Agency reports indicate that the cargo handling capacity of Essar Ports may rise from the present 104 million tonne (mn t) per annum to 181 mn t by
2015-16, a growth of 74 percent. The company plans to add 23 mn t capacity in its portfolio by modernising three existing iron ore berths at Visakhapatnam port
Author: admin (Infratructure Today)
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Essar Ports expects to raise capacity to 181 mn t
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SJVN plans power projects worth Rs 9.8 bn in FY14
RP Singh, Chairman of SJVN informed that the firm may invest about Rs 986 crore on several projects, including wind and thermal during 2013-14 compared to Rs 796 crore invested in the previous fiscal. Singh informed this during a conference call with analysts. Most of the Rs 796 crore spent last year went to its 412 mw Rampur hydro electric project in Himachal Prad
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GMR’s power projects to get Rs 1,700 cr
During this financial year, GMR Infrastructure, the Bangalore-based infrastructure major is set to infuse Rs 1,700 crore fresh equity capital in its energy business. The GMR Energy business presently consists of six operating assets with a cumulative capacity of 837 mw and four generation projects under various stages of construction with an aggregate capacity of 3,788 mw.
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Renovation work on NH-25 in Kanpur to begin soon
In Kanpur, renovation of the National Highway 25 between Rama Devi to Jajmau will take place soon. Decisions were taken by the committee concerned to resolve the problems in the renovation work and officials of construction company and National Highway Authority, both, had expressed their satisfaction.
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NHAI says ‘no’ for additional structures on h’way in Nashik
In Nashik, work on the Mumbai-Agra national highway passing through the city can be undertaken only during the operation and maintenance period as the project cost has exceeded its limit, said the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). With freak accidents becoming frequent over the widened Mumbai-Agra national highway, both commuters and residents along the highway come up with new demands in respect to the inconveniences faced by them.
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Jaipur to have two high-level bridges to cut congestion
To reduce congestion and provide better connectivity, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has expedited the process to start the construction work of two high-level bridges in the city. These high-level bridges will be constructed between Gopalpura to Mansarovar and Swej Farm to Sodala. A senior official said that the demarcation work near Swej Farm has been started by the authority at zone level, while, a consultant has been appointed to prepare the design for Gopalpura.
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Govt unveils master plan, report for Vizhinjam project
The master plan and detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed Vizhinjam container terminal and international port project in Kerala was released by the state Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Chandy said according to the terms of reference given, an exhaustive study covering all seasons of the year has been done
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Govt unveils master plan, report for Vizhinjam project
The master plan and detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed Vizhinjam container terminal and international port project in Kerala was released by the state Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Chandy said according to the terms of reference given, an exhaustive study covering all seasons of the year has been done
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Govt to auction coal blocks
By the end of June 2013, the government plans to conduct its first round of auction of coal blocks to companies belonging to sectors other than power, media reports indicate. It is learnt that the union coal ministry may auction 6-7 coal blocks during the first round and it has approached the Ministry of Environment and Forests seeking a feed
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Quality of roads is the first motto of our project
For a completely government-funded project, PMGSYĆās social and economic effectiveness is beyond question. But quality management and delays in implementation are a concern,