The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, October 02, 2007

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
ICICI Bank loan for clinical research body
The Institute of Clinical Research (India) is set to get financial support from ICICI Bank for a dedicated clinical research institute that would come up in Bangalore. Looking to invest in the growing opportunity of clinical research, ICICI ... More

Research vessel to be replaced
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for acquisition of a new research vessel as a replacement for the aging research vessel – Samudra Manthan of Geological Survey of India at an estimated cost of Rs 448 crore, for carrying out seabed ... More

SOCIAL SECURITY
Health cover for poor launched
All BPL families to get benefit by 5 years; beneficiary to pay Rs 30 per annum More

Old age pension for all elderly poor
Old age pension would be available to all poor in the country from November 19 this year, the Union Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, has said.Currently, old age pension of at least Rs 400 per month is given only to the destitute ... More

ECONOMY
Exports grow 19% in August despite appreciating rupee
Import-intensive export production has done well More

‘Focus on education and healthcare facilities’
What is lacking is an attempt at alleviating the lot of the poor: Lord Paul More

Finding right assets, the `real' challenge for investors
Mumbai has entered the Top 10 list of most promising Asia Pacific cities for real estate investments in the annual investor survey released by PricewaterhouseCoopers.The country's financial capital has jumped to the 10th place from 17th last ... More

FERTILISERS
CCEA extends sops to MAP importers
New Delhi, Oct. 1 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the inclusion of imported mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP) under the concessional scheme for de-controlled potassium and nitrate (P&K) fertilisers ... More

HEALTH
Mobile breast-cancer screening programme
To educate women about breast cancer and conduct mobile breast-screening, Dr Reddy’s Foundation for Health Education has launched a campaign in association with Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation and MKC Roko Cancer ... More

TEXTILES
Scheme for women in textiles fares well: SIMA
Coimbatore, Oct. 1 The employment scheme for women being followed by most textile units in Tamil Nadu has withstood the test of time and is functioning smoothly, say The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) office-bearers.The ... More

COAL
Coal for non-power sectors: Panel to discuss allocations
Ministry awaits PMO nod for power sector share More

Coal SPV may look at iron ore blocks
Priority is to acquire coal properties abroad, says Steel Secretary More

EDUCATION
Kutztown varsity opens office in Chennai
Chennai, Oct. 1Kutztown University, Pennsylvania, opened its first admissions office in Chennai on Friday last. According to the University’s Vice-President (Academic Affairs), Mr Carlos Vargas-Aburto, the office will assist ... More

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Awards for space tech students
Sweden and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have jointly instituted two annual prizes for postgraduate students of the newly established Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ... More

GRANITE & MARBLE
‘No child labour employed in granite industry’
Chennai, Oct 1 The Indian granite industry is countering allegations in the European media that it is employing child labour in quarries and factories. Indian monument manufacturers, are saying that the reports are a ... More

MINING & QUARRYING
Sweden keen to share mining expertise
Bangalore, Oct. 1 Sweden is keen to share its expertise in mining environment technology. The country with extensive research and capability for providing technology for sustainable mining with an emphasis on environment aspects is in talks ... More

MINERALS
Iron ore loading hit in Keonjhar dt
Kolkata, Oct. 1 Rake loading of iron ore in Keonjhar district in Orissa has been badly hit by political agitation since Sunday. Those spearheading the agitation are demanding introduction of passenger services in the mine areas having ... More

CINEMA
UTV turns arc lights on South
Hyderabad, Oct. 1 UTV Motion Pictures, an arm of UTV Software Communications, has decided to produce 6-8 films every year in the south Indian languages.The company has pegged a total budget of Rs 60-75 crore a year to make the films, ... More

SMALL SAVINGS
Indians spend faster than they save
Mumbai, Oct. 1 Although Indian households are saving more, their spending has increased at a faster pace. According to the Handbook of Statistics on Indian Economy 2006-07, released by the Reserve Bank of India, household savings increased by ... More

SOCIAL WELFARE
AP Cabinet okays Rs 2 a kg rice scheme
Infosys gets 447 acres for 2 SEZs More

RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Satyam GramIT gets Asian CSR award
Hyderabad, Oct. 1 A rural empowerment project of the IT services provider Satyam Computer has won the Asian Corporate Social Responsibility Award under the poverty alleviation category.An initiative of the Byrraju Foundation, a NGO ... More

HUMAN RESOURCES
Eligibility limit for bonus raised to Rs 10,000
New Delhi, Oct 1 Employees with wages or salaries of up to Rs 10,000 per month will now be eligible for bonus. The Union Cabinet has raised the eligibility limit for payment of bonus to Rs 10,000 from the existing Rs 3,500 per month. ... More

EVENTS
Ministry sanctions Rs 50 lakh for global coir fair
Kochi, Oct. 1 To provide a major exposure to the coir industry in the international market, the Coir Board is organising India International Coir Fair-2007 from December 7 to 11 at Kochi. Mr Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister of State for ... More

Interactive meet with corporates
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
8 million will lose jobs, says FIEO chief
‘Traditional exports hit; nearly 4 million people out of work’ More

Govt looking at full refund of levies: Kamal Nath
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Importers betting on rupee gaining more
Exposures left unhedged as forward premia continue to fall More

Maruti leads as auto sales, exports look up in Sept
In 2-wheeler segment, Hero Honda bounces back; Bajaj, TVS lag behind More

TOURISM
Exclusive brochure on Italy
Kuoni Holidays has launched an exclusive brochure in the form of a coffee table book on Italy, titled ‘Romancing the Peninsula’ in association with the Italian State Tourist Board. Romancing the Peninsula showcases authentic travel ... More

ECONOMIC OFFENCES
BILT case: 2 brokers restrained from market
Emkay Shares’ 34 clients told to deposit Rs 66 lakh More