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TAMIL NADU
Wipro hosts Utsaah 2008
Hyderabad, Feb. 3 The employees of Wipro Technology (Hyderabad) and their families showcased their talents at Utsaah 2008 — the annual get together. Hundreds of employees jived, danced and grooved to make the evening memorable. ...
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Tanflora to expand, diversify
Hosur, Feb. 3 Tanflora Infrastructure Park Ltd, an agri export zone for roses, plans to expand and diversify operations.Mr Najeeb Ahmed, Managing Director, Tanflora, told reporters he had invited to the company’s facility that the ...
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‘Employers too look for strong brands’
Just as those aspirants in the job market seek out strong company brands to work for, employers too look to hire ‘brands’. An employer would like to hire someone they need to impart minimum training to and look at the institution ...
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ANDHRA PRADESH
Govt to conduct social audit for Indiramma housing scheme
The State Government will conduct social audit and third party verification of all completed houses under Indiramma Housing Scheme to promote transparency.A decision to this effect was taken by the Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara ...
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Sierra Atlantic opens new campus in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Feb. 3 Sierra Atlantic has announced the inauguration of the first phase of its campus, built with an investment of $14 million, located in Hyderabad. The CEO of Sierra, Mr Raju Reddy, in a statement said: “The campus ...
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AP set on ambitious oil palm project
Andhra Pradesh, which leads in oil palm cultivation with 75,000 hectares under the crop, is seeking to increase the area by one lakh hectares during the Eleventh Plan period, according to Ms Udaya Lakshmi, Additional Commissioner for ...
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KARNATAKA
Tourism conclave on Dakshina Kannada
The tourism potential of Dakshina Kannada district will be discussed at the one-day ‘Tourism Conclave’ on February 5, according to Mr K. Narasimha Prabhu, President of Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).To be ...
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KCCI files caveat before Appellate Tribunal
The Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has filed a caveat petition before the Appellate Tribunal of Electricity at New Delhi against the “intended moves” of the electricity supply companies (escoms) in the State to ...
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Villagers oppose land acquisition for Mangalore SEZ project
Some villagers, who will be losing their land to the proposed Mangalore Special Economic Zone, have opposed the move to acquire land for the project. Participating in a public discussion — convened by the Technical Committee of ...
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MAHARASHTRA
Fortune hotel launched in Mumbai
ITC Ltd’s subsidiary, Fortune Park Hotels Ltd launched its 22nd property called Fortune Select Exotica at Navi Mumbai. Situated on Palm Beach Road, it would have 85 rooms for business travellers. This is Fortune’s first property in ...
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Centre asks Maharashtra to check illegal use of LPG
Mumbai, Feb 3 The Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Mr Murli Deora has urged upon the Maharashtra Government to intensify the inspections of commercial establishments for illegal use of subsidized domestic LPG cylinders. ...
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WEST BENGAL
Jain Energy to set up power plant at Balpur
Kolkata, Feb. 3Kolkata-based Jain Energy has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chattisgarh Government for setting up a 1,000 MW coal-based thermal power plant at Balpur of Janjgir-Champa district. The plant will be ...
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‘India may face isolation if N-deal not through’
Kolkata, Feb. 3 India may find itself isolated in the global community and may even have to face sanctions if the country does not go ahead with the civilian nuclear deal with the US, according to the External Affairs Minister, Mr Pranab ...
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Hinduja Group plans healthcare sector foray in Bengal
Kolkata, Feb. 3 The Hinduja Group is looking to foray into the healthcare sector in West Bengal by setting up a ‘medicity’ in and around Kolkata, the State Industry and Commerce Minister, Mr Nirupam Sen, told presspersons here on ...
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South City shopping mall a big draw
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Flower show winners
Kolkata, Feb. 3 Sealdah Division became the champions and Eastern Railway Headquarters, Fairlie Place, the runners-up in the Annual Flower Show – 2008 of Eastern Railway held on February 1 and 2 at the Divisional Sports Ground, Sealdah, ...
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