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TAMIL NADU
Apartment prices in for correction, say developers
`With affordability hit, people will take a second look'
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W.S. Ind-TCG park phase I will be ready by Dec
The first phase of the information technology park jointly developed by W.S. Industries (India) Ltd and Kolkata-based developers The Chatterjee Group is likely to be completed in December. "We are in discussions with companies to occupy this ...
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TMB camp for financial inclusion
The Tuticorin-based Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) organised recently a financial inclusion camp in all its 183 branches to provide banking facilities to sections of the disadvantaged and low-income groups, under its newly formulated `TMB Janatha ...
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Termination of TASMAC employee set aside
An order terminating services of its employees by Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), without any notice or enquiry could not be sustained and was liable to be set aside, the Madras High Court has ruled. Allowing a writ petition by ...
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`Retail formats get strong patronage in South'
The changing demographic profile of the country with a third of its population under 14-years of age, the rise in the number of working women besides the growing number of consumers with an outlook on value-for-money spending would propel growth of o rganized retail houses.
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ANDHRA PRADESH
AP ThumsUp Rural Games
The Confederation of Indian Farmers' Associations (CIFA) and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages have joined hands to organise the 2007 edition of AP ThumsUp Rural Games this summer. Announcing this at a press conference here on Wednesday, Mr P. ...
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Two more companies show interest in Fab City project
"There has been growing interest in locating fab units in Hyderabad after the recent policy framework announcement. We are at advanced stage of negotiations with them."
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17 Ministers inducted into AP Cabinet
The three-year-old Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Government expanded the Cabinet on Thursday, inducting 17 members and thereby taking the total tally to 41. The Governor, Mr Rameshwar Thakur, administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ...
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Political parties demand aid for sugarcane farmers
"Besides strengthening the hands of the Sugar Commissionerate, the Government needs to frame uniform guidelines for all the factories in the State. The factories should acquire harvesting machines and give them on hire to the farmers."
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Guide book on VAT released
Mr Meela Satyanarayana, Chairman and Managing Director of Sudhakar Group of Industries, has said that compliance of Acts and rules would go up if they offered convenience in adherence. Addressing a gathering at the release of the book `A guide ...
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KERALA
Kerala PSUs perform better
Combined net at Rs 92 cr against Rs 63-cr loss the previous year
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Malabar Gold plans 6 showrooms
Jewellery manufacturer Malabar Gold has proposed to open at least six more showrooms in South India within this year, raising the total number to 20 by 2008. The new showrooms will be set up in Bangalore, Mysore, Coimbatore, ...
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IDEA launches M-Radio
IDEA Cellular has launched M-Radio and the customers can choose from three stations that offer hundreds of songs. Currently, two channels are available. To tune-in, just dial 456097. Other stations will be added soon. This ...
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Chocolate card phone from LG
LG has introduced its chocolate card phone - KE820 in the Kerala market. This ultra slim compact phone is the size of a credit card and is endowed with an elegant design and world-class features. The new card phone is packed with ...
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National meet on software engg under way
Dr P.K. Abdul Azis, Vice-Chancellor of Cochin University of Science and Technology, inaugurated the National Conference on Software Engineering NCSOFT - 07, organised by the Computer Science Department in association with Computer Society of ...
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Globalpluz sanitary wares
Globalpluz Vision has launched Orkid Luxuries designer sanitary wares - Interbath - in the Kerala market. The products include a wide range of water closet, washbasin, matching tiles, mirror, towel and other bathroom ...
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KARNATAKA
Philips sets up SAP centre in Bangalore
It will have 150 employees by the end of the year
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Karnataka Bank trims NRE deposit rates
Karnataka Bank Ltd has reduced interest rates on its NRE and FCNR (B) deposit schemes with effect from April 25. A bank release said here the interest rate on NRE deposits has been reduced to 5.22 per cent (5.72 per cent) for a tenure of one ...
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Mangalore Customs collects Rs 600 cr
The Mangalore Customs Commissionerate collected Rs 600.35 crore in revenue last fiscal. Speaking to newspersons on Thursday, Dr John Joseph, Commissioner of Central Excise and Customs, Mangalore said that the target for 2006-07 was fixed at Rs ...
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BoI records highest credit deposit ratio
Bank of India's Karnataka zone recorded one of the country's highest credit deposit ratio at 130 per cent for the year ended March 31, 2007, said Mr A.A. Badshah, Zonal Manager, Bank of India. Advances grew by 39 per cent to Rs 2,768 crore and ...
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Victoria invites investments in lifesciences
After education, IT, tourism and aerospace, the Australian state of Victoria is now interested in Bangalore's budding lifesciences industry. The annual BangaloreBIO.Com event will form the stage for the two countries to discuss ties. The ...
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OTHER STATES
Interim COO for Delhi airport
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the private sector joint venture company mandated to modernise and run the Delhi airport, is to have a new Chief Operating Officer. In a statement DIAL has said that Mr Andrew Harrison is to takeover as ...
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MAHARASHTRA
Suzlon's 44 wind turbines shut down in Maharashtra
Local residents demand more money for their leased land
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Star, Sony bouquets still on top in Mumbai CAS market
Few takers for regional channels
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Royal Orchid plans serviced apartment project in Pune
It has entered into a 20-year agreement with Pune-based builders Vascon Engineers to manage the apartments.
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WEST BENGAL
Singur, Nandigram case hearings
A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court comprising Mr Justice P.C. Ghose, and Mr Justice B. Samaddarm, on Thursday said that the Singur and Nandigram cases would be heard by a Division Bench headed by the Chief Justice. The Supreme Court ...
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PVR plans Kolkata foray
The company is in talks with city-based Bengal Shelter Housing Development Ltd (BSHDL) to set up a six-screen multiplex in the upcoming Varnaparichay Mall in central Kolkata. "We are in talks with PVR Cinemas to set up a six-screen multiplex in ...
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Bail granted to accused in defective kit case
A Division Bench of Calcutta High Court comprising Mr Justice D.P. Sengupta and Mr Justice S.P. Mitra today granted bail to Mr Jagadish Sarda, one of the accused in the defective blood-testing kit supply scandal. Mr Sarda, the younger brother ...
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