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Manipur Unrest: Internet Suspended In Five Districts After Violent Clashes In Imphal; Curfew Imposed In BishnupurThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) achieved a significant construction milestone on Saturday with the completion of the underground tunnel between Maa Anandmayee Marg and Tughlakabad Railway Colony station on the Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor of Phase IV, also known as the Golden Line. A Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) successfully completed its breakthrough, marking the end of a 792-metre-long underground tunnel segment that began at Maa Anandmayee Marg, officials said.
Mumbai: A major milestone was achieved on Wednesday in the construction of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor, with the first breakthrough in the 21km tunnel between BKC and Shilphata. The breakthrough marks the completion of a 2.7km continuous tunnel section in India's first high-speed rail project.The BKC-Shilphata tunnel includes a 7km stretch beneath Thane creek. Of the 21km, 16km will be built with tunnel boring machines and the remaining -- from Shilphata to Ghansoli -- using the new Austrian tunnelling method (NATM). To speed up NATM works, an additionally driven intermediate tu ...Read More >
Mumbai will see the inauguration of key Metro stretches and infrastructure projects on April 7. The rescheduled event includes launches of Lines 9, 2B, and major tunnelling works The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has revised the schedule for inaugurating select operational stretches of Metro Lines 9 and 2B, with the ceremony now set to take place on Tuesday, April 7. The launch had previously been planned for earlier dates but was postponed due to scheduling constraint ...Read More >
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, on Tuesday inaugurated the 'Thane-Borivali Double Decker Corridor Project'. Speaking on the occasion, CM said, "We have just launched the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) of Borivali Twin Tunnel from Thane. It is a country's engineering marvel. At present, it takes 23 kilometres to get to Borivali from Thane, and it takes about 2 to 5 hours. But this tunnel will complete it in just 11.84, that is 12 kilometres, and we will be able to go from T ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) under Ministry of Defence has signed an MoU with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to collaborate on metro rail projects in India and overseas, marking a step towards expanding integrated urban mobility solutions. The MoU seeks to establish a framework for cooperation between the two organisations to jointly identify, pursue and execute metro projects across domestic and international markets and the partnership will leverage BEML's manufacturing strength and DMRC's expertise in project implementation and operations, according to a ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: In a bid to meet the projected water demand of 1,257 million litres per day (MLD) by the year 2050, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has embarked on a series of critical water infrastructure projects across Navi Mumbai. These initiatives aim to support the city's rapid development and ensure sustainable water supply to areas under CIDCO's jurisdiction, a statement released by the planning authority on Friday, said. One of the key initiatives is the augmentation of the Hetawane Water Supply Scheme, which is currently progressing in four phases and is expect ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city is set to undergo a major infrastructure milestone with the launch of four projects on April 7. The developments are expected to enhance connectivity and transform daily commuting across the metropolitan region. The inauguration of phase 1 of Mumbai's Metro Lines 9 and 2B, the bhoomipujan of the BKC pod taxi project, and the launch of the Thane-Borivali tunnel will be done after facing a series of delays. According to the official update, the April 7 launch events will be held at three different locations in a phased manner throughout the day, while one event will be held virt ...Read More >
Four of the largest TBMs ever deployed in Mumbai will be used to carve twin tunnels beneath the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, a move that combines scale with sensitivity Work on the ambitious Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project in Mumbai is now moving from planning to execution, with the launch of its first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), 'Nayak', marking a decisive shift toward on-ground activity. Spanning 11.84 kilometres, the underground corridor is being developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Regio ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): With the launch of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Durgawati', the tunnel digging work of the Metro project commenced near the main railway station on Monday. The project length of the tunnel is around 3 km. The TBM has the capacity to dig 14 metres per day. The TBM was lowered till the depth of around 24 metres through the special launching shaft. The digging has been started from this level. Managing director, Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation, S Krishna Chaitanya said that by maintaining speed, all targeted work would be completed within the set time. He dir ...Read More >
