Delhi Metro to recover Phase-I cost by 2011October 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Metro announced Tuesday that it would recover the Rs.105.71 billion (Rs.10,571 crore) spent on its presently operational network by 2011, two years ahead of target. Delhi Metro Rail Corp (DMRC) spokesperson Anuj Dayal said the rising footfall of commuters was the reason for the early cost recovery.
Delhi Metro earned over Rs.10 million in SeptemberOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Crossing the Rs.10 million-mark for earnings in a month during September, Delhi Metro Thursday said this was the highest amount achieved by it since it became operational in 2002. "Delhi Metros average earning during September was Rs.10,027,827.
Delhi sanctions Rs.3 crore for Metro's third phaseAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi government Monday sanctioned Rs.3 crore for the Delhi Metro to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) on the third phase of the Metro that will cover a route of nearly 85 km. "In all, Rs.60 million (Rs.6 crore) would be required for the preparation of the DPR.
90 people died in decade of Delhi Metro accidents: SreedharanJuly 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - As Delhi Metro faces a tough time with three accidents in the last 10 days, its chief E. Sreedharan Wednesday said that 90 people have died in several accidents related to the construction of the mass transport system over the last one decade in the national capital.
List of revised fuel prices in four metrosJuly 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The following are the revised retail prices of petrol and diesel effective July 1 midnight in four metros of Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai:
Petrol (Rupees per litre)
Delhi - 44.63
Kolkata - 48.25
Mumbai - 48.76
Chennai - 48.58
Diesel (Rupees per litre)
Delhi - 32.87
Kolkata - 35.03
Mumbai - 36.70
Chennai - 34.98
Trial runs for Delhi Metro's new train beginMay 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Trial runs for the the newly procured broad gauge train that would ply on phase II of the Delhi Metro began here Friday. 'The trial run was carried out between 3 a.m.
Delhi metro completes its longest tunnel by single boring machineApril 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Wednesday completed construction of its longest tunnel by a single boring machine, that too in a record time span, officials said. The 1.7 km long tunnel is so far the longest constructed by single tunnel boring machine in the Delhi Metro.
Congress has most candidates with criminal records in phase IIApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nearly 300 candidates with criminal records from different political parties are fighting the second phase of Lok Sabha polls on April 23, with the Congress party topping the list with 40, according to a survey. According to an analysis by an NGO, National Election Watch, of the 1,425 candidates in the fray for the second phase, 288 have criminal records.
Congress has most candidates with criminal records in phase IIApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nearly 300 candidates with criminal records from different political parties are fighting the second phase of Lok Sabha polls on April 23, with the Congress party topping the list with 40, according to a survey. According to an analysis by an NGO, National Election Watch, of the 1,425 candidates in the fray for the second phase, 288 have criminal records.
Congress has most candidates with criminal records in phase IIApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nearly 300 candidates with criminal records from different political parties are fighting the second phase of Lok Sabha polls on April 23, with the Congress party topping the list with 40, according to a survey. According to an analysis by an NGO, National Election Watch, of the 1,425 candidates in the fray for the second phase, 288 have criminal records.
Filing of nominations for 4th phase of LS elections overApril 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The last day for filing of nominations for the fourth phase of the ongoing parliamentary elections concluded on Saturday. Elections for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to be held for 85 seats on May 7, 2009.
122 woman candidates in fray for first phaseApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - There are 1,715 candidates, including 122 women, in fray for the first round of the five-phase Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission Wednesday said on an average 13 candidates are contesting at each of 124 seats in the first phase of polling April 16.
South India more attractive for investors: AssochamApril 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Metros in South India are more attractive for infrastructure projects than their counterparts in the other parts of the country, an industry lobby report said Sunday. According to the report, 'Indian Metros: Pulling Infrastructure Investment', released by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham), Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai received 70 percent of the total private infrastructure investment came to the six major metros in the country.
Nominations for second phase of Lok Sabha polls beginsMarch 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The filing of nominations for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls began with the issue of notification today. In this phase, 141 parliamentary constituencies in 13 States will go to polls on April 23.
Bangalore engineers get specialised training from Delhi MetroMarch 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has concluded a specialised training programme for engineers and staff of the Bangalore Metro, an official said here Sunday. After this, the DMRC is looking to introduce at it's training school in the capital specialised requirement-based programmes for staff of other Metro rails in the country.
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