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Fact Box: TOD ( Transit-Oriented Development )

February 24, 2013

First phase of TOD pilot projects approved in Delhi Approval has been granted for the implementation of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) pilot projects along four metro corridors and another pilot project near Karkardooma in Delhi.  It will be implemented by the ..

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Govt cancels Rs.12,000 cr bond auction to curb fiscal deficit

February 22, 2013

The government has cancelled the Rs.12,000-crore bond issue, cutting short its market borrowing programme for the current financial year with an aim to contain the fiscal deficit at 5.3%. This move has decreased the total market borrowing by the government ..

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EDMC clears proposal to develop Tele-Booking Services of the Auto-Rickshaws

February 21, 2013

Standing Committee of East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) has cleared the proposal to set up Green Auto tele-booking services of the auto-rickshaws on the lines of radio taxis. The main objective of the project is to provide 24-hour auto rickshaw ..

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PMGSY upgraded to include left-out habitations

February 14, 2013

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the following regarding Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY): (i) Revision of the Core Network by including: 2,687 left-out unconnected habitations in Tribal (Schedule-V) areas and blocks adjoining the international border under ..

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“Shubh Yatra” Magazine by Civil Aviation Ministry

February 13, 2013

The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched Shubh Yatra, an exclusive monthly bi-lingual (Hindi & English) in-flight magazine of Air India. It covers travel, lifestyle, culture and entertainment in all color and spice. This is the new name of the in-flight ..

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SC orders Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

February 12, 2013

The apex court directed Karnataka to release 2.44 tmc (thousand million cubic feet) water of Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu for irrigating its standing crops in the delta basin. The court dismissed the objections of Tamil Nadu which sought 9 ..

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India’s domestic savings declines to 30% this fiscal

February 9, 2013

As per the warnings of India Ratings, the national savings rate will further plunge to 30% or so this fiscal, from 30.8% of the GDP last fiscal, if the advance estimates of national income are considered. How would it affect ..

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Environment Ministry exempts linear projects from taking clearance from Gram sabha

February 9, 2013

From now on, linear projects, such as roads, transmission lines and gas pipelines will not have to seek consent of gram sabhas to get clearance under the Forest Rights Act as the Environment Ministry has exempted these projects from it. ..

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PMO forms executive panel on implementing the 8 missions of the NAPCC

February 6, 2013

A secretary level committee has been constituted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to assist the PM’s council on climate change in implementing the 8 missions of the National Action Plan of Climate Change (NAPCC). The absence of Inter-ministerial coordination has ..

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Distance Education Council allows students to pursue two degrees

February 5, 2013

The Distance Education Council (DEC) has allowed students to pursue two programmes simultaneously through distance or combination of distance and regular modes in various combinations. The DEC has also mentioned some of the combinations which students can opt for. These ..

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