The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, January 06, 2007

POLICY
Ministry working on 2nd power equipment co plan
The Power Ministry is working on its proposal for the establishment of a second state-owned power equipment maker, according to the Power Minister, Mr Sushilkumar Shinde. The new manufacturing company, which could be on the lines of ... More

POLITICS
Kerala asks TN to explain reason for abandoning Mullaperiyar talks
The Kerala Government has asked the Tamil Nadu Government to clarify the reasons for the latter's unilateral decision to not have any discussions on the Mullaperiyar issue. The Water Resources Minister, Mr N.K. Premachandran, said here on ... More

Govt to give voting rights to all Indian passport holders
The Government will allow all Indian passport holders the right to vote regardless of whether they reside in India. To make this possible, it will introduce amendments to the People's Representation Act, the Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, ... More

FINANCIAL POLICY
Govt depts to pay more tax on inter-State purchases
Move to form part of CST compensation package More

AGRICULTURAL POLICY
Sugar export ban to be fully lifted in 20 days: Pawar
Proposal to be taken up at Cabinet meeting next week More

PEOPLE
Three new members for CBDT
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is now in full strength, with the Government appointing three members to the Board. The three new members are Mr R.N. Upadhyay, Mr A.J. Majumdar and Mr P.K. Misra. All the three Members are 1971 batch ... More

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