The Hindu Business Line : Friday, November 06, 2009

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OTHER STATES: Experts moot regional climate research centre
Call to deploy high resolution global, regional climate models. New Delhi, Nov. 5 Establishment of a well-equipped regional centre for climate change research with multi-lateral cooperation is among the recommendations made by an expert panel at ...

ANDHRA PRADESH: Investments in AP remain only on paper, says Assocham
Nodal agency for speedy implementation of projects proposed. The investment take off has been very tardy in Andhra Pradesh, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and ...

GUJARAT: Centre mulls second ultra mega power plant for Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Nov. 5 The Union Government is considering setting up of an ultra mega power plant (UMPP) at either of the four sites suggested by the Gujarat Government, namely, Porbandar, Kutch, Junagarh and Navsari, said Mr Bharatsinh ...

MAHARASHTRA: Gadgil forays into real estate
Pune-based jewellers P N Gadgil and Co has forayed into the real estate space with Dajikaka Developers Pvt Ltd announcing its maiden residential project. Located at Bavdhan, the 150-unit project Anantshilp consists of three buildings, and will ...

TAMIL NADU: Solar policy soon
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) is focusing on the use of solar, biomass and biogas power, according to Mr R. Christodas Ghandhi, Chairman and Managing Director. The use of solar power in Tamil Nadu could not be quantified at present ...

KARNATAKA: Meet on control instrumentation
The Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering of Manipal Institute of Technology will conduct the Control Instrumentation System Conference (CISCON09) at Manipal on November 6 and 7. A press release said here that about 60 ...

KERALA: Kerala High Court’s green initiative
Last week the State Forest Minister Benoy Viswom hailed the decision of the Kerala High Court to set up a Green Bench to hear forest-related cases, which, he added, would beef up the efforts of both the government and the conservation movement ...

TAMIL NADU: Gem trade losing sheen on lack of Govt support
Coimbatore, Nov. 5 Tamil Nadu may be considered a treasure trove in gemstones, but this could become history if the potential is not tapped, say gem (stone) traders in the Kangeyam ...

KERALA: Kerala Tourism woos Scandinavian visitors
Road shows being held across the region. Kochi, Nov. 5 A travel delegation from Kerala is currently on tour in Scandinavia to promote the State as a preferred holiday ...

KARNATAKA: Bangalore book festival to kick off today
Bangalore, Nov. 5 Over a million titles on display, more than 340 stalls, quiz contests and cultural programmes the ‘Bangalore Book Festival 2009’ promises all that which is expected to attract more than three ...

KERALA: 100% summer placement at IIM-K
Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K) has announced 100 per cent summer placements for its ...

TAMIL NADU: Think London invites investments
Chennai, Nov. 5 Now is the time. Rents are down, talent is available cheaper, the exchange rate is favourable and Olympic Games are less than two years away with thousands of business contracts waiting to be ...

WEST BENGAL: Samsung signs MoU with Sahitya Akademi
Kolkata, Nov 5 Samsung India and Sahitya Akademi signed an MoU on Thursday to institute Tagore Literature Awards, named after Rabindranath Tagore, according to a press release by ...

TAMIL NADU: ‘Consumer spending pattern shifts to discretionary buys’
Chennnai, Nov. 5 The new age consumer is spending all through the year, and the spending pattern too is changing with the time, says Mr Bijou Kurien, President and Chief Executive (Lifestyle), Reliance ...

OTHER STATES: KPMG joins hands with NIIT Imperia
New Delhi, Nov 5 Auditing and tax advisory firm, KPMG has tied up with NIIT Imperia to launch an Advanced Certificate Programme on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The six-week certificate programme commences on December ...

WEST BENGAL: Bengal launches mapping to assess soil fertility
The West Bengal Government has undertaken a soil mapping project to assess soil fertility as also to check excessive usage of chemical fertilisers, according to Mr Naren De, State ...

WEST BENGAL: Thirst quencher
Coco Freshco Cart, a tender coconut water dispenser made of fibreglass and stainless steel, on display at the 2nd Agro Protech Expo in Kolkata on Thursday. The cart can store up to 100 coconuts and comes with an inbuilt piercer to pierce the ...

KERALA: Seasonal migration
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ANDHRA PRADESH: Chittivalasa jute mill lockout continues
Visakhapatnam, Nov. 5 The lockout in the Chittivalasa jute mill at Tagarapuvalasa in Visakhapatnam district is continuing for more than six months and there seems to be no breakthrough in sight. The composite mill was locked out on April 20, ...

KERALA: Pepper futures fall further
Pepper futures on Thursday fell sharply on selling pressure created by bearish reports. Processors said to have sold 50 -60 tonnes of exchange delivered pepper to investors at Rs 25 to 50 below the November price a quintal. Yesterday, they ...

ANDHRA PRADESH: Need for more project managers stressed
The Project Management Institute of India is tailoring an action plan aimed at increasing the supply of qualified and skilled project managers in the existing pool, which is way behind requirement for the mega projects in ...

ANDHRA PRADESH: Gemini TV to roll out new Telugu game show
Hyderabad, Nov. 5 Gemini TV is all set to roll out the international game format, Deal or No Deal, in Telugu, which would be telecast over 26 episodes between 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from November 7. Each ...

WEST BENGAL: ‘Elia Kazan’ films at Kolkata fest
The US Consulate in Kolkata, in collaboration with Academy Film Archive, the US, and Cine Central, Kolkata, is making special arrangements to provide one of the best packages of Elia Kazan’s films for this year’s Kolkata Film ...

KERALA: Paid holiday for bypolls
The State Labour Commissioner has ordered private companies, shops and commercial establishments in Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Kannur Assembly constituencies, where bypolls are being held, to give their workers, including casual labourers, ...

KERALA: Kerala CM to flag off low-floor buses
The Chief Minister, Mr V.S. Achutanandan, will flag off the low-floor bus service in the city at 4 p.m. on November 11 at Central Stadium here. The Transport Minister, Mr Jose Thettayil, will preside over the function, an official release ...

KERALA: Cruise trips from Dec 2
L ouis Cruises India and the Great India Tour Company have launched Louis Cruises MV Aquamarine cruises, which is scheduled to begin services on December 2 from Kochi to Colombo and Maldives. There will be one-night cruise to the high seas ...

WEST BENGAL: Expo on municipal services
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WEST BENGAL: PSU football tourney
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KERALA: Health coordinators at Sabarimala
The State Government has appointed coordinators to oversee health and welfare activities at Sabarimala and Pampa during the next pilgrim season. According to an official release, the Director of the National Rural Health Mission, Mr Dinesh ...

TAMIL NADU: New team at foundry body
Mr A. Sivashanmugha Kumar has been elected President of the Coimbatore Tiny & Small Foundry Owners Association (COSMAFAN) for 2009-10. The other office-bearers elected are Mr C. Thangaraj (Secretary), Mr K. Ramaraj (Treasurer) and Mr S. ...

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