Pradeep Kumar Kharola, MD, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), tells Shashidhar Nanjundaiah that efficiency-of commute and technology-is the key mantra for the city's metro rail system, another "reach" of which will be operational soon.
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Ajax Fiori as part of its focused expansion plan has re-branded itself to aggressively strengthen its position as manufactures of self-loaders, batching plants and pumps that are productive, economic and make investment sense. Ajax Fiori as part of its expansion plan has opened a Parts Logistics Centre and corporate office of 30,000 sq ft in Peenya, Bangalore.
Ajax fiori to invest Rs 1,000 mn
Ajax Fiori as part of its focused expansion plan has re-branded itself to aggressively strengthen its position as manufactures of self-loaders, batching plants and pumps that are productive, economic and make investment sense. Ajax Fiori as part of its expansion plan has opened a Parts Logistics Centre and corporate office of 30,000 sq ft in Peenya, Bangalore.
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The Union Minister of Shipping GK Vasan has dedicated two terminals of the Kandla Port to the nation. Speaking on the occasion at a function in Bangalore recently he said that this port since its inception and especially in the last decade has grown from strength to strength fuelling growth of Kutch, Gujarat and India.
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Kerala takes measures for maritime safety
Kerala government is taking all measures for ensuring maritime safety, said the State Minister for Ports K Babu. He was speaking at the 15th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council held in Bangalore recently.
Kerala spots 8 areas for port development
The Kerala government has identified eight areas for the development of ports in the state and sought urgent aid from the Union government for the ports development. The State Fisheries and Ports Minister K Babu highlighted the issues at the 15th meeting of Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) in Bangalore recently.




