Kerala is constructing two port projects worth over Rs 6,200 crore under the public private partnership (PPP) route. The state government completed one port project worth over Rs 700 crore under PPP and it has been put to service delivery, a study conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) show
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Study shows bright prospect for proposed port
A study released by the Trivandrum development front (TDF) shows bright prospects for the proposed Vizhinjam international seaport project in Kerala. TDF recently released a comprehensive site analysis and prospects of Vizhinjam port based on the environment impact assessment report and master plan. The study pointed out that the port, when operational, will b
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Narrow stretches on NH-49 in Kerala to be widened
In Kerala, officials concerned have proposed to take immediate measures to repair roads along the national highways in Kerala. A proposal to widen the narrow road along the Munnar-Devikulam-Poopara-Bodimedu on NH-49 will be submitted to SS Nahar, chief engineer, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. SS Nahar was in Kerala on a two-day inspection spree and checked the Munnar stretch on June 29 morning.
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LNG re-gassification capacity
Union Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily informed that India may have LNG re-gasification capacity of over 50 million tonne per annum (mtpa) by 2016-17 with a supply of 198 million standard cubic metre per day. Currently, India has 18.6 mt of re-gasification capacity - 10 mt terminal at Dahej and 3.6 mt plant at Hazira in Gujarat
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Kochi metro project contract to Era Infra
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) awarded a Rs 383.7 crore contract to Era Infra Engineering (EIEL) for the construction of elevated viaduct, five elevated stations at the Kochi Metro Rail corridor in Kerala.
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Kerala govt encourages coastal shipping
Kerala Minister for Ports K Babu highlighted the efforts being taken by the state government to promote inland water transport and coastal shipping. In order to ferry cargo from ports to the hinterland through inland waterways, the Kerala State Maritime Development Corporation had signed an agreement to charter a ship. In the first phase, the transport of cargo would be taken up in the Kollam-Kochi section and the state gove
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Action against road contractors for substandard quality
Contractors in Kerala who failed to repair roads, that are damaged before the guarantee period, will be blacklisted, the Kerala government has said. Ports and Fisheries Minister K Babu asked contractors to repair the roads at the earliest. The minister also directed authorities to complete the rehabilitation of people who have suffered losses in the landslide at Kadvoor near Kothamangalam last year.
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World Bank’s loan of $216 mn to improve Kerala roads
To improve road conditions and safety in Kerala the Union government has signed a pact with the World Bank for $216 million loan for the State Transport Project. The loan and project agreements for World Bank assistance of $216 million for Kerala State Transport Project were signed between the Central government, Kerala government and World Bank on June 19, an official statement said.
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World Bank sign $216 mn loan pact for Kerala projects
World Bank signed a $216 million loan agreement with the Government of India and the Government of Kerala for the second Kerala State Transport Project. The loan agreement was signed by Nilaya Mitash (Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs) on behalf of Government of India and Onno Ruhl, Country Director, World Bank (India) on behalf of the World Bank
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National Highway works to be taken up on EPC mode
For time-bound and faster completion of National Highway (NH) projects in Kerala, all works including improvement, development, and maintenance of roads and bridges on NH stretches passing through the State, will be taken up in the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) mode. The decision to adopt the EPC mode instead of the item rate contracts comes in the wake of the latest guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Road Transports and Highways (MRTH), say sources.