Work Pending on 25 GW Hydro and Pump Storage Projects

Rosatom to Began Assembling Reactor Vessel for Leningrad

On March 11, 2025, ZiO-Podolsk JSC (a company of Rosatom's Mechanical Engineering Division) along with the start of the flange machining operations started assembling the RITM-200 unit intended for the new-generation universal nuclear icebreaker Leningrad (the keel-laying ceremony was held in 2024 with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin). Maxim Tyukavkin, Deputy Head of Rosatom’s Mechanical Engineering Division, and Anton Lebedev, Director General of ZiO-Podolsk JSC, participated in the launch ceremony.“The Mechanical Engineering Division of Rosatom has launched the mass..

Kolkata Metro Proposes Extension to Eden Gardens Station

Kolkata Metro authorities have proposed an extension of the Joka-Esplanade Purple Line by 1.6 km to include a new station at Eden Gardens. This development is set to benefit cricket and football fans and daily commuters to nearby areas such as Strand Road, Babughat, Calcutta High Court, and BBD Bag.The proposal has been submitted to the Railway Board for approval. Initially, the plan was to link Eden Gardens to Esplanade via a subway, but the revised proposal now suggests a direct metro station for greater convenience, easing congestion and offering a faster travel option for commuters.Current..

Thiruvananthapuram Corp Plans Waste Treatment Plant

After decentralised waste management proved ineffective and food waste collection faltered following the termination of service providers, the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is preparing to establish a centralised waste treatment plant similar to Brahmapuram. The proposed plan includes the installation of a CBG (compressed biogas) plant to manage the growing solid waste.The city has relied on pig farms and private providers for the disposal of large quantities of biodegradable waste.Estimates indicate that the city generates approximately 423 tonnes of waste daily, with 296 tonnes being biodeg..