Archive for December 13th, 2007
SC dismisses petition on ownership of Kokapet land
Thursday, December 13th, 2007The Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (Huda) has decided to ask successful bidders of the land auction at Kokapet to pay the balance amount of Rs 304 crore. The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a special leave petition filed by a private individual on the Kokapet land.
Maytas adopts Nizampet junction
Thursday, December 13th, 2007Nizampet Junction has been adopted by Maytas Properties for decongestion and beautification as part of its “Corporate Social Responsibility”.
The company will construct a 2 kilometre median between JNTU and Miyapur, widen the junction bay and increase green cover in both.
WiFi-enabled buses to Shamshabad airport
Thursday, December 13th, 2007GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), which is developing the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, has awarded airport shuttle bus service concession to Shree Raj Travels & Tours Limited for a period of seven years.
Central block for city road
Thursday, December 13th, 2007Acquisition of Central government properties for road widening has turned out to be a major headache for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. While the civic body could take over private properties without much difficulty, the “big brother” attitude of the Centre has spoiled its plans.
GMR Airport awards shuttle service to Shree Raj
Thursday, December 13th, 2007GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) has awarded the airport shuttles to Hyderabad-based Shree Raj Travels and Tours.
Under the contract, Shree Raj will provide 125 air-conditioned airport shuttle buses to the Hyderabad international airport.
Road works sanctioned
Thursday, December 13th, 2007The GVMC Standing Committee meeting with Mayor Pulusu Janardhana Rao in the chair on Thursday approved works worth Rs.1.48 crores. Among them are the roads from Duvvada Railway Station to Lakkarajuvanipalem, from AU Engineering College to Siripuram via Karakachettu, from MVP Colony to the Beach Road via the Police Outpost.
A.P. Road Development Corporation to be formed
Thursday, December 13th, 2007A separate undertaking, named Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation, will be formed to improve and maintain the district-level roads in the State, initially covering a length of 10,000 km.
Industries to get major boost
Thursday, December 13th, 2007The MoU signed by the State Government with International Finance Corporation will further consolidate the State’s position in industrial development. Andhra Pradesh was ranked 21st before the Congress party came to power and it now holds the third slot.
Road safety clubs on highways mooted
Thursday, December 13th, 2007The State government will shortly start road safety clubs along highways in a bid to prevent road accidents and rush help to accident victims.
Shaky RTC lets out land to fuel profit
Thursday, December 13th, 2007Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation will lease out its lands at Shamshabad, Ranigunj and Bus Bhavan for construction of star hotels, shopping malls and commercial establishments.
Finally, RIL agrees to give AP gas
Thursday, December 13th, 2007In a development that can greatly help the state tide over energy crisis, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has finally agreed to supply 20 million metric standard cubic metres per day (MMSCMD) of gas from Krishna-Godavari basin to Andhra Pradesh from mid-2008.