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TRAI recommends PPP model for speedy implementation of BharatNet project

February 10, 2016

TRAI has recommended the PPP model and a bigger role for the private sector for the speedy implementation of the national broadband project, BharatNet. The suggestion comes after the project has repeatedly failed to meet […]

Telecom operators paid Rs 60 million penalty during July 2014-June 2015, states TRAI

February 10, 2016

TRAI has stated that telecom operators paid a total penalty of about Rs 60 million during the period July 2014-June 2015 for violation of service quality norms. The regulator issued around 114 show-cause notices to […]

TRAI prohibits service providers from charging differential tariffs for data services

February 10, 2016

In a ruling against differential pricing, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has prohibited service providers from charging differential tariffs for data services on the basis of content. The regulations also prohibit service providers […]

MoCIT proposes 10-year tax holiday for projects attracting foreign investment under Make in India initiative

February 10, 2016

As part of its recommendations for the upcoming Union Budget 2016-17, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has proposed a 10-year tax holiday for mega projects aimed at attracting foreign investment for the Make […]

February 10, 2016

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide the government with technical assistance for developing national highways in mountainous regions in Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. JICA has signed a technical cooperation agreement […]

NHAI signs MoU with ISRO and NECTAR for use of spatial technology

February 10, 2016

NHAI has signed an MoU with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the North East Centre for Technology Application and Research (NECTAR) for the use of spatial […]

MoRTH reports commencement of work on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway

February 10, 2016

The MoRTH has reported the commencement of construction works on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway project. The construction work was earlier held up due to land acquisition issues. However, work has started on the Palwal side […]

MoRTH prepares Cabinet note for Bharat Mala project

February 10, 2016

The MoRTH has prepared a cabinet note on the Rs 2.6 trillion Bharat Mala project, which envisages the construction of 25,000 km of roads along India’s borders, coastal areas, ports, religious and tourist places as […]

MoRTH reports construction of 18 km of national highway per day

February 10, 2016

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has reported a construction rate of 18 km of national highways per day and is aiming to increase this to 30 km per day by end-March 2016. […]

CCEA approves hybrid annuity model

February 10, 2016

The CCEA has given its approval for the hybrid annuity model to be considered as one of the modes for implementing highway projects. The main objective of the approval is to revive highway projects by […]

RITES shortlists companies for processing of satellite imagery for Hubli-Ankola-Madgoan section

February 10, 2016

RITES Limited has shortlisted three companies for the processing of satellite imagery along the proposed alignment of the Hubli-Ankola-Madgoan section of the DFC (southern corridor) project. These are TriCAD Design Consultants Private Limited, Matrix Geo […]

Airtel migrates 40,000 network sites to green technology

February 10, 2016

Bharti Airtel has migrated 40,000 of its network sites to green technology. These green network sites are designed to operate largely on battery hybrid, lithium-ion and solar hybrid solutions with very little diesel consumption. The […]

Digha-Sonepur rail-cum-road overbridge commissioned

February 10, 2016

The Digha-Sonepur rail-cum-road overbridge project commenced commercial operations with an empty goods train on January 16, 2016. The Commissioner of Rail Safety granted safety clearance for the project on January 15, 2016. The safety inspection […]

Vadodara-JNPT section under DFC awarded to L&T Construction and Sojitz Group

February 10, 2016

The consortium of L&T Construction and the Sojitz Group has won a contract worth Rs 12.13 billion for the Vadodara-JNPT section (422 km) of the DFC (western corridor) Project on January 22, 2016. The contract […]

MoR and SNCF sign agreement for study on Delhi-Chandigarh-Amritsar HSR

February 10, 2016

The MoR and SNCF (French railway company) signed an agreement on January 25, 2016 for jointly undertaking an implementation study for the Delhi-Chandigarh-Amritsar high speed rail corridor project. A team comprising 30 experts from France […]

DFCCIL to invite bids for procurement of plant and equipment

February 10, 2016

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is expected to invite bids for the procurement of plant and equipment for maintenance of railway track and electric overhead equipment (OHE) for the dedicated freight corridor […]

MoR signs MoUs with four states

February 10, 2016

The Ministry of Railways (MoR) signed MoUs with the Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala governments to form JV companies. According to the MoU, each JV company will have 51 per cent stake held by […]

Telenor India deploys Huawei’s GSM solution in 28 cities

February 10, 2016

Telenor India has commercially deployed Huawei’s GSM solution in 28 cities across six operating circles. The technology implementation is part of the operator’s initiative which involves the modernisation of 25,000 network sites. The solution uses […]

NHPC declines developers’ request to take over HEPs

February 10, 2016

Developers of hydroelectric projects (HEPs) aggregating over 15,000 MW and entailing an aggregate investment of Rs 1,538 billion have approached NHPC Limited to either take over these projects or form joint operational ventures. These projects […]

UPERC initiates suo motu proceedings against UPPCL for expensive power procurement

February 10, 2016

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has initiated suo motu proceedings against Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) over the procurement of expensive power. The commission noted that UPPCL signed PPAs for around 5,056 […]