Tag: Manoj Sinha
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India Post Payments Bank | 10 facts about IPPB
The Union cabinet had earlier this week approved revision of the project outlay from Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,435 crore
September 1, 2018 -
Idea-Vodafone merger approved, some formalities pending, says Manoj Sinha
"They met me and to thanked that we have done it very quickly," Sinha said.
July 11, 2018 -
Government not delaying Vodafone-Idea merger: Manoj Sinha
The Vodafone-Idea Cellular merger will be completed after all processes stipulated in merger and acquisition regulations are duly followed, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said here on Tuesday. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) or the government has no intention to delay the deal, Sinha told reported on the sidelines of the inauguration of Ericsson’s 5G innovation …
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July 3, 2018 -
In-flight connectivity likely to start within a year: Manoj Sinha
With the Department of Telecommunications taking a lot of “progressive steps”, the government hopes that within a year it can provide in-flight connectivity within Indian airspace, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said here on Monday. “In one year we will be able to provide in-flight connectivity,” Sinha told reporters. He was holding a press meet to …
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June 12, 2018 -
Cabinet nod for new telecom policy by July-end: Manoj Sinha
A new telecom policy is likely to be in place by July 2018, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. “By July-end I am hopeful that the Cabinet approval will come for the National Digital Communications Policy,” Sinha told reporters here. He was holding a press meet to share the achievements of the Department of …
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June 12, 2018 -
Cabinet approves revised wages for Gramin Dak Sevaks
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the revision in wage structure and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) which will entail an estimated expenditure of Rs 1,257.75 crore in 2018-19. The move will benefit 3.07 lakh Gramin Sevaks. Briefing reporters after a cabinet meeting, Telecommunications Minister Manoj Sinha said Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure …
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June 6, 2018 -
India Mobile Congress 2018 in October, greater international presence expected
More than 200,000 attendees, more 1,300 exhibitors, more international presence expected at the second edition of the event to be held in New Delhi
April 16, 2018 -
We have to defeat SP-BSP pact with development: Manoj Sinha
Union Minister Manoj Sinha on Tuesday conceded that the alliance of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has added strength to the opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh, adding that the BJP will have to devise a “strategy” to defeat them. Sinha, who is Minister of State for Railways, also claimed that …
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March 21, 2018 -
No plans to merge BSNL, MTNL: Manoj Sinha
Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the government has no plans to merge the two state-run telecom companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) at present. Speaking on the sidelines of an event here, the minister said the government has not considered the merger of the two entities but …
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February 22, 2018 -
Celebrations at Iran, Sri Lanka missions
The Iranian Embassy held a special ceremony to mark the 39th anniversary of victory of the Islamic Revolution while the Sri Lankan High Commission celebrated the 70th anniversary of the country’s freedom. Minister of Communication and Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha was the chief guest at the Iranian function held at the embassy …
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February 18, 2018 -
BSNL seeks 4G spectrum in lieu of equity
Ahead of its 4G services rollout, state-owned BSNL is seeking 5MHz spectrum in the 2100 MHz band, which it wants to partly fund by offering additional equity to the government. The acquisition of additional spectrum in the 2100 MHz band is critical for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for all- India rollout of 4G services …
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December 24, 2017 -
2G allotment faulty, corrupt; probe agencies will decide next step: Manoj Sinha
Communications Minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the next course of action on the 2G issue would be decided by the investigating agencies, adding that the 2G spectrum allotment was arbitrary, faulty and corrupt. “Congress party jo chakma de rahi hai (trying to fool), it is all wrong,” Sinha said, adding that the NDA government’s …
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December 21, 2017 -
Government plans new telecom policy by Feb 2018: Manoj Sinha
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to finalise the new telecom policy by February 2018, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said here on Tuesday. “We are trying to come out with the new telecom policy by February 2018. High level working groups have started working towards it. We expect to finalise the draft telecom policy …
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November 7, 2017 -
Three new methods to link mobile number with Aadhaar: Manoj Sinha
The government has introduced three new methods, including through one-time password (OTP), to ease the process of linking the 12-digit Aadhaar identity number with individual mobile numbers, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said here on Wednesday. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced the three new rules – through a one-time password, App based and the …
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October 25, 2017 -
Diwali gift for soldiers: Centre reduces call charges from Rs.5 to Re.1
Ahead of Diwali, the telecom ministry on Wednesday announced that soldiers will now be able to speak to their loved ones for “longer duration” as it reduced call rates, from Rs.5 per minute to Re.1. Earlier soldiers paid a monthly sum of Rs.500 and an additional Rs.5 per minute as call charges. But from Thursday, the monthly …
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October 18, 2017 -
India Post Payments Bank to have 650 branches
Minister for Communications Manoj Sinha on Monday said the government is working on setting up 650 branches of India Post Payments Bank and is also gearing up to provide its financial services through all 1.55 lakh post offices. Speaking on the occasion of World Post Day, he said the Indian Postal Department is undergoing major transformation with changing …
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October 9, 2017 -
‘Plan to build diesel locomotive factory with General Electric on track’
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the planned setting up of a diesel locomotive factory in cooperation with United States’ General Electric (GE) in Bihar’s Marhaura is “on track”. “Work on the factory is going on as per the plan and I think it’s on track,” the Minister told media persons here. The Minister’s …
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September 28, 2017