The Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas M Veerappa Moily has approved a proposal to extend the scope of the Scheme for sale of non-subsidised 5 KG LPG cylinders from Petrol Stations(Petrol Pumps/Retail Outlets) of Oil Marketing PSUs (OMCs) in other parts of the country subject to the Election Code of Conduct.
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Kerala proposes to set up maritime board, earmarks Rs 20 cr
For setting up Kerala Maritime Board (KMB), the Kerala government has submitted a proposal to the Union government. The proposed Board is intended to initiate all port-related activities and maritime cargo businesses in the state. The proposed KMB will come up at Maradu in Kochi with an initial investment of Rs 20 crore and will look at all possible avenues for port-related activities.
Proposal to stop toll collection on incomplete roads
A proposal has been made to the government to stop private developers from collecting toll on highway widening projects during the construction phase, if the project falls behind schedule. The proposal has been made by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and it is being studied by the Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways.
Delhi govt to set up infra facilities
Delhi government would set up civic amenities like hospitals and schools in over 1,600 unauthorised colonies, where it plans to ease development guidelines. The necessary infrastructure facilities to all the 1,639 unauthorised colonies would be provided by the state gov
Co-op urban banks may come under ombudsmans ambit
To bring in co-operative urban banks under the purview of Banking Omudsman, in view of their key role in banking activity in many states, a proposal has been mooted. The proposal had been mooted by an internal committee of RBI and a final decision would be taken after eliciting views of the State governments, A Madasamy, Banking Ombudsman for Kerala and Lakshadweep said in Thiruvananthapuram on August 1. Madasamy said though there was a strong opinion in favour of the proposal, State governments
Finance ministry opposes proposal of oil ministry
In a move that may delay the introduction of shale gas policy, the union petroleum ministry may have to work on a fresh proposal and another round of consultations could take place. This is because the finance ministry opposed the petroleum ministryÂ’s move to allow existing oil and gas explorers to find shale gas in their respective blocks.
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Minister hopes 6% GDP growth in FY14
Finance Minister P Chidambaram expressed hope that the Indian economy may expand at 6 per cent or slightly more during 2013-14. This is higher than the 5 percent growth registered in 2012-13. Speaking to reporters, the minister also expressed hope that the Parliament would pass the real estate regulator and land acquisition bills in its monsoon session
Manipur govt mulls to widen all key roads in state
The Manipur government has sent a proposal to the Union government for upgradation of Jiribam-Churachandpur Road and widen all important roads in the state, the State Works Minister Kh Ratankumar said. The Minister was speaking as chief guest at a foundation laying ceremony for an RCC Bridge which is to be constructed over Khuga River to connect Lamjangphai and Thingchom in Churachandpur district on June 6.
Task force clears steel projects
A task force of the union government has reportedly cleared Rs 100.53 billion (bn) worth investment projects ,involving eight proposals. These projects include one steel plant and numerous pelletisation projects. Of these, Kalinga Steel Tech Pvt Ltd plans to set up a new integrated steel plant with a capacity of a 1.2 million tonne per annum in the Sundargarh district
Centre considers metro rail proposal of Assam govt
The central government is said to be considering request from the Assam government for implementing metro rail project in the north eastern state. Metro rail projects are becoming popular across many cities in the country. The union urban development ministry has to clear a proposal to set up metro rail system in the country as it is partly financed by th

