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Andaman & Nicobar islands to get fiber link to Chennai at a cost of Rs 1,100 cr

2016-09-21 | Devika Nithin

The Union Cabinet has given approval for provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine optical fibre cable between mainland India and Port Blair & five other islands in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The estimated cost of the fiber, which will originate in Chennai, is Rs. 1102.38 crore including operational expenses for 5 […]

Vodafone wins contract from Uttarakhand Govt. to connect ASHA workers

2016-09-212016-09-21 | Devika Nithin

Vodafone India, one of India’s largest telecommunications service providers, said it got a contract from the Govt. of Uttarakhand to keep ASHA workers in the state connected. Through this partnership, Vodafone’s network will keep Uttarakhand’s ASHA workers connected to the hilly regions and rural hinterlands, helping them being accessible to address any query and timely […]