If there is money and technology, then opting for a metro project works. But if it's only for a status symbol, then it's not a well-deserved investment. Other investments should be explored before jumping on the metro bandwagon.
Category: Roads & Highways
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Jaypee Mahasale: Debt of woes
The group that brought Formula One to the country is now looking for a formula to revive its sagging fortunes. Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, with interests in engineering and construction, power, cement, real estate,
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Begumpet-Balkampet link road by end May
The much-delayed link road between Begumpet and Balkampet should be completed by 25 May, GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar has said. The commissioner expressed confidence that the 'hanging bridge',
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Road-building exercise to be reviewed
The roads ministry is looking at a new dispensation at the Centre to overhaul the road-building exercise. Ministry officials, while preparing a wish list for the new government, will seek streamlining the process of land acquisition and clearances from various
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MoRTH wish list for new government
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is preparing a wish list for the new government to seek, among other things, greater leeway to choose between public-private partnership (PPP) and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) modes
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Rajasthan to set up regulatory body for roads
To enhance the state's road network, the Rajasthan government will set up a regulatory body on lines of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The authority will be mandated to oversee the road construction and get the necessary approval for the concessionaire.
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MoRTH to try new technologies
To encourage adoption of new materials and technology in road construction, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has formulated a policy where new technology can be adopted through pilot projects.
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IRB bags toll road order
IRB Infrastructure Developers has received 'letter of award' from the National Highways Authority of India for four laning the Yedeshi-Aurangabad section of NH-211 totalling about 190 km
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Punj Lloyd to develop Libyan city
Punj Llyod has won Rs 3,254-crore contract for constructing infrastructure facilities in a Libyan city. The project involves design and construction of the storm and sewer network, water network,
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Strata to produce geocell in India
Strata Geosystems (India) will produce advanced geocells systems, StrataWeb. StrataWeb is essentially a unique three dimensional soil reinforcement system. It comprises honeycombed high-strength cell structures of texturised HDPE.