Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels (ASPHL) and Ambuja Neotia (AN) have launchedThe Park Unizen, a new development of serviced residences on EM Bypass in Kolkata. This project aims to enhance the city's mixed-use growth by catering to the rising demand for design-led, luxury living. The Park Unizen consists of 69 serviced residences, located next to the upcoming The Park Hotel, which will offer banquet halls, event spaces, signature dining, nightlife venues, and wellness facilities. The development is designed by global architecture firm Gensler, who drew inspiration from the region's layered ecology. This is reflected in the building's vertical design and responsive faade. The common areas, including a wellness terrace and landscaped leisure zones, blend hospitality and residential standards.

Indian Railways has announced a major redevelopment of 12 stations along the corridor to improve facilities and passenger experience. The redevelopment work is being carried out simultaneously with the construction of a third railway line. This expansion aims to enhance connectivity along the corridor and enable trains to operate at speeds of up to 160 kmph. The stations selected for redevelopment include Bheerpur, Meja Road, Unchdeeh, Manda Road, Jigna, Gaipura, Birohi, and Sipura. Pahara, Dagmagpur, Kailhat, and Narayanpur Bazar are also part of the project. Modern Station Buildings and Platforms Under the plan, each station will receive a new building equipped with modern amenities.

Railways plan 1.5 Km double-deck bridge over Yamuna in Prayagraj

Lemon Tree Hotels has signed Lemon Tree Hotel in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, marking its continued expansion in the state. The upcoming hotel will feature 76 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, banquet hall, meeting room, spa, swimming pool, and fitness center. It is conveniently situated 14 km from Gorakhpur Airport and 8.5 km from Gorakhpur Railway Station, ensuring easy accessibility for both business and leisure travellers. With this addition, the company now operates 26 hotels in Uttar Pradesh, including eightoperational properties and 18 in the pipeline. The hotel will be managed by Carnation Hotels, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels. Located in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur is a key regional hub known for its cultural, commercial, and tourism significance, with strong connectivity to neighbouring states and the Indo-Nepal border. The city attracts steady demand for quality hospitality, particularly from religious and tourism visitors.

Consultancy firm Aarvee Associates has submitted the alignment report for linking the Pranahita-Chevella barrage at Thummidihatti with the Sundilla barrage in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district to the Telanganagovernment. The proposed project involves digging over 19 km of tunnel to transport water by gravity to the Sundilla barrage. Once the report is approved, the firm will prepare a detailed design considering geographical, hydrological conditions, and flood calculations. A survey has been conducted for 150 mtrs. level height of the barrage.The project aims to lift 122 TMC of water from Sundilla to fill the Sripada Yellampalli Project, with the alignment fixed at 150 mtrs. The existing 76.565 km canals will be utilised for this purpose, with necessary permissions to be obtained from Maharashtra for water lifting.

Bengaluru-based real estate developer Casagrand has launched an ultra-luxury gated villa project in Medchal, Hyderabad, named Casagrand Crestwood'. The project spans 12 acres and will feature 130 five-bedroom villas, with prices starting at Rs 2.99 crore. Each villa will come with a private home theatre, a private garden, and provision for an in-villa lift. The development will also include landscaped gardens and a 17,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with a rooftop swimming pool. Villas will offer over 1,200 sq. ft. of private garden space and a 375 sq. ft. backyard, with a floor height of ninefeet 10 inches. Common amenities will include a pickleball court, multipurpose sports court, and a skating area.

The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation (TNGECL) has invited bids to set up 20 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects on government buildings under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The projects will be installed across four districts: Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur. The scope of work includes site survey, design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning, as well as operation and maintenance of the rooftop solar projects for 25 years to be implemented on a net feed-in basis. The last date to submit bids is April 7, 2026.

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the rollout of 1,500 MWh battery energy storage systems across the state to support round the clock renewable power supply. The projects, cleared under a build operate transfer model, are aimed at strengthening grid stability as Tamil Nadu integrates higher volumes of solar and wind energy into its electricity network. Under the plan, three developers have been selected to set up standalone battery storage facilities with a combined capacity of 375 MW and 1,500 MWh of storage. Maharashtra based Eagle Infra India Ltd will install 175 MW of systems, Chennai based OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd will add another 175 MW, and Delhi based Onward Solar Power Pvt Ltd will deploy the remaining 25 MW. The projects were awarded through competitive bidding.

Dharmapuri district in Tamil Nadu is set for significant industrialisation, owingto a major initiative by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT). As part of the first phase of its project, SIPCOT has allocated 17 plots covering 45.87 acres to set up 10 industrial units. These industries, focused on electric vehicle components, battery manufacturing, and electronics, are expected to be operational by 2028. In total, 998.47 acres have been earmarked for the SIPCOT Industrial Park, which is planned in two phases. The first phase includes the completion of land acquisition for 1,734.15 acres, with a focus on infrastructure development. Key amenities include a 230 kV substation for uninterrupted power supply, stormwater drains over 200 acres, roads, minor bridges, and an administration building.

ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned 142.67 MW/481.49 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Indian state of Rajasthan through its subsidiaries. The installation represents Phase 1 of its planned 585 MW/2,011.24 MWh BESS capacity under these special purpose vehicles. The company said its current RE project portfolio requires around 17 GWh of BESS across different states. The newly commissioned BESS capacity in Rajasthan is connected with the existing operational inter-state transmission system (ISTS) and will run on merchant basis on short term basis, generating additional revenue stream through price differential between peak and non-peak demand hours.