To design, implement and operate a state-of-the-art, internet protocol-based CCTV surveillance system for Mumbai, the Maharashtra government has invited a Request for Proposal (RFP). The project cost is estimated at Rs 800 crore. The government's initiative comes ahead of the fifth anniversary of the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai which killed 166 people.
Author: admin (Infratructure Today)
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Kerala to revive Kodungallur port at Rs 45 cr
The Kerala Ports Department is to revive the ancient port town of Kodungallur. Once, it was a thriving trade centre. Now the Kerala government wants to bring back the port's old glory. Work on the port will soon begin in a 60-acre area.
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Adani Ports seeks more land for its SEZ project
For its special economic zone (SEZ) at Mundra in Gujarat, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone is seeking additional land from the Union government. Adani Ports has 6,700 hectares of land that is notified and it has asked the government for another 1,800-1,900 hectares of land, the company said.
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SCI posts a quarterly loss of Rs 123.63 cr
A net loss of Rs 123.63 crore has been reported by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) for the quarter ended September, the company said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange. The loss was mainly due to the high depreciation and interest costs.
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Krishnapatnam Port is preferred for edible oil refineries
On the east coast of India, Krishnapatnam Port is slowly and steadily emerging as a hub for edible oil refineries. The port has become more evident from the fact that there are over seven companies setting up their refineries near the port and a few more are likely to finalise their plans soon.
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Now improved headlights for locomotives
For brighter visibility of tracks, especially at locations with bends, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has designed, developed and provided 'Four Beam Headlights' on its locomotives. The headlights are first of its kind in Indian Railways. Generally, the locomotives run on Indian Railways are fitted with Twin Beam Headlights where the focus is on a straight line.
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Jalandhar-Amritsar highway to be widened at Rs 524 cr
For widening of Jalandhar-Amritsar section of National Highway in Punjab, the Union government on November 13 approved Rs 523.85 crore. The highway project will be taken up under the flagship road building programme, National Highways Development Project (NHDP) of the Union government.
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Upgradation of Sabarimala roads into highways at 76.55 cr
Kerala Public Works Minister VK Ebrahim Kunju has stated that the Union Public Works Department will renovate 11 more roads which connect Sabarimala at an estimated cost of Rs 76.55 crore. Sabarimala is a renowned temple town of Lord Ayyappa.
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No bidders for Agra-Lucknow Expressway
For the proposed 270-km expressway between Agra and Lucknow no road developers have come forward. The Expressway project is a pet project of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. The proposed express way is an eight-lane Greenfield project.
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NHAI revives Mangalore ring road plan
In Mangalore, a five-year-old proposal to widen the 90-km stretch from Mulki to Thokkottu via Kateel, Bajpe, Polali, BC Road and Mudipu has been revived. According to a top official of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), this proposal is now before the Authority for preparing a feasibility report.