PM lays foundation stone for Kochi Metro
September 13th, 2012 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Sep 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Kochi Metro Rail project and said it would facilitate the city's "overall social and ... Read more...
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South Africa plans massive investment in railways
August 17th, 2012 - 1:11 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Aug 17 (IANS) The South African government will over the next few years invest over $5 billion in passenger rail infrastructure and services, a minister said here.Transport Minister Dikobe ... Read more...
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China to issue $10 bn in loans to SCO members
June 7th, 2012 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) China is ready to allocate $10 billion worth of loans to members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), President Hu Jintao said Thursday at the ... Read more...
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Ukraine’s Euro 2012 preparations enter home stretch: President
May 31st, 2012 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
Kiev, May 31 (IANS) With 10 days remaining for the kick-off of the Euro 2012 football championship, Ukraine enters the final stretch of its tournament preparations, Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych ... Read more...
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Akhilesh government takes ahead Agra-Lucknow Expressway project
May 18th, 2012 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Keeping with its promise of giving fresh impetus to infrastructure in the state, the Akhilesh Yadav-led Uttar Pradesh government has expedited work on the ambitious Agra- ... Read more...
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Exim Bank offers $60 million loan to Central African Republic
March 19th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The government-run Export-Import (Exim) Bank of India Monday offered $60 million concessional loan to the Central African Republic for development of agriculture and mining ... Read more...
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British Olympic Association backs Glasgow as 2018 Youth Olympics host
February 23rd, 2012 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 23 (IANS) The British Olympic Association (BOA) is proceeding with a bid for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) with the Scottish city of Glasgow as its candidate.The ... Read more...
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Government moots more manufacturing zones
February 7th, 2012 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The government is proposing to set up five more National Manufacturing Investment Zones (NMIZs), in addition to the seven ready for implementation, to boost the sector's ... Read more...
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Creating a roadmap for hassle-free transport in India
December 30th, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 30 (IANS) With the exponential growth of private vehicles making commuting a nightmare in most Indian cities, experts have come together to form the Transport Research Group of ... Read more...
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FICCI, Exim Bank suggest initiatives for African economies
October 10th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Oct 10 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Exim Bank of India Monday suggested policy initiatives for African economies to achieve sustainable ... Read more...
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Mathai to visit Sri Lanka
October 5th, 2011 - 9:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai goes Saturday to Colombo to convey India's pledge to help Sri Lanka rebuild its war-ravaged region and rehabilitate those displaced ... Read more...
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Hi-tech road safety systems at Delhi fair
October 3rd, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) From smart parking solutions to intelligent transport system - the largest traffic safety expo inaugurated in the capital Monday offers world class solutions for road ... Read more...
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With Mamata out, four CMs to accompany PM to Dhaka
September 5th, 2011 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by four chief ministers from the northeast, leaves for Bangladesh Tuesday on a visit that is likely to see ... Read more...
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African financial services firm to assist, advise India Inc
March 29th, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) African Finance Corp (AFC) is planning to join hands with Infrastructure Development Finance Corp (IDFC) to provide investment advice and financing to Indian companies seeking ... Read more...
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Death toll in Japan expected to reach over 10,000 - police
March 15th, 2011 - 8:59 pm ICT by BNO News
TOKYO (BNO NEWS) -- The death toll continues to rapidly rise following Japan's massive 9.0 earthquake last week as the country's National Police Agency said more than 10,000 were expected to be ... Read more...
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Budget: Mega food parks to help in storage
February 28th, 2011 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Expressing concern at over 40 percent of the food production in India going waste due to lack of storage facilities, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday proposed ... Read more...
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Technopark IT firm enters Indian transportation market
February 9th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9 (IANS) The Technopark-based ARS Software Engineering Wednesday announced it will enter the Indian transportation and logistics industry with its intelligent transport systems solutions.The company is a subsidiary of ARS ... Read more...
