Manoj Sinha

FDI in Telecom Sector Up Nearly 5 Times in 3 years: Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 26, 2018

FDI in the telecom sector has grown nearly five times over the last three years - from $1.3 billion in 2015-16 to $6.2 billion in 2017-18.

Railways Electrification To Save Rs 13,000 Crore In Fuel Bill: Manoj Sinha

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 4, 2018

Railways will save Rs 13,000 crore per annum in fuel bill and reduce carbon emissions by around 3.4 million tonnes a year after the electrification of railway lines is completed, Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha said Tuesday.

PM Modi's India Post Payments Bank To Turn Indian Postmen Into Bankers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 8, 2018

Minister of State for Communications Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) on August 21 to provide financial services to people in underserved areas.

215 Post Office Passport Service Centres Opened In 4 Years: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 18, 2018

As many as 215 post office passport service centres were opened in different parts of the country for the benefit of the common man in the last four years, Communication Minister Manoj Sinha said today.

Vodafone-Idea Merger Not Being Delayed by Government: Sinha

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 3, 2018

Vodafone-Idea Cellular merger will be completed after all processes stipulated in merger and acquisition regulations are duly followed, the communications minister said.

Ericsson Unveils 5G Innovation Lab at IIT Delhi

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 3, 2018

"India cannot afford to miss the 5G bus. It is of strategic importance to us," Communications Minister Manoj Sinha told reporters after inaugurating the centre.

In-Flight Connectivity Likely to Start Within a Year: Manoj Sinha

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 12, 2018

The government hopes that within a year it can provide in-flight connectivity within Indian airspace, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said on Monday.

MTNL Investing Rs. 190 Crores to Upgrade Services, May Be Allocated 4G Spectrum: Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha

Press Trust of India | Monday May 21, 2018

MTNL is investing Rs. 190 crores in the project that will see it install new base transceiver stations, among other initiatives.

India Post Payments Bank's 650 Branches To Commence Operations In A Month, Says Manoj Sinha

Business | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 29, 2018

On India Post Payments Bank, Manoj Sinha said the processes mandated by the Reserve Bank of India would be completed within one week

DoT Unveils Strategic Plan for Synergy Among Seven PSUs

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 22, 2018

According to the DoT, all the PSUs and organisations under it will be able to work together in synergy and address various business opportunities arising in the country.

Ayodhya Station To Be Built Like A Replica Of Ram Temple: Railway Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 21, 2018

Union minister Manoj Sinha today said the the Railways Ministry would submit a proposal to the Union Cabinet to re-construct the Ayodhya railway station as a replica of the Ram temple.

Government Taking Steps to Improve Mobile Internet Connectivity: Sinha

Press Trust of India | Friday December 29, 2017

Government is focusing on improving the mobile Internet connectivity in the rural areas and the number of BSNL towers is being increased, the minister said.

938 Complaints Received Over Sale of SIMs on Fake IDs: Sinha

Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 27, 2017

"All the mobile connections which were found to be issued on the basis of fake identity proofs have been disconnected and FIR/complaints have been lodged with the police by the concerned telecom service providers."

ISPs Asked to Block 4,694 URLs With Child Sexual Abuse Content

Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 27, 2017

DoT has directed ISPs to block 4,694 URLs that contained material related to child sexual abuse, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

After 2G Verdict, Spotlight On 122 Licenses Scrapped by Supreme Court

India News | Edited by Nonika Marwaha | Thursday December 21, 2017

What happens to the 122 telecom licences scrapped by the Supreme Court depends on whether investigators will contest today's Delhi court order acquitting all accused in the 2G spectrum case, Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said today.