The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) should be asked to pay Rs 85,55,090 for carrying out construction in 2.25 acres of the Ridge area without seeking clearance from the Ridge Management Board (RMB) or the SC, the Supreme Court constituted centrally empowered committee has recommended.
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Giving the digital edge
Adopting the right software solution in construction and infrastructure can help in schedule, cost saving and quality of the project, says Daya Kingston.
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A tough performer
The Construck PRIMA range of tippers from Tata Motors is especially suited to provide the necessary momentum in the construction and mining sectors.
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Mining of minor minerals
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and state governments to implement strict regulations within six months to govern mining of minor minerals as recommended by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.The order could affect the construction sector as it uses minor minerals such as sand, gravel and boulders.
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Kannur airport project gets land
Kerala government hopes to complete the Kannur airport project on schedule as it has secured land for the project from Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (KINFRA).The first phase of the project would be completed by 2014 and the first flight is expected to land at Kannur airport in 2015.
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APSEZ to develop Kandla terminal
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has received the letter of intent from the Kandla Port Trust (KPT) to set up a dry bulk terminal at the Kandla Port on BOT basis.The company has emerged as the highest bidder on revenue share basis and has been awarded the concession in a competitive bidding scenario.
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Do discoms need a bailout?
Experts debate how the franchise model in power distribution and Open Access will help or hamper the financial condition of state distribution companies.Excerpts from the 2nd Power Today Round Table.December’s Rs 500 crore bailout package announced by the Delhi Government to the Reliance owned discoms in that state has proved that it won’t just be the publicly owned ones that face financial crisis.
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Powering up the slope
As India witnesses huge investments and growth in construction industry in recent years, the demand for heavy duty and reliable machinery, especially tippers, has been increasing.To address the growing market requirement,last year Tata Motors launched Tata 2518HD 9-speed MAV tipper that has quickly become the customers’ top choice in the category.
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The real capital issue
The infrastructure sectors will need to double their workforce in the next 10 years. But as the unorganised contractor community, which has sprung up after a steep decline in civil engineers, has become the most important pool for recruiters, skill enhancement will be key, writes Rumjhum Chatterjee.
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The insurance industry is exploring take-out finance to fund infra projects
Both project and material risks are considered some of the highest in the infrastructure industries, yet infrastructure constitutes only 7 percent of the total general insurance.While the insurance firms in India cover most of the material risks,less tangible ones such as risks of overruns emerging from clearance delays are not insurable.