Manoj Sinha

India Post Launches E-Commerce Portal Hosting Products From Rural Artisans, PSUs

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 17, 2018

Communications Minister Manoj Sinha on Friday launched the e-commerce portal of the Department of Posts providing an online marketplace to rural artisans and public sector units.

India Post Launches Internet Banking Facility For Savings Account Users

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday December 14, 2018

Communications Minister Manoj Sinha also launched e-commerce portal of the Department of Posts providing an online market place to rural artisans and public sector units to sell their products.

Broadband To Reach Every Indian Village By 2019: Telecom Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 9, 2018

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said Sunday that high-speed broadband will reach each and every village of the country by 2019.

Department of Telecom Awaits Law Ministry Nod for In-Flight Connectivity Norms

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday December 6, 2018

The Telecom Commission on May 1 had approved in-flight connectivity, facilitating both voice and data calls and data surfing in Indian airspace.

IMC 2018: Telcos to Roll Out 1 Million Wi-Fi Hotspots by December 2019, Says Telecom Minister

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 26, 2018

Sinha on Thursday announced that the Indian telecom industry will roll out one million Wi-Fi hotspots in the country by December next year.

"Railways Was Not Informed About Dussehra Event": Manoj Sinha On Tragedy

Amritsar News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 20, 2018

A day after 61 people celebrating Dussehra were killed after a train ran over them, Union Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha today said his ministry is not to be blamed for any lapses leading to the disaster.

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