The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Ordinance to protect doctors in AP
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet today approved an Ordinance to make any action of violence on medical workers in hospital premises a cognizable and non-bailable offence. And any damage to hospitals, maternity homes and nursing homes is punishable ... More

TN price hike for IMFL suppliers
Chennai, Dec. 17 The Tamil Nadu Government has granted a price increase of Rs 80 a case on Indian Made Foreign Liquor. The hike is with effect from December 11, according to information provided by Empee Distilleries Ltd to the stock ... More

AP Ordinance to protect hospitals, doctors
CM to head Disaster Management Authority More

FINANCIAL POLICY
Encashment norms for joint term deposit holders eased
New Delhi, Dec 17 The Finance Ministry has relaxed encashment norms for joint holder type term deposits under the tax-saving ‘bank term deposit scheme’ framed last year. This scheme was developed to encourage flow of long-term ... More

INDUSTRIAL POLICY
Moser Baer, Titan Energy, Videocon apply for units under fab policy
Combined investment value put at Rs 20,000 cr More

SECURITY
‘Modern warfare damages ecosystems’
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MIT-returned techie designs heating/cooling jacket
Files for US patent; US, Indian Army show keen interest More

PEOPLE
Vinod Rai appointed as CAG
The Financial Services Secretary, Mr Vinod Rai, has been appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). He is expected to take charge from incumbent CAG, Mr V.N. Kaul during the first week of January 2008. Mr Kaul took over as ... More

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