized an initial allocation of Rs 125 crore for the five newly established city corporations, which were created from the previous Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Each corporation will receive Rs 25 crore to manage daily administrative and operational costs until a direct tax remittance system is implemented. This decision follows a proposal presented by the Chief Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) under the Greater Bengaluru Administration Act-2024. The Act, enacted on September 2, 2025, restructured BBMP into five independent municipal corporations: Bengaluru West, Bengaluru South, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru East, and Bengaluru Central.…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Illegal colonies on 155-acre Noida airport land demolished

Representative AI image NOIDA: In a significant crackdown on illegal colonies around the Noida International Airport, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) reclaimed nearly 155 acres of land worth ₹2,500 crore in Bulandshahr on Tuesday. This demolition initiative follows a recent TOI article titled “Khosla ka Ghosla, by Invite” which highlighted how land sharks were misleading potential homebuyers with falsely marketed “prime airport plots” in Khair tehsil, Aligarh. On Tuesday, a team led by OSD Shailendra Kumar Singh demolished unauthorized colonies, including Aeronest Coloniser (Jhajhar), Shri Radha Gauri Enclave (Kakod), and Rudra Properties (Kakod) in Jhajhar and Kakod villages.…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Kolkata Civic Body Mandates Visitor Parking in Large Projects

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: KOLKATA: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has mandated that all residential projects with a built-up area of over 5,000 sq m (approximately 53,000 sq ft) must include parking for visitors. Previously, this requirement applied to projects exceeding 10,000 sq m (100,000 sq ft). To support developers in meeting this requirement affordably, KMC will offer an increased floor area ratio (FAR) to facilitate the construction of additional parking. Of this extra FAR, at least 25% must be allocated for visitor parking. For instance, a project of 50,000 sq ft could potentially…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Bhopal Metro Advances in Land Acquisition Efforts

Representative AI image BHOPAL: Landowners along the proposed route for the Bhopal Metro’s Orange Line are increasingly opting for the Madhya Pradesh Aapsi Kharid Niti – 2014 (Mutual Purchase Policy), which facilitates land acquisition through mutual consent. This policy allows those agreeing to transfer their land for Metro development to receive compensation within two months, simplifying the process and avoiding protracted acquisition procedures. To date, 40 property owners have consented to participate in the scheme. Most will receive compensation for structures on their land, while bhoomi swamis (landowners) will get full compensation as per policy stipulations. The 60-day objection period…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Noida to Map Land and Water Bodies Along Expressway

NOIDA: The Noida Authority is set to conduct a comprehensive topographic survey across key areas of the city to assess land availability, delineate boundaries, and enhance its land bank for future sector development. The agency selection process is currently ongoing, with applications open until September 16. According to officials, this initiative will clarify the status of various land parcels, allowing for systematic and transparent planning of sector developments. “This study is crucial for guiding both current and future developments,” an official stated, noting that the survey will serve as a foundation for upcoming projects in the area. The survey will…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

L&T Looks to Exit Hyderabad Metro Over Challenges

HYDERABAD: Larsen and Toubro (L&T), the principal stakeholder in Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I, has announced its intention to withdraw from the operations of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) for Phase I and will not participate in the proposed Phase II expansion due to substantial operational difficulties and increasing financial losses. In a letter to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs obtained by TOI, KVB Reddy, Managing Director and CEO of L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (L&THMRL), detailed various complications arising from the separate management of stations from the two phases. The letter highlights that having different entities operate…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Mohali Body Threatens FIRs for Illegal Construction in New Chandigarh

MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Development Authority (GMADA) has issued a warning that FIRs will be filed against individuals engaging in illegal construction across six villages in New Chandigarh: Mirzapur, Jayanti Majri, Bharonjian, Karoran, and Seonk. This statement comes in response to recent reports of unauthorized building activities in the region. GMADA has made it clear that any construction undertaken without their prior approval is prohibited, and violators will face stringent legal consequences. In an affidavit presented to the NGT, GMADA’s Additional Chief Administrator (ACA) Rakesh Kumar Popli disclosed that action is being enforced against offenders who have violated various regulations,…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Jaipur: JMC-H Demolishes Two Buildings, Seals One in Walled City

JAIPUR: On Wednesday, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation Heritage (JMC-H) took action to demolish two unsafe buildings in the Walled City area, specifically at Maru Chowk and Nagauri Chowk along Johari Bazaar Road. “Initially, we pinpointed 14 buildings in the Kishanpole zone. Following a comprehensive assessment by technical experts, we identified seven structures requiring immediate demolition. We have commenced the demolition drive,” stated Dilip Bhambhani, the deputy commissioner of the zone. In addition to the demolitions, the JMC-H also sealed another dilapidated building. “Temporary accommodations have been arranged for the residents of these three structures,” Bhambhani added. Amid these activities, JMC-H…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Delhi Metro Revives 2011 Plan: Dwarka-IFFCO Chowk Route Proposed

GURUGRAM: Almost ten years after its proposal, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is revisiting plans to extend metro connectivity from Dwarka to Gurgaon. The proposed extension aims to connect Yashobhoomi station in Dwarka Sector 25 on the Airport Express Line with IFFCO Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway. If approved, this would enhance access for commuters traveling from Dwarka to significant employment hubs like Udyog Vihar, Cyber City, Hero Honda Chowk, Subhash Chowk, and various industrial and IT zones in Sector 44. This is particularly vital given the large volume of air passengers in Gurgaon. Currently, there is no efficient…