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TAMIL NADU
Export of molasses begins in TN
Molasses export from Tamil Nadu has commenced over the last one week following the mill-wise quotas granted by the State Government. Traditionally, the Government discourages export of molasses as it is needed as a raw material for the liquor ... More

Foundation laid for TN textile park
The Union Minister of State for Textiles, Mr E.V.K.S. Elangovan, has said that if the existing textile park projects proved a success, the Government would consider setting up 200-250 textile parks across the country during the 11th Plan as the ... More

IFMR ropes in Harvard professor for content development
The Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) has roped in renowned Harvard professor, Dr Sendhil Mullainathan, to assist the institute in developing course content and guide researchers in behavioural and development finance. Dr ... More

`TCS keen to invest more in Coimbatore'
Non-engg talent pool to be tapped More

Don't be crazy about top cos, students told
"The first four years of your learning in the industry is important. It helps you to build a strong foundation. Therefore, don't be crazy about the top companies. Look at companies in tier two and three where you will get better opportunities to ... More

`ICFAI MBA programme gaining corporate approval'
The rising acceptance of the private ICFAI University MBA Programme offered through the centres of ICFAI National College (INC) for placements in the corporate world is reflective of the inherent strength of the programme in fulfilling the ... More

New premises of Lalgudi branch of IOB inaugurated
The Executive Director of Indian Overseas Bank, Mr A.V. Dugade, recently inaugurated the new premises of the Lalgudi branch of the bank. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Regional Manager of IOB, Mr R. Chandran, said the 44 branches and four ... More

ANDHRA PRADESH
Andhra Bank promises relief to flood victims
Andhra Bank and the other banks in Andhra Pradesh are keen on extending consumption loans and rescheduling crop loans in view of the devastation caused by the recent floods in the state, said Mr K. Ramakrishnan, Chairman and Managing Director of ... More

Reddy seeks Oppn co-operation in irrigation projects
Upset over the delay in executing the ambitious irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh, the Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, has appealed to the opposition political parties to extend their cooperation in timely execution of irrigation ... More

Fire in Chennai-Hyderabad Express
Five bogies gutted; no casualties More

AP to set up bio-diesel plantations in 13 dists
Govt to offer financial support to plantation farmers More

Unofficial picnic
TOURISTS ENJOY a boat ride at the 17th century township of Bhimunipatnam in Visakhapatnam. Traditional fishermen collect Rs 10 from each passenger for a 20-minute ride. ... More

I-T dept holds TDS symposium
Aimed at bringing about more awareness and clarity in understanding the provisions relating to the tax deducted at source (TDS), the Income Tax Department is organising a symposium at Dr Marri Chenna Reddy Institute of HRD here ... More

Manufacturing excellence seminar
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organising the third edition of seminar on manufacturing excellence MAN'EXE 2006 here on August 26. "It would create a platform for the manufacturing fraternity to share and ... More

Yamaha Gladiator Challenge
Yamaha Motor has organised a daylong event called the `Gladiator Ride Tech Challenge' for two-wheeler owners. As part of this, the company has offered vehicle owners the opportunity to test and prove their riding skills on a ... More

KERALA
Cusat plans nanotech centre
Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) is planning to set up a centre of excellence in nanotechnology. The centre will be the first of its kind in Kerala. As part of setting up the centre, Cusat authorities have initiated ... More

Kerala CM seeks Hindalco plan for plant re-opening
In a bid to re-open the Hindalco smelter unit at nearby Eloor, that remains shut for about three years now, the Chief Minister, Mr V.S. Achuthanandan, has asked the company's management to submit a proposal within a month with minimum demand ... More

Aluva aqua park to be export hub
The Kerala Government has initiated steps to set up an `Aqua Technology Park' that will serve as a platform for promoting the production, conditioning and export of ornamental fish. The State, with its climatic conditions and local varieties of ... More

Designer mats
COIR PRODUCTS from Foam India Mattings at the Supplyco outlet at Panampally Nagar in Kochi. The sale was inaugurated on Sunday.

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Reliance Insurance branch office
Mr K.A. Somasekharan, President and CEO, Reliance General Insurance, has inaugurated the new regional and branch offices of the company at Kochi. He said that Kerala is one of the key regions that the company had identified for ... More

Idea offers `Onakkodi'
Idea Cellular Ltd is offering its post-paid customers in Kerala a special Onam scheme. Customers taking post-paid connection from any Idea n U showroom will get free `Onakkodi' with post-paid connection on Rs 199 and above rental ... More

KARNATAKA
`Focus on implementation of health programmes'
State to post health fieldworkers in seven backward districts More

Dragon in the air
KITE BATTLES: A dragon-shaped kite at the national-level kite competition organised by Kite Clinic Club at the Jakkur Aerodrome in Bangalore on Sunday. ... More

Karnataka allots Rs 600 cr under Gram Swarajya Scheme
The Karnataka Government has allotted Rs 600 crore under the Gram Swarajya Scheme to provide infrastructure facilities in 1,343 village panchayats under the jurisdiction of 39 most backward taluks. Addressing presspersons at Karkala in Udupi ... More

Manipal college in Dubai
Manipal Academy of Higher Education has announced the expansion of Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences to its knowledge village campus in Dubai. In the first phase, it will offer graduate programme in Physical Therapy and ... More

OTHER STATES
UP mills reach understanding over cane supplies
Crushing operations not to start before November More

Agenda for the week
Assocham, SILF: Conference on `Partnership between business and law'; 4.00 p.m.; Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi. AUGUST 22 CII: New hotel policy of Rajasthan 2006; 10.00 a.m.; Hotel Intercontinental, The Grand, Barakhamba ... More

MAHARASHTRA
Gullibility unlimited
Mumbai city is in the grip of yet another wild rumour, this time that the sea water in some parts of the city has turned less saline, thanks to the magical powers of a saint. So gullibility and mass hysteria strikes once again! A few years ago, ... More

WEST BENGAL
Opening up of Nathu-la pass worries Buddhadeb
`Trade route may pose a threat to small sector industries' More






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