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Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a 'safari' at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka on Sunday, as part of programmes to mark 50 years of 'Project Tiger'.

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My belief that I could protect the Himalayas was shattered.'

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Beijing's political risks are also escalating because of a renewed wave of public anger in many parts of Balochistan against human rights abuses by Pakistani troops deployed to crush the low-intensity insurgency in the province, the report said.

Shipping ministry wants to use road funds for inland waterways

Shipping ministry wants to use road funds for inland waterways

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Transportation via inland waterways is cost-effective and more environment-friendly than rail or road transportation

Petrol, diesel prices go up by Rs 1.5/litre

Petrol, diesel prices go up by Rs 1.5/litre

Rediff.com28 Feb 2003

Consumers are having to pay more for transportation as petrol and diesel became costlier by about Rs 1.50 per litre

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

Budget proposes major boost for infra sector

Budget proposes major boost for infra sector

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Expressing commitment to augment the country's infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed to significantly enhance capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 lakh crore in the next fiscal, besides creating institutional structures and giving a big thrust to monetizing assets to achieve the goals of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP). Sitharaman said NIP, that was launched in December 2019 with 6,835 projects, has now been expanded to 7,400 projects and around 217 projects worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore under some key infrastructure ministries have been completed. "For 2021-22, I propose a sharp increase in capital expenditure and thus have provided Rs 5.54 lakh crores which is 34.5% more than the BE of 2020-21," the finance minister said.

Manipur: 8 killed, 72 missing as massive landslide blocks river's flow

Manipur: 8 killed, 72 missing as massive landslide blocks river's flow

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

At least six people were killed and dozens were missing after a massive landslide occurred at a railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district, officials said.

Rajini backs simultaneous polls, says will save time, money

Rajini backs simultaneous polls, says will save time, money

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

It would be good if all political parties understood the advantages, he said.

Modi's e-auction plan is good but experts warn of caution ahead

Modi's e-auction plan is good but experts warn of caution ahead

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

E-auaction cannot totally end corruption in the system.

NHDP delay: Govt loses Rs 50,500 cr

NHDP delay: Govt loses Rs 50,500 cr

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

Delays in the National Highway Development Programme are likely to cost the government dear with the project costs escalating by a staggering Rs 50,500 crore (Rs 505 billion).

Three convicted in Dubey murder case

Three convicted in Dubey murder case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Three men were on Monday convicted of murdering young NHAI engineer Satyendra Dubey who paid with his life after he blew the whistle on corruption in the Golden Quadrilateral project in Bihar.

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

A lesson we have not learnt from China is the urgent need to knit the vast country together to keep it from falling apart at the seams. While there is considerable dent in poverty, sadly, the North East remains as distant today as it always was, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Kamath to head finance panel

Kamath to head finance panel

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

It was a special-purpose mobile gantry crane used in bridge construction and to install precast box girders in highway construction projects.

India Inc leans on InvITs to reduce debt, generate returns for investors

India Inc leans on InvITs to reduce debt, generate returns for investors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Reliance Industries, construction major L&T and IRB Infrastructure are some of the top companies that have used an infrastructure investment trust structure to reduce part of their debt and generate returns for their investors. Earlier this month, IRB Infrastructure InvIT was listed on the National Stock Exchange, giving its investors an option to exit by selling their units. The listing came within months of the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) guidelines for conversion of private unlisted InvITs into listed ones were issued.

NHAI to add 50,000 km in next 6 years

NHAI to add 50,000 km in next 6 years

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Nearly 240 projects were under various stages of implementation.

$2.5 bn World Bank loan for India this year

$2.5 bn World Bank loan for India this year

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

World Bank is expected to extend $2.5 billion loans to India this fiscal, which is lower than the targeted $3 billion annually during 2004-07.

Land acquisition for Pune airport gets going

Land acquisition for Pune airport gets going

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

The international airport will initially focus on cargo exports as the passenger needs would be extensively served by the upcoming international airport near Panvel in Navi Mumbai, which is just 90 minutes' drive from Pune. The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation has issued a notice to begin the land acquisition procedure.

