infrastructure

	Ageing dams in India, US, other nations pose growing threat: UN report The report said that approximately 3.5 million people are at risk if India's Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, built over 100 years ago, "were to fail". published on : 24th January 2021
	Highways Ministry, IIT Roorkee sign MoU for R&D, teaching and training for development of infrastructure This collaboration of MoRTH with IIT-Roorkee will strengthen R&D activities in Road Sector and the Chair professor is expected to provide leadership. published on : 23rd January 2021
	Singapore firm proposes to invest Rs 1,100 crore to develop data centre in Noida The data centre can create approximately 80 direct job opportunities and around 1,000 indirect and induced employment avenues. published on : 19th January 2021
	Over 5 lakh people have migrated out of Uttarakhand in last 10 years, 734 ghost villages in the state, reveals RTI The RTI also says that 3946 villages are ones from where people have migrated 'permanently' leaving land and homes which implies these villages fit the definition of 'Ghost Village'. published on : 17th January 2021
	Bharti Airtel divests 6,824 equity shares in Seynse Technologies The company has divested its stake in Seynse Technologies held through Nettle Infrastructure Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of it. published on : 15th January 2021
	CAG report on KIIFB part of a larger conspiracy: Kerala Finance minister TM Thomas Issac Issac said that the final report was prepared with malicious intention and it is part of a larger conspiracy to malign the economic stability of the state. published on : 13th January 2021
	CM BS Yediyurappa announces Rs 90 crore stimulus for Bengaluru infra projects Yediyurappa was speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of Bengaluru City zilla panchayat main entrance arch, after which he held a meeting with ministers and officials reviewing works. published on : 13th January 2021
	Reliance promoted discoms clear Rs 400 crore dues to Aravali power corporation BSES Rajdhani Power and BSES Yamuna Power have resolved the matter with Aravali Power Corporation Private Limited (APCPL) and have paid Rs 352.27 crore and Rs 47.34 crore. published on : 13th January 2021
	Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews progress of pipeline projects worth Rs 3.6 lakh crore The Finance Ministry said that secretaries of these two departments were asked to promote investible projects by holding discussions with prospective investors. published on : 6th January 2021
	Vaduthala’s Rail Over Bridge dream takes off Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden had convened a meeting of stakeholders to discuss the change in alignment on December 19. published on : 24th December 2020
	World Bank's Chennai City Partnership project to begin in 2021 The World Bank had held discussions with State government over the last one year to develop the Chennai City Partnership model to ensure city’s sustainable growth. published on : 23rd December 2020
	Canada’s PSP, USA’s DFC, Axis Bank invest $107 million in NIIF’s master fund The NIIF also announced that it is now targeting to raise $ 2.1 billion for a private equity fund. published on : 22nd December 2020
	Only 'no objection' given to Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board's masala bond issuance: RBI The RBI's evasive response gains significance in the wake of the adverse findings on KIIFB and its masala bond issuance in the CAG 's annual report on state finances for 2018-19. published on : 21st December 2020
	Gundlapalli centre cries for amenities Empty plots, drainage canals blocked with industrial waste; recent rains damaged internal roads in Prakasam published on : 16th December 2020
	Chhattisgarh shows potential as sporting powerhouse to nurture budding champions With an intent to infuse holistic approach to fitness, playing sports and inculcating the spirit to win, the state has embarked upon with a motto 'Khelbo-Jeetbo-Gadbo Nava Chhattisgarh'. published on : 13th December 2020