Shilphata (Maharashtra) [India] July 11 (ANI): On July 9, the first breakthrough was achieved in the 21 km long tunnel being constructed between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata in Maharashtra, marking the successful completion of a 2.7 km continuous tunnel section. Out of the total 21 km tunnel, 5 km is being constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) between Shilphata and Ghansoli, while the remaining 16 km will be built using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). The tunnel also includes a 7 km long undersea section beneath Thane Creek. To expedite tunnelling in the NATM ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) achieved a breakthrough of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) at the Tughlakabad Railway Colony Underground Metro Station site, an official said on Saturday. This milestone was achieved as part of work on the Golden Line (Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor) under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro network. The breakthrough was achieved in the presence of Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh who lauded the engineering precision. He said that such breakthroughs reaffirm the Central government's commitment to modern, sustainabl ...Read More >
The budget outlines a projected receipt of ₹16,250 crore against an expenditure of ₹16,150 crore, leaving an expected surplus of ₹100 crore. "The budget reinforces our commitment to infrastructure and quality housing. With the Navi Mumbai International Airport operational and the development of Aerocity, EduCity, and MediCity, Navi Mumbai is poised to emerge as a major economic hub," CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal stated in a release. The NMIA, which currently han ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) now has the second-largest metro network in India after the Delhi Metro, as Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated partial stretches of two metro lines, 2B and 9, on Tuesday. The operationalisation of the first phase of lines 2B (Mandale - Diamond Garden) and 9 (Dahisar East - Kashigaon) added 5.53 km and 4.7 km, respectively, to MMR's metro network, bringing the tally past 100 km. "Today, we crossed 101 km of the operational metro network in the MMR," said Fadnavis, after taking a ride on line 9. "We now have the second-highest ...Read More >
ahmedabad, India - A preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 has revealed that all crew members were deemed fit to operate the flight after being breathalysed upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport. The inquiry is now intensely focused on retrieved engine components, with investigators identifying "components of interest for further examinations." The aircraft,en route to Ahmedabad,began losing altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. While no significant bird activity was reported near the flight path, the exact cause of the sudden descent remains under ...Read More >
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday successfully completed tunnelling at Tughlakabad Railway Colony station in south Delhi for the upcoming Golden Line, a part of the Phase IV of the metro expansion, said a DMRC official. The tunnel will connect Maa Anandmayee Marg, near Kalkaji Temple, to Tughlakabad station, the last station on the Golden Line. The DMRC official said the last tunnelling breakthrough of 792 metres, achieved using a tunnel boring machine (TBM), took place in the ...Read More >
Mumbai: The under-construction Mumbai Metro Line 7A on Monday, 14th July 2025, marked a significant milestone with the successful breakthrough of the upline tunnel, the second and final tunnel of the corridor connecting Andheri (East) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The initial drive of the TBM named Dhruv started on 4th November 2023. The length of this upline tunnel is about 1.65 km, which requires the installation of 1178 rings of 1.4m length for the tunnel lining. The finished tunnel diameter is 5.6 m, and precast ring segments consisting of 6 parts are used as the t ...Read More >
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, on Tuesday inaugurated the 'Thane-Borivali Double Decker Corridor Project'. Speaking on the occasion, CM said, "We have just launched the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) of Borivali Twin Tunnel from Thane. It is a country's engineering marvel. At present, it takes 23 kilometres to get to Borivali from Thane, and it takes about 2 to 5 hours. But this tunnel will complete it in just 11.84, that is 12 kilometres, and we will be able to go from T ...Read More >
Thane, Jul 5 (PTI) From deep urban shafts to mountain tunnels and marine crossings, the Bullet Train project is progressing fast, with 80 per cent of excavation work completed at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) station in Mumbai, an official release said on Saturday. Of the 21-km-long underground and undersea tunnel between BKC and Shilphata in Thane district, 16 km is being excavated using Tunnel Boring Machines and 5 km with the help of the New Austrian Tunnelling Method, said the National High-Speed Rail Corporation of India Limited (NHSRCL) in the release. The NHSRCL, which is implementin ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): The ongoing construction work of Bhopal Metro Project entered into a new phase as Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) formally commenced underground tunnel construction work on Monday. The tunnel construction work is a key component of the project, and was started in the presence of officials and employees from MPMRCL. During this, a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was introduced, marking the beginning of tunnel excavation work. The use of advanced TBM will ensure safe, precise and faster construction work in densely populated ur ...Read More >
