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Reforms for civil aviation sector

Reforms for civil aviation sector

Modernisation of existing airports and development of low-cost airports to promote air connectivity, particularly to remote and regional areas, is expected to get a boost under the new government. This may include awarding management contracts at six major airports to private sector players and development of 50 low-cost airports on a fast-track basis.

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India to use waterways to Ashuganj port

India to use waterways to Ashuganj port

Bangladesh has agreed to allow India to use its waterways to Ashuganj river port on Meghna, about 37 km from Agartala, for carrying food grains from Kolkata to Tripura. Bangladesh government agreed to a request by the Centre

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Privatisation of airports on hold till elections

Privatisation of airports on hold till elections

The Ministry of Civil Aviation will take up the privatisation of six major airports only after the elections, according to a top official in the ministry. A parliamentary panel had opposed the government's decision of privatising six airports in Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Guwahati. The government had decided to allow private parties to pick up 100 per cent equity stake in operation and management of these airports.

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Xylem introduces pumping systems

Xylem introduces pumping systems

With its participation in the International Mining Exhibition 2014 held in Kolkata, Xylem Inc has introduced new pumping systems that reinforce its focus on the global rental business for its premium products being used for the Indian mining sector. Xylem offers a full service rentals programme with a complete line of submersible pumps, engine-driven suction pumps, generators, piping and complementary accessories for long or short-term rental in various countries.

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Addl land for NTPC project

Addl land for NTPC project

The West Bengal government decided to allot an additional 98 acre land and provide coal linkage with riders to NTPC´s proposed 1,600 MW plant, clearing two major hurdles for the project. This would help remove uncertainty over implementation of the proposed project at Katwa in Burdwan district, she said after a Cabinet meeting held outside Kolkata for the first time.

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CCEA approves five port expansion projects

CCEA approves five port expansion projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved five projects involving an investment of over Rs 17,630 crore to increase the capacity of major ports, a government release said. These five projects are at an advance stage of tendering and are expected to be awarded by the end of March. Of the five projects approved, four are container terminals and one is a multi-purpose cargo berth project in Mumbai port.
The four container terminals are proposed in the major ports of Kandla (wit