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Kamal Nath calls for joint efforts to develop sustainable transport system
January 8th, 2011 - 7:04 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 8(ANI): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath has appealed to all the stakeholders to join hands with the government in its effort to make the roads safer ... Read more...
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Stackable electric cars, telepresence screens ‘just a generation away’
December 2nd, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 2 (ANI): According to a new vision of the future set out today, stackable electric cars and 'telepresence' screens are just one generation away.The study, Megacities on the Move, suggests ... Read more...
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China to set up 85,000-km freeway network
November 9th, 2010 - 2:03 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 9 (IANS) China will set up an 85,000-km national freeway road network and a 40,000-km high-speed railway network during the next five years, an official said.The freeway network will ... Read more...
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Super-futuristic cars will be ‘grown from seeds’ rather than built
October 26th, 2010 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 26 (ANI): Some of the world's most famous car manufacturers have come up with futuristic designs for vehicles that would be "grown" rather than built and which will be powered ... Read more...
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India assures Mozambique help on building rail infrastructure
September 29th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India Wednesday assured Mozambique of all possible help in developing its rail infrastructure, saying that the two countries should work jointly to strengthen their relations.The Indian assurance ... Read more...
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‘Logistical bottleneck impacting country’s GDP growth’
September 24th, 2010 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) Friday said the insufficient logistical and transport infrastructure is impacting the growth of the country by two ... Read more...
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President Patil to lay foundation of new Kolkata Metro
September 22nd, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Sep 22 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will on Wednesday lay the foundation of the Metro railway extension project at Joka, located on the city's southern fringes.The Metro will connect ... Read more...
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Going green: Sustainable Urban Transport Project launched
June 9th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) To encourage public transportation and go the green way, the urban development ministry Wednesday launched the Sustainable Urban Transport Project (SUTP) which will be first implemented in ... Read more...
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Zuma says India an important growth partner to South Africa
June 3rd, 2010 - 7:58 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, June 3 (ANI): Historical ties between India and South Africa need to be converted into a strong economic partnership, said visiting South African President Dr. Jacob Zuma on Thursday.Zuma also described ... Read more...
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Belgium Prince to strengthen bilateral ties with India
March 22nd, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Belgium Prince Philippe has arrived in India eyeing upon strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations.Prince Philippe, who arrived here on Saturday along with Princess Mathilde ... Read more...
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Putin to attend conference on the Arctic
March 17th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, March 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will attend the international Arctic Conference where the exploration and development of mineral resources, environmental protection and improving transport infrastructure in the ... Read more...
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Project report for Kolkata light rail submitted
January 28th, 2010 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) The detailed project report (DPR) of the light rail transit system (LRTS) project for Kolkata, being executed by non-banking financial company Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited, was submitted in ... Read more...
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Maldives urges for Indian investment in trade and industry
January 24th, 2010 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Jan 24 (ANI): Maldives President Mohammed Nasheed has urged the Indian trade and industry to invest in the island nation.On the sidelines of the Partnership Summit 2010, orgainised by the Confederation ... Read more...
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India could be Africa’s rail partner: World Bank
December 7th, 2009 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 7 (IANS) Indian Railways, one of the world's largest rail networks, could be expanded to develop transport infrastructure in Africa and other developing regions under an ambitious World Bank plan, ... 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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Is Indian help needed for transport infrastructure? Bangladesh debates
October 1st, 2009 - 12:31 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Oct 1 (IANS) The debate over providing access to India to help reach its northeast region has intensified in Bangladesh as the South Asian neighbours prepare for a summit level ... Read more...
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India calls for revamp of global energy architecture
June 18th, 2009 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India Thursday called for a "revamp of the global energy architecture" and creation of new infrastructure to ensure stability in supplies and diversification of resources.
This was conveyed ... Read more...
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Roads in West Bengal horrible and dangerous: Top British diplomat
June 1st, 2009 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 1 (IANS) Outgoing British Deputy High Commissioner Simon Wilson Monday rapped the West Bengal government for the pitiable state of infrastructure saying the roads here are "horrible and dangerous".
"The overall ... Read more...
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