24 CPSEs including NHPC, SAIL, MTNL functioning without full-time chief: GovernmentAs many as 24 central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) including NHPC, Oil India, SAIL, MTNL and HMT Watches do not have a full-time chief...
11 Aug, 2015, 04.23 PM IST
Rs 15,000 crore given for revival of 13 CPSEs in West BengalGovernment has approved packages amounting to more than 15,000 crores for revival of 13 Central Public Sector Enterprises in West Bengal, R...
07 May, 2015, 06.45 PM IST
Government plans to introduce mandatory crash regulations by 2017Under the current safety regulations, only seat belts are mandatory, although many manufacturers offer airbags in the higher end variants o...
17 Mar, 2015, 08.31 PM IST
Vehicle crash test mandatory from 1st Oct 2017, says MinisterThe compliance will come enforce as per crash standards AIS 098 and AIS 099 also be mandatory for existing vehicles from 1st October, 2019.
24 Dec, 2014, 01.21 PM IST
VRS proposal in 3 HMT companies awaiting CCEA approval: GM SiddeshwaraA voluntary retirement scheme proposal for employees of HMT Watches, HMT Chinar Watches and HMT Bearings has been prepared for approval of ...
18 Dec, 2014, 04.56 PM IST
Government to promote conducive investment climate for industry: GM SiddeshwaraGovernment is committed to all- round development of industries through a conducive investment environment, said G M Siddeshwara.
12 Nov, 2014, 06.24 PM IST
Ashok Gajapathi Raju inspects facilities at Chennai airportThe minister wanted to personally visit Chennai airport following complaints received by him through the media and stakeholders .
28 Sep, 2014, 06.42 PM IST
Air India, national interest factored in for nod to Jet-Etihad deal: GM Siddeshwara"AI's concerns, prospect of global connectivity & national economic interests were taken into account when govt approved Jet-Etihad deal"
11 Aug, 2014, 07.24 PM IST
29 cases of security breach at major airports since 2011: GovernmentThere have been 29 cases of security breach at major airports from 2011 till last month, says G M Siddeshwara
30 Jul, 2014, 08.34 PM IST
Boeing asks Air India not to fly Dreamliners near thunderstorms: G M SiddeshwaraSiddeshwara said the problem was caused by a build-up of ice crystals behind the main fan of the engine, causing a brief loss of thrust.
30 Jul, 2014, 07.39 PM IST
Air India loss Rs 800 crore in books in sale of five Boeing 777 to Etihad AirwaysThe national carrier generated a surplus of $ 25.735 million after prepayment of the Aircraft loan when the national carrier sold these fiv...
21 Jul, 2014, 07.15 PM IST
10 pilots found tipsy in pre-flight checks till July 14: GovernmentSince 2011, 99 pilots, including the 10, have been grounded for testing positive in the pre-flight medical examination for alcohol consumpt...
21 Jul, 2014, 05.46 PM IST
Government rules out privatisation of Air India despite suffering loses of Rs Rs 5,389 crore in 2013-14Government has infused equity of Rs 1,200 crore in 2011-12, Rs 6,000 crore in 2012-13 and provisionally Rs 6,000 crore in 2013-14, he said.
15 Jul, 2014, 04.14 PM IST
Indian carriers got traffic right on 17 new international route: GovernmentGovernment was also considering proposals to declare Bhopal, Indore and Raipur airports as international airports, Siddeshwara said.
14 Jul, 2014, 08.22 PM IST
Near-miss incidents involving planes on the decline: GovernmentWhile there were 29 air proximity incidents in 2011, 18 were registered in 2012, 23 in 2013 and eight till a week ago this year.
14 Jul, 2014, 06.15 PM IST
Nearly 100 pilots found drunk in pre-flight tests since 2011In 2013, one pilot of Jet Airways and another belonging to IndiGo were suspended for five years after being found drunk the second time.
08 Jul, 2014, 07.52 PM IST
Five states gave proposals for greenfield airports: CentreThe AAI was providing technical assistance for the detailed project reports and undertaking pre-feasibility studies for clearance of propos...
07 Jul, 2014, 06.06 PM IST