The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, April 05, 2007

MODERNISATION
New platform at Howrah station
A new platform No.22 has been built at the Howrah Station New Complex at a cost of Rs 4.15 crore, says a press release. The 630-metre-long platform will now be able to accommodate long distance trains with 26 conventional coaches ... More

AIRLINES
Aviation demands cost containment
The competitive nature of the industry often results in pricing that is more reflective of marketing strategy than of actual seat value. — RON KUHLMANN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SCORECARD More

Air Deccan plans flying 12 m passengers next fiscal
Ties up with Frankfinn for recruiting trained cabin crew More

TAXATION
Tax relief for tour operators
The Finance Ministry on Wednesday came up with some relief to tour operators who had provided certain taxable services during April 1, 2000 to February 4, 2004. The Central Board of Excise and Customs has extended an existing ... More

HUMAN RESOURCES
Shortage of seafarers takes wind off maritime activities
`Overhaul image of the profession to attract youngsters' More

EVENTS
Suryakiran team to perform in Mangalore
The Suryakiran Formation Aerobatics Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct an air show in Mangalore on April 8. Addressing presspersons here on Wednesday, Mr Maheshwara Rao, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district, ... More

RAILWAYS
East Coast Rly freight traffic up 7.4%
East Coast Railway (ECoR) posted 7.4 per cent growth in freight traffic at 83.8 million tonnes (mt) in 2006-07, up from 78 mt in 2005-06. The target for the year was set at 84 mt. Break-up The item-wise breakups ... More

PEOPLE
More senior Jet Air officials resign
Decision attributed to poor management practices More

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