DoT has assigned the work of creating a central registry of stolen and lost devices to the Centre for Development of Telematics. Further, the central equipment identity register will allow telecom carriers to share information […]
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced a penalty of Rs 500,000 per circle on operators indulging in predatory pricing. According to TRAI, predatory pricing will be determined on the basis of average […]
The government has set a target of providing 10 million piped natural gas (PNG) connections by 2020. With this in mind, city gas distribution (CGD) operators are working aggressively to expand the natural gas distribution […]
TRAI has begun an industry-wide consultation to fix service quality norms for voice calls on long term evolution (LTE) networks. The exercise is expected to culminate in the framing of parameters on call drops and […]
The Unique Identification Authority of India has asked all telecom operators to provide their subscribers with a facility to check if their mobile number has been linked with Aadhaar. Telecom operators have been directed to […]
Bharti Airtel and Gulf Bridge International (GBI) have entered into a strategic agreement to scale up capacity on GBI’s India-Middle East-Europe submarine cable system. Under the agreement, Bharti Airtel will acquire the ownership of the […]
Vodafone India has expanded its voice over LTE (VoLTE) services to the Rajasthan and Haryana circles. The operator has launched these services in the cities of Jodhpur and Jaipur in Rajasthan and Panipat, Sonepat, Yamunanagar, […]
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has inked a network modernisation agreement with Nokia to support the launch of 4G and VoLTE services in the western and southern regions of India. Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy […]
Vihaan Networks Limited (VNL) has launched India’s first locally developed 4G/LTE telecom system for meeting high speed connectivity requirements, particularly in rural and remote areas. The portfolio comprises access and core network elements which are […]
Assam has issued right-of-way guidelines for TSPs. The new guidelines will regulate the establishment of telecom infrastructure and will also facilitate telegraph infrastructure on government buildings and premises.
The Jharkhand government has approved the third phase of the Digital Jharkhand Mission with an aim to provide internet connectivity across all gram panchayats of the state by March 2019. The government has earmarked Rs […]
The standing committee of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has approved the proposed hike in water tariff which will take effect from April 1, 2018. The civic administration had proposed a resolution to charge Rs […]
In the coming years, the mining sector is expected to witness higher growth, despite the challenges. While changes in the policy framework will be significant enablers, the increasing demand for mining output will maintain the […]
Natural gas currently contributes about 6.5 per cent towards India’s energy basket. This is low as compared to the global average of about 24 per cent. With growing concerns over pollution and the increasing need […]
Minerals such as coal, lignite, bauxite, iron ore, copper ores and concentrates, lead ores and concentrates, and zinc ores and concentrates are directly or indirectly used in several infrastructure sectors. Among the major minerals, coal, […]
The city gas distribution (CGD) business is characterised by high initial costs followed by comparatively lower working capital requirements. The initial high fixed cost is a result of a number of factors including the cost […]
With several countries emerging as attractive destinations for mineral exploration, India is yet to make a mark in this area. In 2015, it accounted for only 0.6 per cent of the global exploration budget, as […]
For someone who has seen it all and done it all, J.P. Chalasani, group CEO, Suzlon remains very enthusiastic about work and the power sector. He joined Suzlon in 2016, bringing to the organisation all […]
GENMA recently delivered three units of mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) to Paradip port in India from Rugao port in Jiangsu, China. The port is now equipped with 15 berths, three single-point moorings, one roll on, […]
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