KOCHI METRO PROJECT
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AFD to provide loan of Rs 1k cr to Kochi Metro Media One TV
Agence Francaise de Development (AFD), the French financial institution, has expressed its willingness to provide a loan of up to 130 million Euros (over Rs 1,000 crore) for the Metro project. But the agency will give a final commitment only by the end of Dece...1:52
Metro project may get French loan by December JAIHIND TV
AgenceFrancaise de Development (AFD), the French financial institution, has expressed its willingness to provide a loan of up to 130 million Euros (over Rs 1,000 crore) for the Metro project. But the agency will give a final commitment only by the end of Decem...1:17
French team visit Kochi Metro project site JAIHIND TV
The representatives of the Agence Francaise de Development (AFD), the French financial institution which is expected to provide 50 per cent of the total external fund requirements for the proposed Kochi Metro Rail project, conducted an inspection of the projec...1:45
Muttom metro yard work to be completed soon JAIHIND TV
Union Minister KV Thomas said that construction work of metro yard of Kochi Metro Rail project would be completed within three months. The decision came after a meeting with officials of the Navy and Naval Armament Depot (NAD), regarding the land acquisition f...1:49
KMRL to sign pact with DMRC in April JAIHIND TV
Kochi Metro Rail Limited’s (KMRL) Director Board has decided to ink a contractual agreement with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The board meeting also approved the agreement for executing the metro project in the 25-km-long Aluva-Pettah corridor. T...1:14
Kochi metro | Crucial meet today JAIHIND TV
A top level meet of the Kochi Metro will take place today. The issues discussed in the meet will include organization of traffic to ensure smooth construction of Kochi Metro and the coordination of the construction process.1:26
'Mono piles not feasible in Kochi Metro' JAIHIND TV
Metroman E Sreedharan has said using mono piles will not be feasible for the Kochi Metro project. According to Sreedharan, the beams for the elevated corridor will need more space in Kochi. If mono piles are used, the pillars will become too high for the track...2:13
'Metro Man' happy with govt's decision JAIHIND TV
E Sreedharan has said that he is happy to be the Chief Consultant for Kochi Metro. Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath earlier today announced that E Sreedharan would continue as Chief Consultant for the Kochi Metro. Sreedharan has said that he is conf...4:42
Kochi Metro to be entrusted to DMRC JAIHIND TV
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will take up the Kochi Metro Rail Project. Union Urban Development Minister, Kamal Nath, has said that this is the first time DMRC is taking up a project outside Delhi. Kamal Nath also informed that the Kochi Metro Project w...1:55
Final decision on Kochi Metro today JAIHIND TV
The final decision on the the implementation of the Kochi Metro Rail Project will be announced today. Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath and Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, along with other ministers will decide on the role of DMRC and E Sreedhar...1:34
Final decisions on Kochi Metro to be out soon JAIHIND TV
Final decisions concerning issues related with the Kochi Metro project is likely to be out soon. Official announcements about DMRC taking up the Kochi Metro project and the role of E Sreedharan in the project too will be officially announced shortly.1:54
Kamal Nath to visit Kochi next month JAIHIND TV
Union Urban Minister Kamal Nath is set to visit Kochi to assess the construction process of Kochi Metro. Kamal Nath will hold discussions with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and other ministers over the issue.1:29
Kerala Assembly meeting tomorrow JAIHIND TV
The 6th meeting of the 13th Legislative Assembly will begin tomorrow and continue for a period of ten days. It will commence with a tribute being paid to former Prime Minister IK Gujral and no business will be transacted on Monday as a mark of respect to the l...0:38
Sreedharan: No political hurdles for Kochi Metro JAIHIND TV
E Sreedharan has claimed that the Kochi Metro Project does not face any political hurdles but only a few officials in the Urban Development Ministry are opposed to this project. He has also said that he will not be part of the project if DMRC refuses to take u...0:55
Kochi Metro Rail Board of Directors to meet today JAIHIND TV
The Board of Directors of Kochi Metro Rail Limited will meet today for the ninth time. Newly-appointed Chief Secretary Jose Cyriac, IAS, will be also present at the meeting, which will evaluate the revised project report and discuss land acquisition for the pr...1:34
JICA team visit continues JAIHIND TV
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) officials are visiting the proposed Kochi Metro project sites. The team will visit the proposed stations, the land acquired, and the places where the proposed metro is expected to cover. The team is now visitin...1:14
Students present working model of Kochi Metro JAIHIND TV
Two students, Vishnu and Alshaj from Aluva, at the Kerala School Science Exhibitions, have presented a working model of the Kochi Metro Project. These two bright students have made a replica of the city using aluminium sheets, thermocol and plastic and showed ...1:35
JICA team holds talks with Kochi Metro JAIHIND TV
The Japan Investment Corporation Agency (JICA) has held talks with representatives of Kochi Metro Project. E Sreedharan too was part of the meet. Sreedharan has said that JICA was satisfied with the technical expertise put forward by DMRC.1:28
JICA to submit its report on Kochi Metro in March JAIHIND TV
The Japan Investment Corporation Agency (JICA) is set to submit its report on offering financial assistance for the Kochi Metro Project in March 2013. JICA team is set to hold talks with the representatives of Kochi Metro Project today.0:46
Sreedharan has no plans to be Kochi Metro MD JAIHIND TV
E Sreedharan has said that he is not ready to take up the post of Kochi Metro MD. Further on he has said that he is not a full-time employee of DMRC or Kerala government.1:54
