Cong MLA climbs on the mobile tower to press his demand in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 16:46

A ruling Congress party MLA on Monday climbed on a mobile tower to demand shifting of three mobile towers from Badi Sadri locality in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, police said.

Notice to Delhi governments on removal of mobile towers

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 18:52

The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the central and city governments on a plea seeking removal of the mobile towers currently operating in residential areas, schools and hospitals in the national capital.

BSNL targets Rs 1,600 cr revenue from tower biz in 5 yrs

Last Updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012, 18:57

State-run BSNL has set a target to garner Rs 1,600 crore in revenue in next five years from its telecom tower business, which its plans to hive off into a separate company.

BMC to change policy on telecom towers

Last Updated: Sunday, November 11, 2012, 13:17

In a bid to eliminate health hazards and fear of radiation from telecom towers, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to amend its policy.

Mobile tower radiations: SC dismisses plea for regulatory body

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 22:37

The court said it can only step in if authorities fail to address the issue raised in the PIL.

Sparrows in trouble due to mobile towers

Last Updated: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 18:56

Changing climate, global warming, growing concrete jungles, depleting greenery and most of all mobile towers dotting the skyline of urban and rural areas are seen as plausible causes for decline of sparrows across the country.

Armyman protesting atop tower brought down

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 16:06

The Armyman was on Tuesday brought down by rescue workers as his health condition worsened.

Army Vice Chief tries to persuade sepoy to come down mobile tower

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 08:22

Alleging harassment by seniors, 35-year-old Muthu had climbed the tower at Ajmeri Gate on August 17 and refused to come down despite appeals by police and Army officers.

Army man refuses to come down mobile tower

Last Updated: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 23:45

K Muthu climbed the tower at Ajmeri Gate at around 1 PM yesterday and refused to come down till late night despite appeals by police and officers of Army.

`Radiation from mobile towers may affect wildlife`

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 16:34

Radiation from mobile towers may have varying negative impact on wildlife especially birds and bees, according to the Environment Ministry.

Odisha: Maoists set ablaze telephone exchange

Last Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012, 17:30

Armed Maoists set ablaze a telephone exchange and a mobile tower belonging to the BSNL in Odisha`s Koraput district early on Sunday.

Gang of mobile tower battery thieves busted

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 14:58

Police Monday unearthed a four-member gang of alleged mobile tower battery thieves and recovered 10 batteries and a four-wheeler from their possession here.