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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Over Rs 1 lakh crore worth projects under Infrastructure Transformation
Most observers concur that Karnataka has regressed in its industrial rankings as a result of political instability and inadequate attention to infrastructure. Vandita Sharma, the recently appointed Principal Secretary in charge of Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka
Road proposed in Bangalore scrapped
The Karnataka Muzrai Department has scrapped its plan to construct a road in Bangalore, which would have drastically shrunk the Vasanthapura kalyani (temple tank) in the city. Local residents had opposed the road project, which would result in shrinking of the Vasanthapura kalyani (temple tank).
Air Costa to launch flights from Hyd on Dec 10
Regional airline from Andhra Pradesh Air Costa is starting its operation from Hyderabad from this December 10. Air Costa was launched in October by the LEPL Group. The airline is to operate flights from Hyderabad to Chennai, Vijayawada, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and 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.
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.
Vasan dedicates two terminals at Kandla Port
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.
Government is working on a Mechanism for speedy resolution of disputes for Infrastructure Projects: Dr. E M Sudarsana Natchiappan
The second day of EXCON 2013 started with a Conference on ‘Sustainable Infrastructure Development’ organized by the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA) in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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.




