The government will consider competitive bidding for coal blocks, but only after allocating blocks to state-run Coal India and state governments.
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Delhi Airport Reopens Future-Ready Terminal 2 to Boost Passenger Flow and Airline Efficiency
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NHPC's MoU with Russian co
National Hydro Power Corporation has informed BSE that the company has signed a MoU with Russia's largest power generating company JSC RusHydro.
Mah plans 150 MW solar plant
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company's plan to develop a 150 MW of PV-based solar project in Dhule district has been approved by the state.
Pratibha CRFG bags Delhi Metro order
Pratibha CRFG has bagged a Rs 467 crore order from Delhi Metro for two segments of the underground metro being built by DMRC.
Shipping aims record capex
The shipping ministry has set an ambitious target to award 23 projects worth Rs16,750 crore for capacity addition at majors ports in 2011-12.
Govt allows FDI FOR GMR
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has cleared GMR Airports Holdings' proposal to raise further foreign investment of $200 million from Mauritius-based entities.
Uncertainty looms over Gujarat port projects
Vansi Borsi, a proposed port in Gujarat, will relocate to a new site more than 15 years after it was conceived.
Kochi Port seeks dredging finance
Kochi Port has sought a grant of Rs 399.50 crore towards the cost of maintenance dredging for the next three years.
Bids for DFC this year
The Dedicated Railway Freight Corridor (DFC) between Delhi and Mumbai may wake up again soon, as contracts worth Rs 10,000 crore are expected to be awarded.
WB loan for DFC section
The World Bank has approved about Rs 4,500 crore loan for the 343 km Khurja to Kanpur stretch on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project.