DMRC likely to take up Kochi Metro Project JAIHIND TV
There are reports that suggest that DMRC is likely to take up Kochi Metro project. A final decision on this issue may be arrived at the meeting with Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit who met Chief Minister Oommen ...0:24
Vayalar Ravi promises to exert political pressure JAIHIND TV
Union Minister Vayalar Ravi says that he will meet with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath and discuss the issue of DMRC taking up the Kochi Metro Project.1:40
MPs decide to initiate legal action against IOC JAIHIND TV
MPs have decided to initiate legal action against Indian Oil Corporation Ltd which is trying to evade responsibility over the Chala tanker tragedy. Other decisions taken in the MPs meet include granting education loans to students who deserve them, issues to b...0:22
BJP state committee meet underway in Kochi JAIHIND TV
The BJP state committee meet, which is underway in Kochi, is set to take up issues like the Kochi Metro Project and Devaswom Ordinance. The division within the party too is likely to be taken up for discussion.1:44
E Sreedharan blames DMRC director board for lapses JAIHIND TV
Metroman E Sreedharn says he will not be a part of Kochi metro project if Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is not involved in the project. He also says that the DMRC has no objection in taking up the project and also alleges the DMRC director board for its ...1:45
Ravi asks police to behave well with politicians JAIHIND TV
Union Minister Vayalar Ravi has asked Kerala police to behave well with politicians. Further on he has said that he will hold discussions with Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath to make Kochi Metro a reality.1:00
Sreedharan hopeful of DMRC taking up Kochi Metro JAIHIND TV
E Sreedharan has said that he and DMRC are going ahead with works related to the Kochi Metro Project. Further on he has said that he is hopeful that DMRC will take over the Kochi Metro Project.1:11
CM to meet PM over Kochi Metro Project JAIHIND TV
Chief Minister Oommen Chandi is set to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss the Kochi Metro Project. There are indications that the government is mulling exerting political pressure to force DMRC to take up the project. DMRC had earlier expressed its ...1:29
Chandy writes to PM on Kochi Metro project JAIHIND TV
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy writes to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit voicing concern over the Centre deferring its decision to entrust work of the Rs 5,181 crore Kochi Metro project to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. ...4:53
Aryadan Mohammed slams Tom Jose JAIHIND TV
Transport Minister Aryadan Mohammed says that the government is insistent on handing over the Kochi Metro Project to E Sreedharan. Slamming Tom Jose, he says that the government has no doubt in Sreedharan's capabilities and authority.1:51
Aryadan Muhammed to meet E Sreedharan JAIHIND TV
Transport Minister Aryadan Mohammed is set to meet E Sreedharan to discuss the Kochi Metro Project. The meeting is in the wake of a controversial letter by Tom Jose. Meanwhile Chief Minister Oommen Chandi has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, requestin...1:16
Kochi Metro: Govt firm on its stand JAIHIND TV
Chief Minister Ooomen Chandy says the government is firm in its stand in giving the Kochi metro project to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The CM also says he is not aware of the letter sent to DMRC by the former KMRL Managing Director Tom Jose questionin...0:31
Mayor: We want DMRC to work on Kochi metro JAIHIND TV
Mayor of Corporation of Kochi, Tony Chammany says that he has expressed his interest in giving the Kochi Metro project to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). He also says that he had met the KMRL Managing Director Elias George and expressed his view in the sa...3:10
Aryadan: DMRC to execute Kochi Metro Project JAIHIND TV
The directorate board meet of Kochi Metro Project, which has just concluded, has not taken any decision on handing over the project to DMRC. Final decision on the matter will be taken in the next directorate board meet. Meanwhile Transport Minister Aryadan Moh...1:55
Kochi Metro board to meet today JAIHIND TV
The board of directors of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will meet in Kochi today. The meeting will discuss about the issues regarding handing over the metro project to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The board meeting will discuss whether there are any ...0:35
Delay in metro project costs 40 lakh a day JAIHIND TV
Kochi Metro Rail project head E Sreedharan says each day of delay would increase the cost by Rs 40 lakh. The 'Metro Man' also points out that the project is not yet officially handed over to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). 'Once the project is handed ...1:59
PM flags off Kochi Metro Rail project JAIHIND TV
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the Rs 5,182 crore, 26-km Kochi Metro Rail system. Addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony, the PM said the Centre would support 19 cities with a population of over two million each to prepare...0:14
PM to lay cornerstone for Kochi Metro Project JAIHIND TV
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is all set to lay the cornerstone for the much-awaited Kochi Metro Project. With this event, Prime Minister's two-day visit to Kerala comes to an end.1:47
Several projects included in Emerging Kerala JAIHIND TV
Several crucial projects like the Kochi Metro Rail Project, Vizhinjam Port Project etc. have been included in the Emerging Kerala fair. Government hopes that the state will experience tremendous progress because of this project.1:32
Sreedharan demands speedy implementation of KMRP JAIHIND TV
Demanding speedy implementation of the Kochi Metro Rail project, E Sreedharan has said that delay in the project will increase the expenses. He has said that delay by a day could increase the expenses by 40 lakhs.19:13
Jaihind News Middle East Edition | April 20, 2012