Kerala looking for private investment in mega projects
August 13th, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) With several mega infrastructure projects being planned in the state, Kerala is now looking at active private sector participation in them, said P.K. Kunhalikutty, minister for ... Read more...
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India pitches for ASEAN pact in services, investments
July 11th, 2012 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Seeking to accelerate economic ties with the region, India Wednesday made a strong pitch for an early conclusion of a free trade agreement in services ... Read more...
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‘More private participation needed in power distribution’
April 24th, 2012 - 12:07 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Pitching for more private sector participation in power distribution, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has said it would help improve efficiency and bring down aggregate ... Read more...
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Reduce dependence on foreign firms, says army chief
March 30th, 2012 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Stressing on closer coordination between industry and the armed forces, army chief Gen. V.K. Singh said Friday that dependence on foreign firms must be ... Read more...
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National Postal Policy to be announced in 2012: Sibal
February 1st, 2012 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) A policy targeting expansion and modernisation of the postal network would be announced this year, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal said Wednesday and added that ... Read more...
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‘Cooperation can overcome power shortage in South Asia’
November 24th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) South Asian countries must cooperate in addressing the issues of growing power shortage and energy insecurity due to high oil and gas prices in the ... Read more...
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Industry, academia can create content for digital network: Sibal
November 14th, 2011 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Industry can collaborate with academia for creation of content for the digital network which the government is building to connect universities and institutes, Communications Minister Kapil ... Read more...
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Release funds to railways: Zardari to government
October 18th, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 18 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has told the government to release within a week funds to the cash strapped railways that has been unable to pay ... Read more...
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Coal shortage could hit hard power projects
October 9th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Uncertain coal supply from mines in the country and problems in importing fuel could lead to massive shortageS for Indian power plants and result in ... Read more...
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ADB gives $300 mn loan for road projects in Madhya Pradesh
June 15th, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Wednesday offered $300 million loan for up-gradation of state highways in Madhya Pradesh.The loan will help upgrade nearly 1,000 km ... Read more...
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Cabinet approves slum development in 250 cities (Lead)
June 2nd, 2011 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Indian government Thursday approved the development of housing and basic facilities in slums across 250 cities with the aim to create a slum-free ... Read more...
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IAF’s air bases modernisation to kick start this month
April 12th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Indian Air Force's (IAF) ambitious plan to modernise 30 air bases, including those along the China border, will kick start this month with ... Read more...
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India gets $250 mn infrastructure loan from ADB
March 21st, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has offered India a $250 million loan for expanding road networks and power projects in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, an ... Read more...
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Need for better implementation of unemployment, poverty schemes to ensure benefits: FM
February 25th, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb.25 (ANI): The Economic Survey tabled by the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Lok Sabha today states that there is a need for better convergence of schemes related ... Read more...
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US, India believe clean energy future makes clear economic sense
January 28th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan.28 (ANI): The United States and India are both committed to charting a clean energy future because it makes clear economic sense and because it supports mutual objectives to help ... Read more...
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Solar power plant inaugurated in Gujarat
January 22nd, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Jan 22 (IANS) Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi Saturday inaugurated a 1 MW solar power plant here, commissioned in a record 105 days at a cost of Rs.15 crore. "The ... Read more...
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Stove fumes as big a killer as AIDS
December 17th, 2010 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Your kitchen stove can do more than cook your meals - it can cook your goose too!Some 400,000 Indians die each year due to the toxic fumes ... Read more...
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Public Private Partnership to promote healthcare in India
December 2nd, 2010 - 9:07 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 2 (ANI): Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today said that we need to look at Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode as a synergetic arrangement which ensures that the ... Read more...
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India, Syria committed to economic reforms: Patil
November 24th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.24 (ANI): Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has said that her country and the Syrian Arab Republic are both committed to economic reforms and to achieving higher growth rates.Speaking in ... Read more...
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5,000-km Agni-V missile ready for test firing: Antony
August 27th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 27 (IANS) India's indegenous 5,000-km range Agni-V nuclear-capable missile that can hit targets in northernmost China is ready for test-firing, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here Friday but declined ... Read more...
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Not breaking defence ties with China, says Antony
August 27th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 27 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Friday denied that India was breaking defence ties with China.
"It is not the question of breaking ties," Antony told reporters on the sidelines of ... Read more...
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Moser Baer’s energy business attracts investment of Rs.13.5 billion from Blackstone
August 18th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
New York/Mumbai, Aug.18 (ANI-Business Wire India): Moser Baer Projects Private Limited (MBPPL), a developer of power generation facilities with a diverse pipeline of thermal, solar and hydroelectric power projects has attracted an ... Read more...
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NDDB to invest Rs.17,000 crore to boost milk production
July 28th, 2010 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is planning to invest Rs.17,000 crore as part of a 15-year national plan to usher in a second White Revolution to ... Read more...
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Private Sector participation in Railways Freight Terminals
June 9th, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Railways has finalized policy on Private Freight Terminal (PFT) with the participation of the private sector.The main objectives of this policy are ... Read more...
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75 percent health mission funds not utilised in Himachal
April 14th, 2010 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 14 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government has failed to utilise 75 percent of funds allocated under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in the last four years due to non-existence ... Read more...
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Government offers talks on nuclear liability bill (Second Lead)
March 17th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) With the political standoff over the civil nuclear liability bill persisting, the government Wednesday offered to "discuss coolly" all issues relating to the legislation and urged the ... Read more...
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Government offers dialogue on nuclear liability bill (Lead)
March 17th, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Ruling out foreign investment in India's nuclear sector, the government Wednesday offered dialogue to a combative opposition over the civil nuclear liability bill, saying contentious issues should ... Read more...
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No FDI, private participation in n-power sector: Chavan
March 17th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) There are no plans to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) or domestic private sector participation in the generation of nuclear energy as the sector was "extremely sensitive", ... Read more...
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‘India needs more trained healthcare professionals’
March 1st, 2010 - 9:57 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 1 (IANS) A leading Indian-American cardiac surgeon suggests a "lean healthcare" system model for India to attract larger private investments and widen its reach and says the ... Read more...
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Antony inaugurates Def Expo, advocates indigenisation in defence
February 15th, 2010 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony today inaugurated the Def Expo India 2010, sixth International Land and Naval Defence Systems Exhibition, here today.Inaugurating the exhibition, Antony said: "India ... Read more...
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Policies to engage private players in modernisation of Indian defence force on the anvil
February 13th, 2010 - 9:53 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Union Defence Production Secretary on Saturday confirmed that plans are afoot to increase private sector participation in the arms manufacturing arena.Union Defence Production Secretary Ram Kumar Singh ... Read more...
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CCEA approves new interventions in horticulture mission
January 21st, 2010 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 21(ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) o n Thursday approved new interventions in the Centrally sponsored Scheme on National Horticulture Mission.The Horticulture Mission was launched during the ... Read more...
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Delhi to go festive during Commonwealth Games
January 5th, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Mayank Aggarwal
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Delhi will showcase India's diverse culture, music, dance and theatre in a carnival atmosphere with plenty of food thrown in during the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth ... Read more...
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India to promote private participation in defence purchases
December 19th, 2009 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) The government is trying to help private companies bid for defence deals through its offsets procedure, Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju said here Saturday.
The offsets ... Read more...
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World Bank gives $320 million loan for better roads in Andhra
October 16th, 2009 - 10:12 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) The World Bank has approved a $320 million loan to India, designed to improve quality, capacity and safety of roads in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The loan from ... Read more...
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