Bridges to Majuli: Connectivity push sparks outsider anxiety in Assam’s river island battlegroundMajuli islanders anticipate the completion of new bridges connecting them to mainland Assam, hoping for improved access to healthcare and e...
05 Apr, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
IIM Udaipur becomes first IIM to initiate campus expansion in PPP modeIIM Udaipur has initiated campus expansion through a public-private partnership, becoming the first IIM to do so. The project, worth Rs 100...
25 Feb, 2025, 11.18 PM IST
Indian Air Force has shortage of 405 pilots: Government in Lok Sabha"There is a shortage of 405 pilots (as on March 1) in the IAF," he said, replying to a question. He said 260 aircraft are being used for tr...
24 Mar, 2021, 05.36 PM IST
Give half of defence land sale proceeds to forces: Finance MinistryThe government has given an in-principle approval to creating a non-lapsable defence modernisation fund but details are still being worked ...
12 Mar, 2021, 02.46 PM IST
Forces in action mode after CDS Bipin Rawat flags delays, corruption in construction projectsThe armed forces are initiating action against construction companies for delays and corruption in projects following a scathing letter fro...
02 Oct, 2020, 08.02 AM IST
Tilting buildings: Indian Army recommends CBI case after housing project inquiryConstructed under the Married Accommodation Project (MAP), the buildings were found to have faulty foundations, that caused a visible tilt ...
29 Sep, 2020, 01.17 PM IST
Court of Inquiry into shoddy construction, crumbling officer’s enclave in capitalThe Salaria Officer’s Enclave, built a decade ago to house officers from the three armed forces, is at the centre of the controversy given ...
21 Sep, 2020, 11.59 PM IST
Shortage of funds hits infrastructure development of Rafale defence airbaseMES (BAI) has its duesBuilder Association of India lying unpaid for the last three years by the government.
29 Jan, 2019, 07.46 AM IST
DGMAP plans to construct 85,000 dwelling units for armed forcesThe MAP would build close to 70,000 houses, of which construction of 40,000 houses have also been completed and the remaining are to be fin...
12 Jul, 2018, 10.23 AM IST
Armed forces face shortage of over 52,000 personnel: Manohar ParrikarArmy is grappling with the maximum shortage of 33,998 personnel, including 9,642 officers.
20 Mar, 2015, 03.39 PM IST
Living on rent? Subventions schemes are for youMost subvention schemes on offer in the NCR require the buyer to pay just 10 per cent of the total cost as an initial payment.
21 Jan, 2015, 01.52 PM IST
Welfare steps for armed personnel to be fast-tracked: Manohar ParrikarDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said welfare measures for them is a priority for the government and it is more important than arms ...
30 Nov, 2014, 04.33 PM IST
Ministry of Defence cancels 25 contracts for construction of 27,400 housesThe Ministry said it will re-tender the projects and out of the 25 contracts scrapped by it, 12 have already been re-tendered.
08 Aug, 2014, 09.31 PM IST
- Antony assures parliamentary panel of completing housing project on time
A K Antony today assured a parliamentary committee that Married Accommodation Project (MAP) for armed forces will be completed by 2018.
08 Feb, 2013, 09.58 PM IST
- Dhoot group bags Rs 210-cr housing project from Defence Min
Kolkata-based Dhoot Group, which is engaged in infrastructure and realty businesses, has bagged a Rs 210-crore project from the Defence Min...
25 Nov, 2010, 05.04 PM IST
- Omaxe bags Rs 70 cr project from GMADA
Realty firm Omaxe today said it has bagged Rs 70.4 crore infrastructure project from Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) for ...
26 Sep, 2010, 05.56 PM IST
- SAIL enters pact for near Rs 100-cr deal with defence firms
Steel said it has entered into an agreement with two prominent defence construction agencies- Military Engineering Services and Married Acc...
01 Jul, 2009, 06.57 PM IST