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Tribals change colours, turn eco guides
TRIBAL people who were not long ago involved in firewood and minor forest produce collection through poaching have now changed stripe to serve as eco-tourist guides in the breath-taking Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) Sanctuary here. This ... More

FOREIGN TRADE


Post-war Iraq may `work' for Indian cos
Post-war Iraq may throw up opportunities for Indian companies in areas as diverse as road construction, port development, urban infrastructure, housing, telecommunication repair and power generation. To provide Indian companies a head-start in ... More

INFRASTRUCTURE


EU grant for projects in TN, Pondy
TAMIL Nadu has attracted nearly Rs 125 crore of grant from the European Union, for various social welfare projects. Twelve of the 22 projects have been completed, the others are going on, a visiting delegation of ambassadors from the European ... More

Study rates Delhi in poor ranking
DESPITE Delhi occupying the numero uno position among 36 domestic cities, the capital suffers from poor transport and scores relatively poorly in terms of number of professional educational institutions. This has been brought out in a survey ... More

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    PETROLEUM


    Crude import bill up Rs 6,000 cr
    THE country's crude oil import bill for 2002-03 has risen by Rs 6,000 crore because of higher international prices, to an estimated Rs 84,000 crore, said Mr Ram Naik, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has said. The Minister said ... More

    PHARMACEUTICALS


    Spurious drugs market growing
    IT'S worse than the killer flu. Many patients are affected by it without them being aware of it. The menace of spurious drugs is growing rapidly. It is not limited to the medicines for common ailments anymore. The technical ... More

    POWER


    NLC likely to have role in Hirma project
    THE Tamil Nadu-based public sector power company, Neyveli Lignite Corporation is likely to take up, at least in part, the 3,960-MW Hirma project, effectively picking up the thread from where the Mirant Corp-Reliance combine left off. NLC ... More

    TAXATION


    VAT's simpler: ST staff body
    VAT, when compared with the existing sales tax, is more simple and transparent, besides reducing the number of rates, according to Kerala Sales Tax Staff Association. Speaking to mediapersons at Kollam, they said that the agitation launched by ... More

    TEXTILES


    Cenvat has powerloom weavers in a tizzy — Fears of cost spiral, official harassment
    THE stiff resistance by the core powerloom weavers in Tamil Nadu against levy of excise duty on the cloth produced by them stems from their fear of a cost spiral at each stage of their woven fabric production, inability to pass on the new duty ... More

    WATER


    Kerala ready for fresh look at Pampa-Achenkoil discharge
    The Centre made the suggestion that a joint effort be made to arrive at a more accurate information on the river system, to which the State Government is amenable. More

    Potable water quality in Delhi not up to standards: FICCI
    HOW safe is the water you drink? If you were rattled by the news of bottled water containing pesticides think twice before you drink the potable water in Delhi. According to a survey conducted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & ... More

    RADIO/TV


    Headlines Today to target the young
    IT'S all about hooking GenerationNext. TV Today's new English channel, which goes on air on Monday morning, is looking at redefining news. Called Headlines Today, the news on the channel will be "sharper, racier and fast-paced". Speaking to ... More

    GEMS & JEWELLERY


    Jewels 2003 expo
    A model gets ready for a photo shoot at ZAK Jewels 2003 -- an exibition of gold, diamonds, gem and jewellery in Chennai.

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    REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION


    Land guideline valuation goes up by 10 pc — Realtors call for lower stamp duty charges
    GUIDELINE valuation on land in Tamil Nadu has gone up on an average by 10 per cent and in places where the demand is higher by 12 per cent to 15 per cent, sources said. The new valuations are yet to be hosted on the Government's Web site as the ... More

    BIO-TECH & GENETICS


    TN Govt to hardsell marine biotech park
    THE preliminary concept for the Tamil Nadu marine biotechnology incubator park will be presented at a meeting scheduled for April 9 with potential investors. The Government has earmarked 100 acres for the park proposed to come up along the East ... More

    DISINVESTMENT


    Norms for natural asset cos still to be finalised — Nalco, Manganese Ore sell-off on hold
    THE privatisation process of National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) and Manganese Ore (India) Ltd (MOIL) have been put on hold till the Government finalises the guidelines for disinvestment in natural asset companies. The Ministries of ... More

    LABOUR REFORMS


    Outsourcing of Govt work, recruitment redefined
    IN a development that changes the State administration's approach to the recruitment process,, the Andhra Pradesh Government has come out with detailed guidelines to outsource various support services covering general Government ... More

    EVENTS


    Kolkata to host hotel convention
    THE executive committee of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has selected Kolkata as the venue for its 39th annual convention, which is to be held from November 7-9. According to Mr S. Khullar, President of ... More

    Premji recipe for success
    VALUE-BASED approach coupled with hard work alone would help corporates face challenge. The country should strive to change its image from that of a nation of holidays to a nation that enjoys hard work, according to the Wipro group Chairman, Mr ... More

    TOURISM


    Kerala, Rajasthan team up to bring `the best of India'
    THE tourism departments of Rajasthan and Kerala have entered into a partnership projected to `bring to the world the best of India'. The two States signed a memorandum of understanding to this effect in the city on Sunday. Under the agreement, ... More

    Kerala model `Palace on Wheels' mulled
    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Visitors to Kerala may soon get to experience a Keralite version of Rajasthan's famous `Palace on Wheels'. The tourism authorities in both States are working on a proposal to offer a "Place on Wheels' tour of Kerala. ... More


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