Submit feasibility report on metro project, AP told
The centre is willing to award the Rs 3,500-crore metro services project for Hyderabad, keeping in view the increasing pressure on city roads, according to Mr Bandaru Dattareya, Union Minister of State for Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation. Announcing this at the inaugural of second phase of Multi-Modal Transport System …
High Capacity buses coming by month-end
The ambitious High Capacity Bus project, set to provide another transportation alternative to the Capital's harassed commuters, is likely to become operational by this month-end.
US patents for Konkan`s sky-bus
The Government bagged two patents on technology and service for the Konkan Railway's sky-bus metro project from the United States' patent office. Konkan Railway officials told The Pioneer, the international copyright codes would help both enhance the image of Indian Railways in the international market and curb infringement on indigenous …
Another round of water-sharing talks with Kerala
One more round of ministerial talks on water sharing will be held between Tamil Nadu and Kerala before the Chief Ministers meet to sign an agreement, the Finance Minister, C. Ponnaiyan, informed the Assembly. This constitutes a reversal of an earlier position. After a team of Ministers from Tamil Nadu …
Transit takes fancy flight
Chief minister Buddhaadeb Bhattacharjee, addressing a meeting of the national executive council of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), unveiled grand plans for the city's transport sector. In the line of his fire- the buses and trams run by his own government.
Short-cut to Dwarka
Dwarka, the growing township on the western fringe of the Capital may be the beneficiary of a major decision by the Union Cabinet. For the construction of an approach road from Dwarka, where several lakh people living presently have a harrowing time everyday while commuting to offices, will reduce the …
Metro link to Ghaziabad approved
The Ghaziabad Development Authority, in its meeting, has approved in principle the extension of Metro rail link to Ghaziabad. Besides, some overbridges and under bridges will be constructed at a cost of Rs 150 crore, to streamline traffic in the city.
Soon, only cycles will be allowed in CP
Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi, will soon get a facelift as the government on Friday initiated the process of docongesting the area. Besides, congested Bhagirath Palace and Karol Bagh will also get a facelift. Accordingly there will be a complete ban of vehicles beyond a certain point in and …
World class transport system for city
About 1,200 swanky bus stops, choice of air conditioned or non-AC buses, fast moving electric trolleys, smart cards... This is the beautiful picture that the transport department is dreaming for Delhi. But it is to be seen if it turns out to be a reality or fizzles out as a …
Saudi, S-E Asian countries keen on Sky Bus Metro project
Even as the Maharashtra Government is dithering over approving the Sky Bus Metro project for Mumbai despite the Governor, Mr Mohammad Fazal's initiative, the Konkan Railway has got queries from Saudi Arabia (Dubai-Sharjah), Malayasia and Singapore.
Rs 2.5 crore sanctioned for high-capacity buses
The Finance Department of the Delhi Government has agreed to sanction Rs 2.5 crore for purchase of six high-capacity buses, each costing Rs 37 lakh. Earlier, the department had sought clarification from the Transport Department for introducing the state-of-the-art buses in the Capital. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and former Transport …
National sea waterways programme in pipeline
A National Sea Waterways Programme, comparable with the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) is in the pipeline, the Ministry of Shipping announced on Tuesday. The new programme will stimulate domestic shipping and encourage the use of inland waterways for transporting goods and people, Shipping Minister Shatrughan Sinha told reporters. "We …
Assams decision on Karbi project upheld
The Supreme Court has dismissed Bharat Hydro Power Corporation Ltd's appeal challenging its takeover by the Assam government and vesting its Rs 200 crore Karbi Langpi project in the state electricity board. The Acquisition Act was passed because there was an inordinate delay in the completion of the project in …
Metro covers running cost
Even before the lucrative Rohini section goes on track, the Delhi metro project is achieving operational break-even on the 12.4 km Shahdara-Trinagar section. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is recieving between Rs 5.5 lakh and Rs 6 lakhs from fare-box collection and Rs 1 lakh from property development on …
Water ensured in drought affected dists: Allum
Water Resource Minister (Krishna basin) Allum Veerabhadrappa has said Karnataka Government would closely monitor water flow in barrages across Bheema river, to ensure drinking water to the North Karnataka district. Speaking to mediapersons after a meeting with legislators from Bijapur, Belgaum and Bagalkot, he said Maharashtra, in a recent meeting …
High Capacity Bus arrives today
Delhi's first high capacity bus is scheduled to arrive on Jan 14. The Delhi Government is keen to introduce the high capacity bus on the Moolchand and Ambedkar Nagar corridors, by the end of the month. The government had ordered 30 high capacity buses each costing about Rs 25 lakhs. …
High capacity bus on Delhi roads by month-end
The first high capacity bus is all set to arrive in the Capital from Jamshedpur tomorrow and the Delhi government is planning to start its operations by the end of this month. The Delhi transport and power minister, Mr Harron Yusuf, announced this. "The bus will be arriving in Delhi …
Auto Expo to kick-start amidst controversies
While the road is bumpy with speculation and controversies, as many leading car majors skip one of Asia's mega events, motors are gearing up for the 7th Auto Expo to be inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani. The six-day extravaganza, will showcase the best of present and future …
Metro eyes foreign projects
Delhi Metro is spearheading is wings behind the country and could bag the mandate for overseeing upcoming metro projects in south Asian countries. The Sri Lanka government has approached the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for executing metro projects, being planned in Colombo and other cities.
