The Kakinada Smart City Project, launched in 2015, has not lived up to expectations despite significant funding. The goal was to create a sustainable and inclusive city with improved infrastructure and services. However, only a fraction of the planned budget has been released, leading to delays and incomplete projects. Critics point out the lack of…
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed support for Kerala’s K-Rail project but stated that the Centre would only back it if the state addresses technical and environmental concerns. He met with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to discuss the project. Vaishnaw also inspected railway infrastructure in the state and announced plans to develop the Angamaly-Erumeli Sabarimala…
Prabhas’s upcoming film Fauji is rumored to have an impressive budget of ₹400 crores, making it the second most expensive film of his career. Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, the period epic set in the pre-Independence era requires extensive set work and CGI to recreate the historical context accurately. The budget reflects Prabhas’s increasing market presence…
A new flyover project in Jaipur aims to ease traffic congestion for the 1.25 million daily commuters in the area. The construction of flyovers at Bhankrota and Kamala Nehru Nagar intersections is almost complete, with plans to upgrade the Ajmer Road intersection as well. The project, costing around Rs 200 crore, is expected to reduce…
The Musandam Governorate has launched a project to establish tourist rest houses in coastal and mountain villages, in collaboration with various organizations. The aim is to encourage investment in developing these rest houses to boost tourism in the region. A workshop was organized to discuss the importance of these rest houses in developing the tourism…
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology signed an agreement to establish the Al Mughsail Road Bridge project in Salalah, costing over RO9 million. The project will improve traffic flow to the western parts of Dhofar Governorate. The bridge will be 630 meters long, with 20 columns and two side pillars, featuring six arches….
Muscat Municipality recently held the Oman Urban Hackathon competition to showcase Omani engineers’ and urban planners’ talent in designing sustainable urban sites. Teams presented their ideas for the City Amphitheatre site at Qurum Park and Al Manuma Souq to a panel of judges. The winning designs focused on community needs, economic feasibility, and sustainability, incorporating…
Construction of the largest flagpole in Oman is well underway, with the structure currently standing at an impressive 50 meters in height and expected to reach 126 meters upon completion. The flagpole, located near the Ministries District in Al Khuwair, will be part of an 18,000-square-meter development that will include business activities, entertainment, and sports…