Only about 13% of Rs 1-lakh-crore outlay for 11th Plan has been spent. The panel has sought the status of incomplete projects and the reasons behind the delays.
Panel raps Shipping Ministry for slow execution of projects
A Parliamentary committee has slammed the Shipping Ministry for spending only about 13 per cent of the Rs 1-lakh crore outlay for the port sector during the 11th Plan (2007-12), and has termed the... »
Strike may affect arrears payout: Ajit Singh tells Air India pilots
The agitating Air India pilots have been told that their industrial action could put in quandary the pay arrears that was promised to be paid in June.
“Air India promised to give pay wage... »
L&T to train youth in rail construction
The centre offers a two-level training module. A specialised 90-day course for technicians will cover specific trades in rail construction. »
Kochi Port may appoint 3rd contractor to complete dredging at Vallarpadam
Kochi Port may appoint a third contractor to complete the dredging work at Vallarpadam terminal to achieve the 16 meter draft.
The project was initially awarded to the Kandla-based Jaisu... »
Food plazas proposed in 109 railway stations
The Indian Railways has identified 109 stations for setting up food plazas. Of this, the highest number of stations is in Andhra Pradesh (23), followed by Bihar (14) and West Bengal (11)... »
Jet Airways likely to expand international operations
With Kingfisher's international operations suspended and Air India's long-haul services likely to be subject to ongoing industrial action, Jet Airways is expected to seize the opportunity and aggr... »
Developing green belt: Hyderabad Metro transplants a few hundred trees
Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd has managed to translocate 365 trees and planted over 10,000 saplings. Construction major L&T is implementing the Rs. 16,375-crore elevated metro rail projec... »
CIAL to deploy ERP solution for integrated function
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has adopted SAP AG’s ERP ECC 6.0 solution.Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will implement the project and it is expected to go live in 18 mont... »
Flying to get more comfortable for plus size travellers
People with plus size waistlines will be happy with Airbus' new range of aircraft, expected to be in the market soon.
The new aircraft may come with bigger seats in the all economy-class... »
Arshiya-GATX deal opens up new financing window for box rail operators
The first-of-its-kind deal between logistics firm Arshiya International and rail wagon lease financer, GATX of the US, for leasing of 10 container rakes, is likely to flag off a ne... »
BMTC efforts to popularise buses among IT staff pay off
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation's (BMTC) efforts to popularise public transport among IT employees has paid off.
Addressing UITP (International Association of Public Transpor... »
Kolkata taxi operators to go on strike next month
Taxi operators will go on a 48-hour strike in the city starting from June 6, demanding a further increase in night fares and growing police ‘atrocities.' According to the Mr Bimal Guha,... »
2 National Highways declared in Assam
The Union Ministry of Surface Road Transport and Highways has declared two roads of Assam, linking neighbouring states Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, as National Highways.
The highways... »
Jet Airways Q4 loss doubles on rising fuel costs
Jet Airways more than doubled its losses at Rs 298 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2012 compared with the year-ago period. Despite a 24 per cent growth in revenue... »
First test flight of Dreamliner for Air India successful
A new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft — which is to be delivered to Air India — has successfully completed its first test flight in South Carolina, the plane manufacturing company has said.
Japan keen to support Delhi Metro phase IV: Kamal Nath
Willing to talk without pre-conditions: Ajit Singh
Ministry working on transloading operations for Kolkata Port Trust
‘Air India likely to be worst performer in 2012-13'
Dragonair direct flight to soon connect Kolkata, Hong Kong
HC issues contempt notices to striking AI pilots, Indian Pilots Guild
Kerala ropes in Delhi Metro Rail Corp for monorail project
Norms spelt out for cargo clearance at Vallarpadam terminal
Aviation emission tax is here to stay: EU
The EU insists that it will make no changes to its plans for a carbon tax on aviation emissions, despite continued warnings from India and China of retaliatory action, and the failure by two India... »
‘Domestic services not hit by pilots strike’
The ongoing strike by a section of Air India pilots has not affected the national carrier’s operations in the domestic sector, said a senior airlines official.“A total number of 108 flights... »
Pilots guild seeks audience with Ajit Singh
The Indian Pilots Guild, which is leading the agitation of Air India pilots, has sought an “audience” with the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Mr Ajit Singh to “discuss and clarify” issues to bring... »
Airbus to set up global innovation cell in Bangalore
Bangalore will conceive new generation Airbus aircraft, the Toulouse, France-based aircraft manufacturer Airbus Industrie has announced.
It will set up its global innovation cell in India... »
Central Training Establishment inducts new A320 simulator
The Central Training Establishment at Hyderabad has inducted a new A320 Simulator. Simulators are used for pilot training. The CTE is the main pilot training facility of Air India.
The CA... »
Kolkata Airport-New Garia metro project may face fresh delays
The Rs 3,951-crore Kolkata Airport-New Garia metro project may face fresh delays due to non-availability of approval from Airports Authority for a crucial underground leg at the airport end. ... »
Maersk to levy peak season surcharges
Maersk, the world's number one container liner, will levy peak season surcharges on services between India and North America, including Canada, from June 15, according to shipping industry sources... »
Delays in land acquisition stall road projects worth Rs 15,000 cr
Delay in land acquisition is proving to be a stumbling block in expediting road projects as 16 schemes worth about Rs 15,000 crore are stalled due to it.
“Sixteen major highway projects i... »
Bangalore Airport to offer culinary choices to mark its 4th anniversary
Starting June, Bangalore International Airport would offer a host of culinary choice for both domestic and international passengers.
A press release from BIAL said that the company has an... »
Automated testing lane on Chardham pilgrimage route
With road accidents on the rise on the Chardham Yatra route in Uttarakhand’s hilly areas, the State Government has decided to introduce an automated testing lane (ATL) for conducting technical che... »
L&T opens first rail construction training centre near Chennai
CAG: Undue favour shown to Delhi International Airport
Titagarh Wagons in lease deal with GATX arm
Kerala survey for airport-seaport road second phase begins
Indian Pilots Guild say 7 pilots who had gone for 787 training have joined strike
Question mark hangs over Air India's B 787 delivery
Bus service between Murdeshwar-Bangalore
Refineries claim normal supply, but Chennai reels under diesel shortage
Keventer Group plans Rs 700-cr food park in Bengal
Texmaco Rail & Engg bags Rs 117 cr Bangladesh order
TTK Prestige ties up with German glass-maker for cooking range
Great Offshore Q4 net slumps 91%
Balmer Lawrie PAT grows 14% in FY’12; announces 280% dividend
Strategic focus is key to corporate leadership
Most successful companies are focussed on one core area. But knowing when to diversify is critical to long term survival. »
‘Look for potential buys in Europe'
In spite of the current crisis scenario in the Euro Zone, it is unwise for Indian companies to ignore Europe, says Mr Hans-Paul Bürkner, president and chief executive officer of the Boston Consulting Group (www.bcg.com). »
Shree Ganesh Jewellery, Italian firm tie-up for Rs 560-cr unit
Digitisation and the ratings game
Indian firms slow at product launch, fast at packaging
Champion Agro to set up 400 agro malls in 3 years
Tourists come in droves to Gujarat on Big B magic
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