Office complex at Rs 125 cr!

Office complex at Rs 125 cr!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

'India sees road building as route to prosperity'

'India sees road building as route to prosperity'

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's network has expanded at a compound annual rate of around 4% which has added more than 4.8 km of additional roads since 1951, but even so the network remains badly underdeveloped

India, Myanmar conduct coordinated op against insurgents

India, Myanmar conduct coordinated op against insurgents

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

However, the Indian Army did not cross the border during the operation, they said.

Modi govt's capital expenditure for April-July crosses Rs 1 trillion

Modi govt's capital expenditure for April-July crosses Rs 1 trillion

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The major beneficiaries have been the ministries of roads and highways, railways and power

'Trapped workers played cricket'

'Trapped workers played cricket'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I decided to send a bat and a ball which was smaller in size so that it shouldn't get stuck in the pipe. And with that, they had a little good time.'

TMC's entry perks up race for Goa Assembly polls

TMC's entry perks up race for Goa Assembly polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Elections to the 40-member Goa Assembly are due in two months. Recent visits by Banerjee, Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi heated up things in the otherwise "susegad" atmosphere in the small state.

Satyendra Dubey case:'CBI trying to save culprits'

Satyendra Dubey case:'CBI trying to save culprits'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Dhanajay said it was not just his family but hundreds across the country who questioned CBI's probe into Satyendra's murder.

CBI detains one person in Dubey murder case

CBI detains one person in Dubey murder case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2003

The detained person has been identified as Pradeep Kumar, a rickshaw puller.

Most roads to be built privately

Most roads to be built privately

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Long-term funding was a requirement for infrastructure projects, and asset-liability mismatch in the banking system, impacts the access to finance for infrastructure projects. One of the key challenges would, however, be to get private sector back into investing.

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Addressing a BJP rally, Modi said after he levelled the "10 per cent commission" charge against the Siddaramaiah dispensation recently, he received many calls, with people disputing his information about the cut it received, and claiming it was much more.

Dubey case: 'Suicides hampering CBI probe'

Dubey case: 'Suicides hampering CBI probe'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

CBI Director Umashanker Mishra visited Gaya to review the situation in view of the FIRs his team is facing in connection with the suicides.

Charges filed in Satyendra Dubey murder case

Charges filed in Satyendra Dubey murder case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

The charges were framed against Mantu Kumar, Uday Kumar, Pinku Ravidas and Shravan Kumar under sections of Indian penal Code and Arms Act by Additional district and sessions judge J M Sharma.

Infra assets worth over Rs 1.62 lakh cr to be monetised this fiscal: FinMin

Infra assets worth over Rs 1.62 lakh cr to be monetised this fiscal: FinMin

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Infrastructure assets worth over Rs 1.62 lakh crore are expected to be monetised during the current fiscal, Parliament was informed on Monday. The government had last year announced a Rs 6 lakh crore National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) to unlock value in infrastructure assets across sectors, ranging from power to road and railways in four years till 2025. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said about Rs 97,000 crore worth of public assets were monetised in the last fiscal (2021-22).

Talks for Kargil-Skardu road on: PM

Talks for Kargil-Skardu road on: PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Laying foundation stone for a 44 MW power project in Kargil, the prime minister said converting the Srinagar-Leh road into a national highway is also under consideration.

Budget focuses to fast-track infra development

Budget focuses to fast-track infra development

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

20 new industrial clusters will be developed in 2014-15.

Why was Satyendra Dubey betrayed?

Why was Satyendra Dubey betrayed?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Ansal eyeing Rs 250cr turnover from new township

Ansal eyeing Rs 250cr turnover from new township

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Leading developer Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd is expecting a turnover of about Rs 250 crore (Rs 2.5 billion) from its upcoming residential project in Haryana in the next 3-4 years.