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Landmark Breakthrough: NTPC Crosses Crucial Milestone at Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Project

Newsmantra — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:38:46 +0000

NEW DELHI. In a major boost to India’s clean energy infrastructure, NTPC’s 520 MW Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project has achieved a landmark construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of its Head Race Tunnel (HRT). By precisely connecting the tunnels under construction across Phase-02 and Phase-03, engineering teams excavated 1,748 meters and 981 meters respectively, bringing the total completed excavation to 9.7 kilometers of the 12.1-kilometer-long tunnel.

This crucial breakthrough represents roughly 80 percent completion of the total excavation work. Braving the notoriously challenging geological conditions, dense hard rock formations, and complex underground environments inherent to the Himalayan region, NTPC’s engineers and workforce demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, safety standards, and determination to bring the project one step closer to clean power generation.

GMR Airports Takes Over Operations of Nagpur International Airport

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:56:22 +0000

NAGPUR. GMR Airports has officially assumed operations of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, marking another milestone in the company’s expanding airport portfolio and strengthening India’s aviation infrastructure. With this addition, GMR Group now operates seven airports across India and overseas, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa (Mopa), Nagpur, Bidar and Medan in Indonesia, while also providing technical services to Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. The group is further expanding its global footprint with two greenfield airport projects under development at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam and Crete in Greece, reinforcing its position as a leading airport infrastructure developer.

NHPC and UPPCL Sign 40-Year Power Purchase Agreement for Dulhasti Stage-II Project

Newsmantra — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:35 +0000

NEW DELHI. NHPC Limited and the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited have signed a Power Purchase Agreement in Lucknow for electricity generated by the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydroelectric Project, located in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. The long-term agreement ensures a reliable supply of power to Uttar Pradesh for a period of 40 years, commencing from the project’s commercial operation date. The contract was formally signed by the General Manager of Commercial at NHPC and the Chief Engineer of PPA at UPPCL, with senior organizational officials in attendance.