The Hindu Business Line : Monday, August 14, 2006

TAMIL NADU
Current show
THROWING NEW LIGHT: A view of the Electrica 2006 mega exhibition organised by The Madras Electric Traders Association in Chennai on Sunday.

Fire at Chennai Central rail station
A PORTION of shops destroyed in a fire that broke out in Central Railway Station on Sunday.

LIC Housing Fair in Chennai
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Housing Finance Ltd's property fair, being held in Chennai, was inaugurated by the company's Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr S. K. Mitter. As many as 45 builders are participating in the fair ... More

Truckers ask TN Govt to retain power to fix oil prices
Petrol, diesel revision every month More

Centre plans to set up national board for SMEs
The Union Government will soon set up an `National Board for Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises' to examine the factors affecting their promotion and development and review the policies of the Government in enhancing their competitiveness, said ... More

MKU launches new MBA course
Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) has a launched 2-year full time MBA Hospital Administration Course in collaboration with Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre here from the academic year 2006-2007. The course content includes areas ... More

ANDHRA PRADESH
AP proposes hike in development charges on land
The development charges on land are proposed to be hiked by the Andhra Pradesh Government, after nearly 10 years, in a focused bid to generate higher revenues for the Urban Development Authorities (UDAs) to provide better infrastructure. The ... More

SonoSite unveils product range
SonoSite Inc, a global player in the hand-carried ultrasound systems, has launched its complete product range in Andhra Pradesh. The company launched its first hand-carried ultrasound system in 1999 and since then radiologists and clinicians ... More

Andhra Bank flood relief contribution
Andhra Bank has contributed Rs 25 lakh towards relief and rehabilitation works in the districts devastated by heavy rain and floods. The Chairman and Managing Director, Mr K. Ramakrishnan, handed over a draft to the Chief ... More

AP CM plans sub-panel on land acquisition
Govt mulls site allotment to farmers More

Safety first
HELMET RALLY: Motorists participating in the two-wheeler rally organised by Castrol in association with the Hyderabad traffic police to create awareness about helmet rule at the Necklace Road on Sunday. The Additional Commissioner of Police ... More

KERALA
Metro Plus Lifestyle show in Kochi
The Hindu Metro Plus Lifestyle Show, which brings under one umbrella the latest and popular products from the stable of renowned brands, will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor, from August 17 to 21. Samsung, with ... More

Minister promises close interaction with businesses
The State Industries Department is planning to conduct more interaction with the business community in the coming days for formulating the development strategy of the State, the Industries Minister, Mr Elamaram Kareem, has said. Though there ... More

The cola muddle
The government should undertake scientific studies on all aspects before imposing outright ban on cola drinks. It can be guided by the findings of the NGO, but should not follow its conclusions blindly. More

Kerala urged to hike stake in banks
Some of the demands are a second option for pension, compassionate appointments and recruitment to existing vacancies. More

Kerala plans three product-specific SEZs
For textiles, gems and jewellery, multi-products More

Natural allure
KERALA TOURISM continues to exploit the USP of the State - its natural charm and greenery - to win the hearts of foreign and domestic tourists who flock to the State in all seasons. ... More

KARNATAKA
Karnataka CM favours nationalisation of mining
The Karnataka Chief Minister, Mr H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday favoured nationalisation of mining to protect environment and forest resources from degradation. Talking to media persons here after releasing a cassette `Heat in Dust' a short ... More

Dubai co to supply 5 lt coal to industry units
Brings its own vessel, Coastal Pride, to NMPT More

OTHER STATES
Agenda for the week
Bengal National Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Meeting on `Industry institute partnership meet'; 11.00 a.m.; Chamber premises, Kolkata. CII (Eastern Region): Seminar on `India-Africa project partnership: Showcasing ... More

MAHARASHTRA
National pride
GETTING READY: Workers at the Kora Gramodyog Kendra in Mumbai making national flags, of all sizes from 6'x9' to 14 x21 feet, with prices ranging from Rs 60 to Rs 7,250. The Kora Kendra supplies to all the State Governments and all the Kora ... More

GUJARAT
ONGC may resume production at Hazira on Aug 18
Kribhco to follow suit by month-end More

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