INDUSTRY & ECONOMY
CLIMATE & WEATHER
Monsoon turns `normal'
A burst of monsoon activity in North India during the week ending September 6 and an eastward-bound migrating rain belt in the south helped all-India area weighted rainfall figures match levels with the seasonal normal. The actual rainfall for ...
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ECONOMY
`Dissent will be brushed aside if it impedes growth'
Intention is to ensure India grows 8 pc continuously: Chidambaram
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ENVIRONMENT
India, Germany ink MoU to promote clean fuel
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and the German automobile manufacturers association, VDA, have signed an MoU for collaboration towards sustainable development of road transport in the two countries. While inaugurating an ...
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FOREIGN TRADE
TIR Carnet system — For a better load drive across Asia
Adopting the UN Road Transport Protocol in the sub-continent can lead to seamless road-based trade between India and its neighbours.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
ADB keen to fund ultra mega power projects
Ultra mega power projects
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Nanguneri SEZ: Avani Group may pick up majority stake
Promoters will have to acquire 500 acres more
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Mangalore to get 2 more SEZs
The Development Commissioner of Cochin special economic zone (SEZ), Mr C.J. Mathew, has said that three SEZs have been granted approval in Mangalore region. Participating in a panel discussion at a symposium organised by the OMEGA Forum and the ...
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COAL
`Power'ing up for imports
While National Thermal Power Corporation, a major importer of steam coal, is yet to begin buying on a regular basis this year, several other power houses are gearing themselves up for imports. Thus, Damodar Valley Corporation is believed to be ...
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FOODS & FOOD PROCESSING
Shortage of glass bottles puts processed food sector in a jam
Availability down by over 40%; 3 out of the 6 bottle units not in production
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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Planters seek change in policies
The Planters' Association of Tamil Nadu (PAT) has urged deep structural and policy changes that have long-term strategic value for the industry. Addressing the 53rd Annual Conference of PAT, its Chairman, Mr Vijayann P. Rajes, said the ...
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KNITWEAR & HOSIERY
Tirupur knitwear workers to go on strike on Sept 18
Demand for wage-revision for three lakh labourers
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MINING & QUARRYING
NGO opposes Kadapa uranium mining plan
The public hearing conducted in Kadapa on Sunday over the proposed uranium mining in the district "is nothing more than a farce, as the environment impact assessment is flawed and full of jargon incomprehensible even to the educated, let alone ...
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RURAL DEVELOPMENT
XLRI's rural drive
It is an initiative that is aimed at providing an insight into "another side of India that lives in the 18th century". It is also aimed at ensuring that the rural marketing skills of its students are honed in an arena where it is needed. XLRI ...
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AP CM's appeal to Opposition
The Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, has appealed to the Opposition parties not to incite those displaced by the proposed irrigation projects in the State and to co-operate with the Government, as it is taking all steps for their proper ...
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HUMAN RESOURCES
ERA meet on job opportunities
Iinitiatives to counter skills shortage
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OVERSEAS INVESTMENTS
US cos largest partners of India Inc: Report
American companies have emerged as India Inc's largest business partners, with the US receiving the highest amount of RBI-approved investment of $225 million between April 2005 and January 2006. In the decade up to 2005, the US attracted the ...
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EVENTS
Agenda for the week
Press Information Bureau: The Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Mr Praful Patel, to meet the press; 2.30 p.m.; Taj Bengal, Kolkata. Bengal National Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Meeting with the Secretary, Ministry ...
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
`Complementary skills key to entrepreneurs' success'
To be a successful entrepreneur, one needs to be mature, disciplined and should always listen to others, Mr Pramod Haque, Managing Partner, Norwest Venture Partners, said. Successful entrepreneurs know that they need to have complementary ...
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Govt overrules ICAR objections on wheat import norms
Relaxes quarantine norms to allow presence of two fungal pathogens
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Low carryover stocks, higher exports to keep cotton prices high
Showers in Gujarat and other States may delay cotton arrivals
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TOURISM
CII scheme for auto drivers
The Confederation of Indian Industry, Madurai Zone, organised a one-day training programme `Be A Friend' for auto drivers, taxi drivers and tourist guides. The programme was aimed at improving their communication skills, body ...
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ECONOMIC OFFENCES
`Magnitude of corruption worrying'
Corruption, which has become all-pervasive and is eating into the vitals of Indian society, has posed the biggest threat to " full human development and "human rights for all". Moreover, this menace undermines the rule of law ...
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