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Oriano secures contract for major solar PV project in MP
RVNL wins bid for Nagpur Metro Phase 2 civil package C6 project
Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) has been named the lowest bidder for the civil package C6 of the Nagpur Metro Phase 2 project, according to the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Maha-Metro). The contract entails the construction of 10 elevated metro stations along the 6.6 km western extension (Reach 3A) and the 5.5 km eastern extension (Reach 4A) of the Aqua Line, totaling 19.4 km. Reach 4A includes three stations: Pardi, Kapsi Khurd, and Transport Nagar, while Reach 3A features seven stations: Hingna Mount View, Rajiv Nagar, Wanadongri, APMC, Raipur, Hingna Bus Station, and Hingna. Maha-Metro ..
Chennai Metro receives first driverless train for phase II project
Chennai Metro has received its first driverless trainset for the Phase II project from French multinational Alstom, a leader in smart and sustainable mobility. In February 2024, Chennai Metro ordered 36 trains, each comprising three cars. These trains are designed to run on a 26-kilometer corridor connecting Poonamallee Bypass to Light House, featuring 28 stations—18 elevated and 10 underground. According to a company statement, the new driverless trains aim to offer passengers an efficient, eco-friendly, and comfortable travel experience. The designs were created in Bengaluru. The trainsets..
NGT directs Uttarakhand to provide timeline for waste mgmt in Kedarnath
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed Uttarakhand to submit a timeline for establishing proper sewage treatment and solid waste management facilities in Kedarnath. The directive follows a plea alleging that untreated sewage is being discharged into the Mandakini river, contributing to pollution due to inadequate solid waste management. To assess the situation, the tribunal had formed a joint committee including the Central Pollution Control Board member secretary, the district magistrate of Rudraprayag, and representatives from the regional office of the Union Ministry of Environmen..
