The Hindu Business Line : Friday, September 22, 2006

FOREIGN RELATIONS
Cabinet nod for India-Indonesia MoU
The Union Cabinet gave its approval on Thursday to the memorandum of understanding signed between India and Indonesia for cooperation in the field of marine and fisheries. The agreement was signed by the two countries in November ... More

POLICY
1 lakh rural computer kiosks planned
Of Rs 5,742 cr outlay, pvt sector to contribute Rs 4,093 cr More

CCEA approves NE power project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved on Thursday a Rs 975.96-crore project to strengthen power lines in north eastern region. "The CCEA gave its approval for an estimated cost of Rs 975.96 crore, including interest during ... More

POLITICS
Quota in higher education — Must not be in perpetuity
Equality of opportunities in education has been one of the most important policy objectives in civilised societies. Equity and diversity in education are noble ideals of any strong and vibrant education system and they need to be constantly ... More

FINANCIAL POLICY
Cabinet gives ex-post facto nod for change in banking Bill
The Union Cabinet, on Thursday, gave its ex-post facto approval for modifying the Banking Companies Bill 2005 to allow the Reserve Bank of India to recommend a person, other than an officer of the central bank, for appointment as a director in ... More

INDUSTRIAL POLICY
Orissa ties up with pvt cos for 11 power plants
The Orissa Government has decided to sign a memorandum of understanding with various private companies, including Reliance Energy Ltd, for setting up 11 thermal power plants in the State. The agreements will be signed here on September 26. The ... More

SECURITY
DEMA plans testing facility in Pune
To create corpus fund to facilitate R&D among members More

E-GOVERNANCE
E-payment of service tax mandatory
Electronic payment of service tax has become mandatory for certain service tax assessees from October 1. Assessees who paid service tax of Rs 50 lakh or above in the preceding financial year or already paid service tax of Rs ... More

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