The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has clinched a significant win in the Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections, marking its third consecutive victory in this northeastern state of India. According to the Election Commission of India, the BJP secured a majority by winning 46 out of the 60 available seats. This triumph underscores the party’s continuing dominance […]
In a monumental development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially inaugurated the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, setting a new global benchmark as the world’s longest bi-tunnel. This landmark event, part of a broader ₹55,600 crore developmental initiative across northeastern states, marks a significant stride in India’s infrastructure and strategic capabilities. The Sela Tunnel, […]
RITES Ltd., a leading transport infrastructure consultancy organization, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO). This significant collaboration focuses on enhancing hydropower stations in the Siang Basin, with RITES providing consultancy for logistical infrastructure. The deal, essential for both parties, marks a crucial step in strengthening the […]
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India’s largest power generating equipment manufacturer, has clinched a prestigious order for the Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works of India’s largest capacity hydropower project—the 2.88GW Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh. This monumental win came in the face of intense competition under International Competitive Bidding and has been placed by NHPC. Scope […]
Patel Engineering Limited, a leader in the civil construction sector specializing in hydropower and irrigation, has announced a significant milestone. The company, in joint venture with an unnamed partner, received a letter of award from NHPC Limited for Lot-4 of the Dibang Multipurpose Project. As a 50% partner in the JV, Patel Engineering’s share in […]
Patel Engineering in a joint venture has emerged as the L1 bidder for the INR 3,637.12 crores Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The infrastructure and construction services company prevailed in an auction held by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). The Dibang Multipurpose Project is a 2.88GW hydropower project and flood moderation scheme planned to […]
Tata Steel said that it has dispatched the maiden consignment of its branded steel slag aggregates Tata Aggreto to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for road construction work under Project Arunank in Arunachal Pradesh. The Indian steelmaking company said that its industrial by-products management unit will be supplying around 1,200 tonnes of processed steel slag aggregates […]
India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has agreed to acquire the NER-II transmission project from Sterlite Power for about INR 46.25 billion ($630 million) in cash. The NER-II power transmission project spans the states of Tripura, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. The project provides interconnection between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and gives an additional source of power to […]
NTPC said that its fully-owned subsidiary North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) has commissioned Unit 4 of the 600MW Kameng Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. As a result, the INR 61.8 billion ($850 million) Kameng Hydro Electric Project is now fully commissioned with all the four Vertical Francis turbines having a capacity of 150MW […]