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  Thousands rendered jobless as sand crisis hits construction industry in Bihar

  Real Estate | December 27, 2017 15:52 IST

  Thousands of daily wagers and semi-skilled workers have been rendered jobless after the state government initiated large-scale action in July against rampant illegal sand mining and imposed restrictions.

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  World skyscraper construction hits record high: Report

  Real Estate | December 14, 2017 12:22 IST

  A total of 144 buildings measuring 656 feet or taller were completed in the world this year, up on 2016's record by more than 13 per cent.

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  One dead, several feared trapped after five-storey building collapses in Bengaluru

  India | October 05, 2016 18:21 IST

  An under-construction five-storey building collapsed near Bellandur in Bengaluru, killing one with four other people feared trapped under the rubble. One body has been recovered so far, officials said adding that rescue operations were

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  AAP govt gives in-principle nod to Delhi Metro Phase-IV

  India | February 15, 2016 12:45 IST

  New Delhi: The Delhi government has given in-principle approval for construction of Metro Phase-IV. The decision was taken recently at a meeting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had with transport, PWD and Urban Development Departments.Delhi Metro

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  Sadbhav Engineering bags two projects worth Rs 1,557 crore from NHAI

  August 10, 2015 13:22 IST

  New Delhi: Sadbhav Engineering today said it has won bids for two NHAI projects worth Rs 1,556.96 crore for development of a section of six-lane Eastern Peripheral Expressway in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.“The company has been

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  Why India aids Afghanistan, and why it matters

  India | July 31, 2015 11:16 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the inauguration of Afghanistan's new Rs 710-crore Parliament building, financed and constructed by India.The parliament building—part of a $2 billion (Rs 12,800 crore) aid package—is symbolic of

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  Indian bribe takers not named in $3.9 mn Louis Berger bribery scam

  World | July 21, 2015 15:06 IST

  Washington: Louis Berger International Inc. (LBI), a New Jersey-based construction management company, has admitted it bribed officials in India and three other countries to secure government construction management contracts.But neither the company which last week

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  Hiring activities likely to grow up to 15% in FY16: Survey

  July 12, 2015 23:10 IST

  Mumbai:  Indian employers appear to be upbeat about government initiatives like digitalisation and smart cities as they plan to increase hiring activities by up to 15 per cent in specific sectors such as IT, manufacturing

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  National Green Tribunal directs Hindu College to plant 100 trees in its premises

  India | July 09, 2015 20:12 IST

  New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal today asked the Hindu College here to stop construction work of a hostel and plant 100 trees in its premises against the ten trees it has cut.A bench headed

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  Ban on construction in Shimla's green belts to stay

  India | January 05, 2014 14:31 IST

  Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to continue its construction ban in 17 green belts of the town, an official said Sunday."The cabinet last evening (Saturday) decided to continue with the ban on construction

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  Brazil World Cup stadium 90 percent complete

  Football | November 13, 2013 12:47 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: Construction work on Brazil's Arena Amazonia World Cup stadium is 90 percent complete, authorities said Tuesday.Work on a steel structure to support the venue's roof was completed Tuesday, ending one of the

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  Link home loans to stages of construction: RBI to banks

  September 03, 2013 19:53 IST

  Mumbai: The Reserve Bank today asked banks to link the disbursal of home loans to stages of construction to protect the interests of buyers and contain the fallout of “innovative” housing financing schemes.  “In view

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  Govt approves construction of NCT Transport Corporation

  India | July 11, 2013 15:21 IST

  New Delhi, Jul 11: To carry out construction of three Regional Rapid Transit System corridors connecting Delhi with Panipat, Alwar and Meerut, the Union Cabinet today approved constitution of National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited

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  Govt approves construction of 33.5 km Mumbai metro corridor

  India | June 28, 2013 16:28 IST

  New Delhi, Jun 28: The government has given its approval for the construction of a 33.5 km-long metro corridor in Mumbai which would run from Colaba to Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) via Bandra.

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  Maoists attack construction company camp office

  India | May 03, 2013 18:05 IST

  Jamui, May 3: Around 50 armed maoists attacked a Bridge construction company and torched two heavy machines near Manjhi river in the district, suspectedly for payment of levy, police said today.Police said last night armed

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  Dhoni Didn't Inspect Pitch Before Final, Says Curator

  Cricket | April 04, 2011 18:26 IST

  Mumbai, Apr 4: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not inspect the Wankhede Stadium pitch even for once prior to the World Cup final against Sri Lanka here, it was revealed today.Captains, players and team

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  DDA Finds 'Irregularities' In CWG Village Construction

  India | October 19, 2010 19:58 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 19: "Irregularities" and "deficiencies" have been found in construction of Commonwealth Games Village by private builder Emmar-MGF, a report of the Delhi Development Authority has said and action is likely to be