Indian Industrialist are not happy with the Government decision. As products from western vendors are much more expensive than Chinese vendors. According to Indian Government directive, equipments from Chinese Vendors can not be installed in circles that share international boundaries.

It seems to me that Government don’t trust telecom equipments from Chinese Vendors as it can use for hacking and surveillance purposes. But Since Indian President is on China’s tour it could be a setback for diplomatic negotiations

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The numbers were revealed by BSNL officials today during launch of its 3G services in Coimbatore, Ooty, and Coonoor. Mr Sirohi , Incharge of Value Added Services in BSNL said “Approx 50 Million ring tones are downloaded every month using BSNL 2G and 3G GSM network. The Indian Premier League shall be merging with Youtube and the cricket match can be viewed from the cell phone with a staggering 36 camera view options. The speed of BSNL 3G is 3.5Mbps if the download speed is enhanced or the bandwidth is increased, user will have an enriched experience by downloading movies, games, and utilities at a faster rate.”

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BSNL is one of the four bidders who are selected for the next round of bidding, which is scheduled to start next week. The winning bidder would get 75% stake in the company as confirmed by the Zambia Development Agency.

Apart from BSNL, Angola’s Unitel, Libya’s LAP Green Networks and Russia’s Altimo had submitted bids in December to get a 75% stake in the company.

BSNL chairman and MD Kuldeep Goyal said ” We had participate in the bid in December for 75% stake and are now selected for the Second round. We will see.. what would happen next.”

Zamtel is Zambia’s only licenced fixed-line provider of voice and data communications with revenue of $100 million. Details of bid are still confidential.

Due to tough competition in Mobile and Telecommunication sectors, Companies are exploring their options to expand themselves in the overseas market. If BSNL gets the deal , it would become the second India Telecom Company after Bharti Airtel to invest in foreign markets. Bharti Airtel is going to invest $300 million in Bangladesh’s Telecom Company Warid to buy its 70% Stake

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According to BSNL Report, They have identified more than 2,000 Defaulters in the region including both landline and cellphone connections, where subscribers have not made their payment. According to BSNL Ludhiana officials over Rs 1 crore is due to be recovered from these subscribers.

BSNL had divided the defaulters in to two categories – One group contains defaulters who have to pay more than Rs.5000 and other group contains defaulters who have not paid bills less than Rs 5,000 for over three years.

BSNL general manager C S Bhanot said “The Department is going to give last chance to subscribers to pay the due amount else cases would be filed against them.” On asking about offered Discounts, Bhanot Said “This is due to Cut Throat competition in Telecom Industry. The idea of offering 25% to 30% on pending dues is to encourage defaulters to clear the pending dues and to start using our services again. BSNL would offer the discount to subscribers if they are ready to revert to BSNL”

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Pandurang Kevne was Working in BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), from 1977 as an Examiner. But after 1995 , He started taking Leaves sometimes for months without informing his superiors.

In December 1997, BSNL Initiated the Proceedings for Suspension of Pandurang Kevne , which was challenged by kevne in the Appellate Authority of BSNL and later the Central Government Industrial Tribunal.

After both Authorities find the Suspension appropriate , Kevne Went to Bombay High Court in July 2009 . Court ruled out the suspension as Valid today after finding out the petitioner was least interested in his duty.

According to BSNL Advocate B P Jakhade Pandurang Kevne remained away from work for 355 days; in 1996, for 285; and in 1997, for 245 without informing his superiors, which shows employee lack of interest toward his duties.

Chronological Order of Events :-

In September 1997, After an Year of Leave ,Kevne submitted a medical certificate to BSNL claiming illness. BSNL asked Kevne to appear for Medical Examination.

On October 6, 1997, Kevne appeared before the Medical Board of BSNL and found completely Fit. He was asked to start job the same day.

January 27, 1998.Kevne went on Job , almost 2 months after being declared fit without any leave application for those two months.

After Which BSNL , launched a police investigation and found Pandurang Kevne was running his own Private Business

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