Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) In a major stride toward bolstering India’s maritime security and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked the keel-laying of Yard 16401 – the first of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) – at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai, on Tuesday. The … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday claimed that the country’s best ‘off-shore airport’ will be built in Mumbai, which will be the third airport in Mumbai. “The work on this will start soon. Currently, the state has airport and runway facilities in 24 districts, and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) As one of the world’s largest offshore energy exploration efforts, India is set to explore more than 2.5 lakh square kms area under the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) Round X, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday. “We are … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) against Sidharth Abhay Choksi and Abhay Sajanlal Choksi in connection with a case involving undisclosed foreign income and assets. The Special Court (PMLA), Mumbai, took cognisance of the complaint on March 19, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that it has blocked 357 websites/URLs of illegal/non-compliant offshore online money gaming entities so far, and 700 such entities are under the scanner. The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has intensified its enforcement actions against offshore … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27 (IANS) All fishing activities in Kerala have come to a grinding halt after the Fisheries Coordination Committee called for a 24-hour total coastal shutdown protesting against the Centre’s move to mine the sea off the Kollam coast. The Committee includes members from the traditional political fronts in the state — the ruling … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Indian offshore rig operators will see their operating profits surge 30-35 per cent in the next financial year, after a 25-30 per growth in the current fiscal year, according to a Crisil Ratings report released on Tuesday. “This increase will be on the back of continued renewal of rig contracts … Read more
