The irony of NREGA scheme is that it may spur mechanisation in private sector projects. R Sarabeswar, Chairman, CCCL, says that labour shortages will plague urban projects.
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State oil cos post record losses
Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum will lose a whopping Rs 177,562 crore on selling fuel at government-controlled rates this fiscal, 68 per cent more than what they lost in high-cost 2008-09.
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Jaitapur to get regulator
The government has decided to go ahead with the Jaitapur nuclear project and introduce a bill to set up an independent regulator.
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Orissa to find transloading alt
The shipping ministry has asked the Orissa government for alternative sites to locate a transloading facility of Kolkata Port Trust.
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Road safety policy: Diluted but a good step forward
The opportunities for the infrastructure industries, especially those in road management, training, construction and maintenance, are brewing and will soon be a major activity, as an Act is on the anvil soon to promote road safety.
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Separate Biz for AI?
In a bid to turnaround Air India, the civil aviation ministry is seeking government approval to hive off aircraft maintenance.
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Rs 6.5k cr up for grabs in transmission
Over the next two months, the government will call global tariff bids to award contracts for laying five mega power transmission lines worth Rs 6,485 crore.
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Haryana's nuke plans grow
Haryana government has shortlisted two locations for setting up its second nuclear power plant.
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Urban rail transport: Innovations and mindsets are at loggerheads here
A simple, innovative solution can help Mumbai's choked suburban rail system to increase frequency and reduce commute time.
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Pricing formula for spectrum allocation
The Planning Commission will suggest a pricing formula and method of reallocation of spectrum once the tenure of existing licences runs out.