Mumbai's ambitious underground mobility network has achieved a significant breakthrough, with the Orange Gate-Marine Drive road tunnel project entering its main tunnelling phase, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. The development marks a crucial step forward in one of India's most complex urban infrastructure projects aimed at transforming east-west connectivity in the city. The project recently crossed an important milestone as the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) com ...Read More >
Since March 31, a convoy of multi-axle trailers has been inching forward on Mumbai's roads each night, accompanied by escort vehicles including a towing vehicle. The trailers, carrying multiple parts of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs), are on their way from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) to Vikhroli and Savali, a distance of about 62 kilometres and 51 kilometres, respectively. The TBMs, weighing 6,000 tonnes in total, are for the 21-km underground tunnel stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High- ...Read More >
India is expected to use Japan's E5 Shinkansen bullet trains for trials on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor and adopt the newer E10 variant for commercial operations around 2030, officials told ET. The E10 trains will debut simultaneously in India and Japan. The 508-km corridor, built with Japanese Shinkansen technology, is on track for commercial launch in 2027, with the first prototype expected by 2026. India likely to use E5 variant Japanese-make bullet trains for trials and then ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): The ongoing construction work of Bhopal Metro Project entered into a new phase as Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) formally commenced underground tunnel construction work on Monday. The tunnel construction work is a key component of the project, and was started in the presence of officials and employees from MPMRCL. During this, a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was introduced, marking the beginning of tunnel excavation work. The use of advanced TBM will ensure safe, precise and faster construction work in densely populated ur ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday completed the longest underground tunnelling between Tughlaqabad Airforce Launching Shaft and Maa Anandmayee Marg on the Tughlaqabad-Aerocity corridor of Phase IV. This is the longest underground tunnel of Phase IV. A tunnel boring machine broke through at Maa Anandmayee Marg Station after boring a nearly 2.7-kilometre-long tunnel. This tunnel breakthrough was achieved using a mammoth 105-metre-long machine. Two parallel circular tunnels for up and down movement are being constructed on this stretch as part of the Aerocity-Tughlaqaba ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: In a major engineering breakthrough, CIDCO's ambitious water tunnel project has set new national records, marking a milestone in India's infrastructure development. The Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Flamingo', deployed by Afcons Infrastructure Ltd for CIDCO's 3.2-meter diameter tunnels, achieved a record-breaking 53 meters in a single day (March 2025) and a monthly high of 714 meters (May 2025), surpassing the previous national record of 679 meters. These feats are part of CIDCO's larger mission to bolster Navi Mumbai's water supply system amid the city's rapid urban expansion dri ...Read More >
New Delhi: The underground tunnel between Maa Anandmayee Marg and Tughlaqabad railway colony station has been completed on the Tughlaqabad-Aerocity corridor of phase IV, also known as Golden Line. A tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through on Saturday morning at Tughlaqabad railway colony station after boring a 0.79km-long tunnel. This tunnel breakthrough was achieved using a mammoth 96-metre-long TBM. Two parallel circular tunnels for up and down movement are being constructed on this stretch. The breakthrough on the other parallel tunnel is expected to be achieved in July 2025.The tunnel br ...Read More >
Mumbai: Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), MMRDA appointed contractor has today marked a major milestone with the successful launch of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Nayak' for the prestigious Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar along with senior dignitaries and officials. The launch ceremony was attended by MEIL Managing Director Krishna Reddy, Director Mr Subbaiah, MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee, and other senior MMRDA, government of Maharashtra a ...Read More >
Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project: The tunnelling work is set to commence on the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project. Being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the 11.84-km-long project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and reduce travel time from 1.5 hours to just 15 minutes. Also Read | BKC Pod Taxi project set to become a game-changer for Mumbai traffic - here's how Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project TBM The project involves constructing twin tunnels under the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, along with access roads linking the Western ...Read More >