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TAMIL NADU
Tirupur getting new convention centre
Trade and industry in the hosiery town of Tirupur, constantly confronted by a dearth in common utility infrastructure, can have some relief as a spacious exclusive convention centre with modern amenities suitable for holding business conclaves ...
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Work on Karur textile park will begin in two months
Construction work on the integrated textile park under the Central Government-aided scheme of integrated textile park (SITP) project being promoted in Karur is likely to be started in two months. "We expect the first instalment of upfront ...
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HC dismisses writ petition by forester
`Interference at stage of enquiry not possible'
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Varsity asks TN sugarcane farmers to reduce planting area
Problems due to higher yield and excess production
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Meet on P-G study in Canada
The North American Business Institute is hosting free seminars on May 6 between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. on opportunities for postgraduate study in Canada. According to a press release, delegates from a Canada college will be present ...
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`Choose a career that suits your personality'
The rapid pace of technological change has ensured that any development occurring today is likely to become obsolete within five years. According to Dr K. Prasanna Sai, Head-Business Planning & IT, TVS Electronics Ltd, every employee should be .
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ANDHRA PRADESH
Demand for education loans on the rise in AP
High remuneration packages for graduates from reputed institutes are driving middle class to access higher education through education loans
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Satyam, IBM set up KidSmart centres
Satyam Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Satyam Computer, along with Byrraju Foundation and IBM and Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA), has set up two KidSmart centres in Hyderabad. Taken up on a pilot basis at the Boys Upper ...
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AP CM to open Satyam Vizag centre today
The Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, will inaugurate the city centre of Satyam Computers on Thursday. He is also scheduled to open the circular train project at Kailasagiri, a major tourist attraction in the city, and a housing colony ...
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PDS, food-for-work schemes helpful during droughts: Study
Survey covers 190 villages in nine States
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Airtel offers FM radio service
AirTel has introduced Airtel FM, a new service that allows its customers to turn their mobile handsets into radios. A customer can listen to music of choice from the featured list on the go. This comes with Rs 30 per month ...
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AP slams brakes on Bollgard II entry
CITING CONFUSION
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Genie in flesh and blood greets ailing kids
The genie, the popular all-powerful slave-monster from the Arabian Nights, made an appearance at Apollo Hospitals and granted wishes to the children fighting life-threatening diseases. About 100 odd children couldn't believe their eyes when ...
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KERALA
Cherthala to get 7-star resort
Two overseas cos join hands with Mini Muthoottu
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Kerala okays Sabarimala development plan
Kovalam Palace to be archaeological monument
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State of the children
THE LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT MINISTER, Mr Paloli Mohammed Kutty, and the Education Minister, Mr M.A. Baby, fill up data sheets to mark the State-level launch of Children's Census 2007 in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. ...
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KARNATAKA
Bangalore hotels witnessing demand
1,000 rooms will be added by 2009
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Meet on `Museums of Karnataka'
A two-day symposium on `Museums of Karnataka' was inaugurated at Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday. Inaugurating the symposium - jointly organised by the Hampi-based Kannada University and Manjusha Museum ...
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Titan launches prescription eyewear for children
Titan Industries has launched the Dash brand of prescription eyewear for children. This was announced at the opening of two Titan Eye+ showrooms in Bangalore (at Jayanagar and Koramangala) by Mr Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director, Titan ...
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`Job-investment ratio highest in hospitality sector'
Bane is non-availability of quality workforce, says study
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Manipal AcuNova bags F&S award
Manipal AcuNova Ltd has said it has received the Frost & Sullivan Partner of Choice award for bio-availability and bio-equivalence (BA/BE) studies. A release quoting Mr D.A. Prasanna, Vice-Chairman and MD of the contract research organisation, .
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OTHER STATES
Religare-Aegon AMC may be operational in 3-4 months
The 50:50 asset management joint venture between Religare, the financial services arm of Ranbaxy promoter group, and Dutch financial group Aegon is expected to be operational over the next three to four months. Speaking to Business Line ...
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Eye-Q setting up eye hospital chain
Eye-Q may be set up with Rs 240-cr investment over a period of five years
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Religare unveils new portal
Religare Enterprises Ltd on Wednesday unveiled its new portal (www.religareonline.com) . According to company officials, the new portal allows consumers to invest in equities, commodities and mutual ...
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Goa Govt action against illegal structures on beaches
While appreciating the Government's action, in revoking unauthorised deck beds and umbrellas illegally put on the beaches, in order to provide free movement to citizens, a Division Bench of Mr Justice S.A. Bobde and Mr Justice N.A. Britto have ...
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MAHARASHTRA
QuantumID plans RFID solution for pharma sector
Focus is more on verticals mainly in automobile segment
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Dabhol power for Maharashtra may be delayed
Impasse over gas pipeline in Surat
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Land Ceiling Act repeal may attract cos into Mumbai realty
Move likely to trigger development in far-flung areas
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Excellence Aviation plans Rs 15-cr pilot training institute
Excellence Aviation Academy is working on plans to set up a pilot training institute in Maharashtra at an estimated investment of Rs 15 crore. The proposed pilot training facility will be set up at an airport owned by the Maharashtra Industrial ...
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Adlabs, Rave Entertainment sign pact
Adlabs Films Ltd has entered into an agreement with Rave Entertainment Pvt Ltd to acquire the right to conduct cinema screening business at one operational multiplex in Kanpur and six more projects under implementation in NCR, ...
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WEST BENGAL
Border trade with China resumes at Nathula
Marks start of second season of trade with China
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Nandigram PIL matter adjourned
A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court, comprising Chief Justice Mr S.S. Nijjar, and Mr Justice P.C. Ghose, on Wednesday adjourned the Nandigram related Public Interest Litigations matter till May 3.Several PILs have been filed condemning ...
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Signing of special tea loan fund pact by June
The formal signing of the first round of loan agreement under the Special Purpose Tea Fund (SPTF) is expected to be done latest by June 27, according to informed sources. It might be noted that Legal documents such as loan agreement and ...
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Food plaza at Kolkata rly station
Mr Narendra Kumar Goel, General Manager, Eastern Railway, has inaugurated a multi-cuisine fast food centre at the Kolkata railway station, says a press release. The centre has been commissioned by Indian Railways Catering & ...
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Priyamvada Birla Aravind Eye hospital inaugurated
Priyamvada Birla Aravind Eye Hospital, a joint venture between the MP Birla Group and Aravind Eye Hospitals, Madurai, was formally inaugurated here by Mr Somnath Chatterjee, Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Aravind had earlier ...
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Apparel training centre at Domjur
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) launched its newest Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC) at Domjur, West Bengal, last Sunday, the centre being inaugurated by Mr Amar Singh, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of ...
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New IPR Rules soon for beefing up enforcement at borders
Based on model legislation drafted by Geneva-based organisation
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WB Govt maps tourist potential of lesser-known places
Plans to develop them through public-private partnerships
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