Indian Railways has begun constructing the country’s first underground freight logistics station in Surat. The station will span over 100 acres underground, with mechanized cargo movement, temperature control, and express tunnels connecting to the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). This facility will reduce surface congestion and pollution in urb…
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Telangana Turns Fly Ash into Eco Bricks for Low-Cost Housing
Telangana has launched a state-run program that converts fly ash waste from thermal power plants into durable bricks for public housing. These bricks are lighter, heat resistant, and more sustainable than traditional clay bricks. The pilot project in Nalgonda district produced 1 million bricks, used in constructing homes for below-poverty-line fam…
Himachal Pradesh Installs Avalanche Detectors in Key Tourist Corridors
To ensure safety in popular winter zones like Rohtang and Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh has installed avalanche detection systems that monitor snow pressure, temperature shifts, and seismic activity. The devices, mounted on strategic slopes, issue automatic alerts to emergency response centers. Last year’s avalanche near Atal Tunnel emphasized the ne…
Rajasthan Develops Thar Desert Resilience Index
Rajasthan’s Desert Development Department has introduced the Thar Desert Resilience Index (TDRI), a tool to measure ecosystem health, community adaptation, and climate impact across desert districts. The index considers groundwater levels, vegetation, livestock health, and weather variability. Each district will receive an annual rating and reco…
Chandigarh Introduces AI Traffic Violation Detection System
To curb violations and reduce congestion, Chandigarh has rolled out an AI-based traffic violation system across key intersections. Using high-resolution cameras and AI, the system detects red-light jumping, helmetless riding, and overspeeding in real time. Challans are issued automatically via SMS and email. In the first week of operation, over 10…
भारत में बढ़ रही है EV adoption, पर infrastructure अब भी पिछड़ा
भारत में EV sales तेजी से बढ़ रही हैं, खासकर दो-पहिया वाहनों में। लेकिन charging infrastructure अभी भी major cities तक सीमित है। Experts का कहना है कि rural और tier-2 cities में charging stat…
Katrina Kaif ने beauty brand ‘Kay’ को global किया launch
Katrina Kaif ने अपने beauty brand Kay को अब global markets में launch किया है, शुरुआत UAE और UK से की गई है। इस brand में vegan और cruelty-free products पर फोकस है। Katrina ने कहा कि वह Indian products को global shelf त…
Chennai Starts Citywide Tree Census Using Drones
Chennai Corporation has launched a drone-based multispectral tree census program across the city’s green zones, street canopy, and urban wetlands. The drones capture tree count, canopy cover, species type, and health metrics like chlorophyll levels. The data populates a public tree map and aids in heat island and urban planning efforts. 100% of …
Karnataka’s Water Recycling Wastewater Management Policy
Bengaluru’s Water Supply and Sewerage Board has adopted a decentralized wastewater treatment policy requiring all new apartment complexes (200+ units) to install on-site treatment plants (STPs) with ≥90% reclamation. Reclaimed water is used for landscaping and flushing. In the first year, six complexes have been certified, saving 150 ML of fre…
Delhi Metro Opens Green Corridor Pilot Project
The Delhi Metro has begun a ‘Green Corridor’ pilot between Janakpuri West and RK Ashram stations. Solar panels installed on roofs and soundproofing acrylic tunnels generate energy used to power escalators, lights, and station HVAC systems. Energy-sharing smart inverters supply surplus energy back to the Delhi Metro grid. The pilot has reduced …