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TAMIL NADU
New approach to planning in Tamil Nadu — Targeting the growth process
Achieving a high growth rate as well as a desirable level of income distribution is a goal that continues to be elusive in India. Thus, the maiden approach of the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission to place importance on the `growth process', along side the growth rate, is interesting and appropriate.
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Sriperumbudur: A boomtown beckons
With a host of companies descending on Sriperumbudur to set up a spectrum of units, the once sleepy town near Chennai is transforming in a hurry. The changes most visible are in its socio-economic structure, with land value soaring over night and, mo re importantly, the local people getting paying jobs. For the companies, the draws are the proximity to a port, good infrastructure and availability of quality manpower, though as more and more units are set up, labour availability is becoming an iss ue. R. RAVIKUMAR and VINAY KAMATH survey the HR scene in the boomtown. "We are transporting all our workers, and the further afield we have to go the more expensive it will become. In a competitive business, every small increase will have serious c
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IDBI Bank to e-auction Boat Club property
IDBI Bank has called for prospective buyers to participate in an e-auction for a one-lakh sq ft property on Boat Club Road, a prime residential locality in Chennai. This is the second attempt by IDBI Bank to sell the property through an online ...
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Re-elected FIEO Chairman, South
Mr A. Sakthivel, Chairman, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) - Southern Region, has been re-elected as Chairman of the organisation, according to a press release. He has also been unanimously elected as All-India ...
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Plea to stop levying cess on farm goods
The Sattur Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appealed to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Mr M. Karunanidhi, to direct the Market Committee from levying cess on agricultural goods. In a statement here, the Chamber Secretary, Mr P.T.K.A. ...
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Tanstia seeks VAT exemption
`Treat small manufacturers like traders'
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Warning against employing pvt individuals in Govt offices
The Tamil Nadu Government has issued a warning that it would view seriously employment of private individuals in the Government offices, done mainly by officers in their personal capacity. The practice should be ended forthwith and "all ...
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ANDHRA PRADESH
ICICI Bank's branch in Karimnagar
ICICI Bank has launched its branch at Karimnagar. The branch was inaugurated by Mr P. Raghavender, District and Sessions Judge, Karimnagar. The branch will remain open for customer transactions from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday ...
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Satya Sai Samiti completes water project
Sri Satya Sai Seva Samiti has completed a major project meant to provide drinking water to Chennai — the cement lining of Kandaleru-Poondi canal at a cost of Rs 200 crore — and there is a likelihood of the formal ...
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UCO Bank plans to open six more branches in AP
UCO Bank plans to open at least six branches in Andhra Pradesh soon. The bank has opened a new branch at Warangal, taking the total to 38 at present in the State. The new branch at the market yard in Warangal was inaugurated by Mr Ravindra ...
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KERALA
Book on water conflicts in India
A book on Water conflicts in India - A million revolts in the making was released here under the aegis of Forum For Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India. The book is a compilation of 63 case studies of conflicts ...
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Tripura ICFAI gets UGC tag
The University Grants Commission has included the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI), Tripura, in the list of universities maintained by UGC. ICFAI offers programmes in finance, management, banking, ...
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Decks cleared for Kerala Tourism's eco-initiative
The decks have been cleared for the implementation of Kerala Tourism's `Eco-Kerala' eco certification scheme. Orders have been issued for constituting district-level committees to carry out the inspections required to implement the scheme, said ...
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Kerala Opposition walks out in protest against price rise
State Govt blames Centre, hike in petrol, diesel costs
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KARNATAKA
Hop a little... skip a little...
A unique hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus is doing the rounds in Bangalore. Wanna jump board?
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Is the message loud and clear?
A reality check on HIV/AIDS awareness among the public in rural and urban Karnataka.
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Karnataka Bank pact with Sun Technics
Karnataka Bank Ltd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sun Technics Energy Pvt Ltd for financing the purchase of solar water heating and home light systems. A bank release said here on Thursday that the ...
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Banks in Dakshina Kannada cross Rs 13,200-cr biz
Banks in Dakshina Kannada district have reached the business level of Rs 13,209 crore as on September 30. As many as 363 branches of various banks achieved this business, which includes deposits of Rs 8,085 crore. This was informed here on ...
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Task force submits report on Dakshina Kannada, Udupi
State planning board likely to consider some recommendations
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Energy review
THE STUDY IS ON: The Chief Minister, Mr H.D. Kumaraswamy (left), and the PWD Minister, Mr H.D. Revanna, at an energy review meeting at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday. Also seen is the Energy Secretary and BMP Administrator, Mr Dilip Rao. ...
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OTHER STATES
Around Mizoram in three days
Learning to live life the Mizo way... during a trek in the North-eastern State.
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MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra to hand over 4 new circles to pvt cos
Power distribution losses over 50%; feasibility study under way
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WEST BENGAL
Kalam speaks to Buddhadeb
The Chief Minister sends another letter to Mamata to call off strike
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