British Land posts higher half-year profit from retail park investments

Bhopal Metro Launches Mid-2025

The Bhopal Metro, branded as the "Bhoj Metro," is designed to address the city's growing transportation challenges by providing an efficient, eco-friendly alternative to conventional commuting. With a project cost of approximately ?7,000 crores, the metro aims to reduce traffic congestion, cut down travel time, and improve air quality in the city. Phase 1 of the project spans 27.87 kilometers, divided into two corridors: Karond Circle to AIIMS and Bhadbhada Square to Ratnagiri Tiraha. Both corridors are strategically planned to connect major residential, commercial, and institutional hubs of B..

Chandigarh Explores Metro Feasibility Study

The panel comprises representatives from the Chandigarh administration, the Punjab and Haryana governments, and urban transport experts. Its primary focus is to assess technical, financial, and environmental aspects of implementing a metro system in the Chandigarh tricity area, which includes Mohali and Panchkula. Chandigarh’s urban landscape has faced mounting challenges due to population growth and vehicular traffic. A metro system is seen as a potential solution to these problems, offering reduced commute times, decreased road congestion, and lower carbon emissions. The administration has..

Streamlined Clearance for Solar, Wind Projects

Key Highlights of the Revised Procedure: Simplified Application Process: The updated guidelines introduce a simplified, single-window clearance mechanism to reduce bureaucratic delays. This ensures faster processing of applications and project initiation. Reduced Compliance Requirements: Developers of solar and wind projects are now exempt from several compliance conditions previously applicable to large-scale infrastructure projects, considering their low environmental impact. Categorization of Projects: The new norms categorize projects based on their scale and potential environmental impact..