The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has inked a deal with DST, Germany to design vessels, especially suited to navigate the 1,620 km stretch of NW-1.
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More infra funds on the anvil
The government plans three more sector-specific sub-funds, including for development of airports and ports, under the Rs.40,000 crore National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), reports the Business Standard.
Petrol consumption to grow 6percent in FY 2017-18
India´s petroleum consumption will grow at 6 per cent in financial year (FY) 2017-18, double the rate at which fuel demand in China is projected to grow, according to Moody´s Investors Service.
HRF seeks transparency in environmental clearance to thermal projects
Human Rights Forum (HRF), a voluntary forum of rights activists, has made certain demands on the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) with regard to the process for issue of environmental clearances to thermal power projects.
HRF seeks transparency in environmental clearance to thermal projects
Human Rights Forum (HRF), a voluntary forum of rights activists, has made certain demands on the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) with regard to the process for issue of environmental clearances to thermal power projects.
OVL wants oil in lieu of $537 million cash due from Venezuela
ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), wants $537 million worth of crude oil in lieu of cash due for its share of sales from Venezuelan oilfield. OVL owns 40 per cent of the San Cristobal field and invested $190 million in 2008.
BP looks to sell 8.5percent stake in Castrol India
BP wants to sell 8.5 per cent stake in Indian subsidiary Castrol India through a block deal worth Rs.1,750 crore.
The share sale at an indicative range of Rs.408 - Rs.422.50 per share.
HPGCL turns barren land into paddy field
Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) has succeeded in reclaiming the fertility of a farm land in Sutana village, that farmers alleged was barren due to water seepage from the Panipat Thermal Power Station.
NTPC posts record output in a day
NTPC has recorded its highest-ever power generation capacity 866.47 million units in a day from sources like coal, solar, gas and hydro.
Higher oil demand growth expected this year
India´s oil demand growth will exceed 11 per cent this year as the world´s third-largest oil and gas consumer fires up its economic development, said Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan.

