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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Mobile tower installed in Chhattisgarh village where Naxals killed 8 security men in Jan
Raipur: A mobile tower has been installed at a remote village in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, where Naxals blew up a vehicle using an IED killing eight security men and their civilian driver in January, police said, allowing residents to access Internet and other telecom services. A police official posted in the Bastar region said on Wednesday the new mobile tower at Ambeli village started functioning on Monday (June 16). Residents of Ambeli and nearby villages Uskapatnam, Karkeli and Tungeli will now have access to faster mobile connectivity and Internet services, he said. The facility of mobile tower has been provided under the 'Niyad Nellanar' (your good village) initiative of the state government, aimed at facilitating development works in remote villages, and the Centre-sponsored Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) scheme, the official informed. "Now, it has become possible for villagers to get benefits of mobile network. Besides, students studying in rural areas and the youth preparing for competitive exams will get the benefit of strong network and Internet facility," he said. Keeping in view the growing need of mobile and Internet services in day-to-day life, cellphone towers are being installed to strengthen telecom communication system in the Bastar region, where security forces are engaged in all-out operations against Maoists, the official maintained. The vast region consists of seven districts, including Bijapur. "It is a crucial important step, which will provide better communication facilities to people and they will be able to connect with others in rest of the country and abroad. Besides, it will play an important role in development of the area," the official added. Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by Naxalites are being cleared and police and administration are working with full commitment to ensure basic amenities like schools, hospitals, water, roads, anganwadis (child care centres) and mobile towers are available in the region, he said. On January 6, Naxals blew up a vehicle using an IED weighing 60 to 70 kg, killing eight security personnel and their civilian driver near Ambeli village under the Kutru police station area of Bijapur.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TCIL net profit jumps 112% on-year to ₹156.04 crore in FY25
NEW DELHI: The Telecommunications Consultants of India Limited ( TCIL ) on Tuesday posted a 112% year-on-year jump in its profit after tax (PAT) at ₹156.04 crore in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025 (FY25). The telecom PSU had reported a net profit of ₹73.37 crore in FY24. The company's revenue, too, increased by 17% year-on-year to ₹3,502.13 crore in FY25, up from ₹2,603.46 crore in FY24. Exceptional items for the fiscal year came at ₹3,921.95 crore, comprising a gain of ₹4,237.60 crore from Bharti Hexacom Limited (BHL), minus subsidiary provision (-₹244.89 crore) and IPO exposure (-₹70.66 crore). Bharti Airtel has a 70% stake in Bharti Hexacom , with the Centre, through TCIL, holding 15%. Bharti Hexacom offers mobile services in Rajasthan and the Northeast. TCIL has executed projects in over 70 countries. Its overseas operations are currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Mauritius, and Nepal apart from the ongoing pan Africa e-Vidya Bharti and Arogya Bharti Network project operating in more than 15 African countries. The company is also executing several government projects such as the Defence NFS project, Navy OFC projects, Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)-funded APSFL and Telengana Fiber Projects, Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) VSAT, Eklavya School, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Super Edge, Teaching Learning Material for Bihar Education Council, among others.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Time of India
Mobile connectivity reaches Gunjeparti village after long wait
Raipur: A new mobile tower was established at Gunjeparti village in Usoor police station limits in Bijapur district of Bastar division. The initiative brought long-awaited mobile network access, marking a milestone in rural connectivity, officials said on the matter. This development is part of the Chhattisgarh govt's 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme and the central govt's Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) scheme aimed at enhancing telecom access in conflict areas. With the activation of the tower on April 28, mobile and internet connectivity is now accessible not only in Gunjeparti but also in the surrounding villages of Pujarikanker, Chinganpalli, Nelakanker, and Kamalapur. Residents of these villages, previously cut off from the digital world, will now benefit from reliable communication services. The mobile tower is expected to be a game-changer for local students preparing for competitive exams, and youth seeking educational resources online, by providing stronger internet access . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Egypt: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo Speaking about the development, local authorities highlighted that mobile and internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity, especially in areas striving for development and integration into the digital economy. The network coverage will not only help villagers stay in touch with family and friends but also open avenues for e-governance, telemedicine, education, and economic opportunities, authorities said.
