Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway: 72km Karnataka Stretch Completed
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has completed the 72-km stretch of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway that falls within Karnataka. The project, which faced delays due to local objections over the relocation of the Guddamma Temple at Jinnagara, has now moved past its final hurdle. After over two years of negotiations with villagers and the state government, NHAI successfully shifted the temple and constructed the remaining 500-meter section of the road. Despite the construction being completed, NHAI has yet to announce when motorists will be allowed to use the new road. The expres..
NHAI Officials Inspect NH 181 Ghat Section
Officials from the environment wing of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) inspected the ghat section of NH 181 between Kallar and Ooty on Monday, following a directive from the Madras High Court. The inspection was carried out in connection with a case concerning vertical cuttings made by the National Highways-Tamil Nadu state wing on the uphill side of the ghat road. The chief general manager of the NHAI's environmental wing, a respondent in the case, led the inspection of the 38-km stretch. During the visit, officials discovered multiple instances of illegal rock quarrying, wher..
Saatvik Green Energy and MSEDCL partner for solar pumps in Maharashtra
Solar PV module manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy has joined hands with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) to supply solar-powered submersible pumps across 250 sites in Maharashtra. These pumps, with capacities between 3HP and 7.5HP, are designed to support irrigation, drinking water, livestock, and pond management in areas with limited electricity access. The solar pumps are built with durable stainless steel and feature high-efficiency motors and controllers, all certified by NABL-accredited labs to ensure quality. By operating solely on solar power, they aim to of..