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Adani’s Dahej solid cargo port begins operation
Adani group firm Mundra Port has commenced operations at its 20-million tonnes port at Dahej in Gujarat, the company said today. The port will cost a total of Rs 1,150 crore, almost half of which has already been infused. “Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone (MPSEZ) announces commencement of operations of the dry bulk cargo port... »
Gujarat Pipavav Port IPO subscribed nearly 19 times
The Rs 500 crore public issue of Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPPL) has received overwhelming response from investors. The issue, which closed today, has been subscribed 18.67 times, as per the NSE website. Qualified institutional investors’ portion closed on Wednesday, which got subscribed 13.2 times. Till August 25, non-institutional and retail investors subscribed 1.2 times &... »
Gujarat government okays three shipyard proposals
Gujarat government’s Maritime Board spokesperson on Monday announced the state government has approved three projects, worth Rs 1,070 crore, for development of shipbuilding yards, off Gujarat coast line. This includes yards along the north bank of Narmada near Dahej, and old-port of Bhavnagar, according to Gujarat Maritime Board(GMB). Small to medium size vessels are proposed... »
Avash Logistic Park and Sealand Ports - two Gujarat SEZ approved
The Government on Tuesday approved six applications for setting up new Special Economic Zones in the country, including formal proposals from FTWZ - M/s. Avash Logistic Park Private Limited at Villages- Mota Layaja, Godhara & Bayath, Taluka- Mandvi, District –Kutch, Gujarat, and In-Principal approval from Multi Product – M/s. Sealand Ports Private Limited at... »
Prime Minister dedicates Pipavav Shipyard to the Nation
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, dedicated Pipavav Shipyard to the nation today. Following is the text of the Prime Minister’s inaugural address on the occasion: “I am very pleased to participate in this function which marks the dedication of the Pipavav Shipyard to our nation. Some 50 years ago when ... »
Essar begins operations at Hazira port
Essar Shipping & Logistics’ all-weather bulk terminal at Hazira in Gujarat developed at a cost of Rs 800 crore, has started commercial operations. The terminal has capacity of 30 million tonnes per annum. It is one of the country’s largest dry bulk terminals with 550-metre long berth, capable of accommodating large vessels directly. The terminal... »
Mitsubishi keen to develop eco towns,Sosiya-Alang ship-breaking yard in Gujarat
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A high-level Japanese Mitsubishi Corporation team led by its chairman-managing director Mr Keichi Nakagaki today evinced keen interest to develop Changodar and Sanad as smart community and eco-friendly industrial townships, falling midway on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), in collaboration with Government of Gujarat... »
Gujarat declares ban on sand export
Considering the ill effects on underground water, damage to environment and other reasons, State Government has put a ban on the export of sand from the State. A study group was formed by Indian Bureau of Mines to check the effects on various dimensions of environment due to the export of sand and soil. It... »
Gujarat’s rivers are being looted for Kerala’s construction industry
The most wanted import in Kerala nowadays is the river sand of Gujarat. Ships loaded with thousands of tonnes of river sand from Gujarat travel to Kerala frequently to satisfy Kerala’s construction industry needs. It is interesting to note, that why Kerala seeks river sand from place as far as Gujarat. Kerala’s rivers were ruined... »
Environment Ministry says NO to Poshitra port and Sismic survey in Narayan Sarovar sanctuary
The 18th meeting of Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life held under the chairmanship of Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday rejected the proposal for permission to carry out environmental impact assessment and risk assessment for establishment of a port at Poshitra in district Jamnagar, Gujarat. The proposal was rejected on the... »