The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, June 07, 2003

NHAI opts for Cisco network
THE National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), currently mandated to upgrade and build over 14,000 km of national highway across the country, has opted for a Cisco IP-based communication network. This network will be used for its main ... More

INFRASTRUCTURE

'Vallarpadam infrastructure may need Rs 20,000 cr'
THE Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) will seek Central assistance for implementing a comprehensive plan for developing transport infrastructure in and around the city with a view to meeting the requirements of the proposed Vallarpadam ... More

SHIPPING

Chennai port functioning without deputy chairman
THE Chennai port has been without one of its key officials, the Deputy Chairman, for over two-and-a-half years. The Centre is yet to find a replacement for Mr S. Veeramuthumoni, who retired as the port's Deputy Chairman on January 1, 2001. He ... More

Essar Shipping, Videocon submit EoIs for 51 pc stake in SCI
ESSAR Shipping Ltd and Videocon group have submitted expressions of interest (EoIs) for acquiring a 51 per cent stake in the national flag carrier Shipping Corporation of India. ``We have submitted EoIs for acquiring Government equity in ... More

Preservative to boost life of catamarans
FISHERMEN in the coastal States using catamarans to eke out their livelihoods have something to cheer about. A wood preservative and alternative species of timber have raised hopes of extending the life of these boats up to 18 years. In the ... More

RAILWAYS

Southern States to seek circular `heritage train'
REALISING the fact that development of tourism cannot be achieved in isolation, the southern States have decided to work together to promote a common menu of tourist destinations, besides bringing pressure on the Union Government to sort out ... More

SCR inquiry into derailment

ROADWAYS

Panel to monitor road works in Kochi
KOCHI: A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has ordered that a committee to monitor the road digging works in the city be constituted within two weeks. The Court issued the order after all the parties opined that such a committee could ... More

Ships in Ports

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