The unstoppable and straight-speaking Karnataka Lokayukta (now retired) has done his bit for the sustenance of the legitimate mining industry. While exposing the biggest mining scam to date, his observations on mining policy and practice should perhaps be heard and considered carefully.
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MCD's 4 projects scrapped
Four projects of Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD), which were funded by the Central government's Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) scheme in December 2009
Work on Navi Mumbai Metro Rail begins
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18,500-cr boost to DMIC
The Union Cabinet has cleÂared the proposal for infusion of Rs 18,500 crore in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC). The 1,483-km project running through seven states will come up along the proposed Delhi-Mumbai dedicated rail freight corridor.
L&T plans infra projects in WB
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) plans to execute infrastructure projects in West Bengal following the change in regime in the state.
Low FOBs may obstruct army vehicles
On NH-1, which connects Delhi with the Wagah border, NHAI has built foot overbridges (FOBs) with ground clearance of only 5.5 m whereas the maximum height of armed forces vehicles carrying weapons is 6 m which may obstruct the movement of the army vehicles.
Low FOBs may obstruct army vehicles
On NH-1, which connects Delhi with the Wagah border, NHAI has built foot overbridges (FOBs) with ground clearance of only 5.5 m whereas the maximum height of armed forces vehicles carrying weapons is 6 m which may obstruct the movement of the army vehicles.
We are focused on improving city-side access to airport
Delhi's T3 has revolutionised the airport experience for Indian travellers and built a formidable reputation in just one year.
We are focused on improving city-side access to airport
Delhi's T3 has revolutionised the airport experience for Indian travellers and built a formidable reputation in just one year.

