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Foundation stone laid for Delhi-Meerut expressway

January 10, 2016

The central government has laid the foundation for the construction of the 74 km Delhi-Meerut Expressway project and the 22 km Dasna-Hapur section of National Highway (NH)-24. The project is estimated to cost Rs 75.66 […]

MoRTH decides to implement BS-VI norms by April 2020

January 10, 2016

The MoRTH has decided to leapfrog from BS-IV to BS-VI emission norms directly by April 1, 2020. The central government has decided to skip BS-V emission norms altogether. The ministry will soon issue a notification in […]

Report on Revitalising the PPP Model of Infrastructure Development submitted

January 10, 2016

The Committee on Revisiting and Revitalising the PPP Model of Infrastructure Development has submitted its report. The committee has suggested broad guidelines for the next generation of PPP contracts, while allocating and managing risks. As […]

BRPL and BYPL to procure renewable power online

January 10, 2016

Reliance-owned power distribution companies BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) are likely to undertake purchase of 700 MW of renewable power through an online reverse auction. The discoms plan to […]

WBSEDCL to procure 500 MW of power from Tata Power, PTC and AEL

January 10, 2016

West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has finalised purchase of 500 MW of power per month beginning January 2016 through a reverse e-auction mechanism. Tata Power Company Limited, PTC India Limited and Adani […]

TPGCL commissions 600 MW Stage II Kakatiya TPP

January 10, 2016

Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TPGCL) has commissioned the 600 MW Stage II Kakatiya coal-based plant at Warangal. The first 500 MW unit of the plant was commissioned in 2010. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited was […]

Sterlite Grid commissions RAPP linked transmission project

January 10, 2016

Sterlite Grid Limited (SGL) has commissioned a transmission project linked to the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (RAPP). The RAPP transmission project, comprising a 200 km, 400 kV double-circuit transmission line is the first transmission […]

CCEA scales-up budget for solar rooftop

January 10, 2016

The CCEA has approved the scaling up of the budget for the implementation of grid-connected rooftop systems from Rs 6 billion to Rs 50 billion over a period of five years up to 2019-20 under […]

Central government directs utilities to procure power through reverse auction

January 10, 2016

The central government has directed power utilities to undertake power purchases through a reverse auction mechanism. The buyer would set the maximum price for the quantum of power to be purchased for time periods ranging […]

MoEFCC notifies amended emission standards for TPPs

January 10, 2016

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MEFCC) has notified the revised emission standards for coal-based power plants. Broadly, the new standards are aimed at reducing the emission of particulate matter 10 to 0.98 […]

MoP issues draft guidelines for imported coal-based UMPPs

January 10, 2016

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released draft guidelines for awarding imported coal-based 4,000 MW of ultra mega power projects (UMPP). The guidelines propose pass-through of variations in case of both reductions and escalations in […]

Parliament passes Atomic Energy Amendment Bill, 2015

January 10, 2016

Parliament has passed the Atomic Energy Amendment Bill, 2015. The bill has expanded the scope for participation in the setting up of nuclear power plants to include JV companies formed between Nuclear Power Corporation of […]

CCEA approves allotment of coal mines to PSUs for commercial mining

January 10, 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has accorded approval for the allotment of coal mines to central and state public sector undertakings (PSUs) for commercial mining. The cabinet has essentially done away with end-use […]

MoS inaugurates river information system

January 10, 2016

The Ministry of Shipping (MoS) has inaugurated the first river information system (RIS) of India. The new system will facilitate safe and accurate navigation on National Waterway-1. The RIS is being implemented under the responsibility […]

National Waterways Bill, 2015 passed in Lok Sabha

January 10, 2016

The National Waterways Bill, 2015, aimed at developing 101 inland waterways across the country, was passed in the Lok Sabha on December 21, 2015. The bill identifies an additional 101 inland waterways that are to […]

Cochin Shipyard to make LNG ships

January 10, 2016

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has successfully completed a Mark-III Flex Mock-Up, certified by Gaztransport et Technigaz (GTT), France. The shipyard is now licensed by GTT to build LNG ships for any client worldwide using its […]

JNPT extends bids submission date for development of port-based SEZ

January 10, 2016

JNPT has extended the due date for the submission of expression of interest (EoI) bids for setting up industrial/manufacturing units for the development of a port-based special economic zone (SEZ). The date has been extended […]

L&T Geostructure won EPC contract at Kamarajar port

January 10, 2016

L&T Geostructure has won a contract worth Rs 2.47 billion from IOC for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of marine facilities at Kamarajar port. The scope of the contract includes construction of the berth […]

Major ports handed 396.85 mt of cargo during first eight months of 2015-16

January 10, 2016

During the first eight months (April-November) of the current fiscal year (2015-16), the major ports handled 396.85 mt of traffic, compared to 384.1 mt in the corresponding period of 2014-15. This is an increase of […]

Capital dredging work begins at Mormugao port

January 10, 2016

The capital dredging work of the navigational channel of the cruise berth at Mormugao port commenced on January 1, 2016. On the completion of dredging, the navigational channel will have a draught of 19.5 metres […]