The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, November 17, 2004

AIRLINES
Air Deccan lowers revenue target to Rs 40.5 crore
AIR Deccan, the country's sole low-cost airline, has lowered its revenue earnings for the year ending March 31, 2005, to $90 million (Rs 40.49 crore) from $120 million (Rs 53.98 crore) projected earlier. Confirming the scale down, the Air ... More

INSIGHT
Low-cost carriers: Sky is the limit
AFTER SWEEPING Europe and the US, the low-cost carrier (LCC) revolution has swept now arrived in Asia. As the flying range of LCCs is increasing, traditional airlines are still not sure to how justify a price ... More

SHIPPING
Kolkata Port to acquire trailer suction dredger
KOLKATA Port Trust (KOPT) proposes to acquire a trailer suction dredger to replace one of its existing dredgers in operation and has accordingly approached the Shipping Ministry for clearance and support. KOPT's dredger fleet consists of three ... More

TAXATION
Service tax payment — Panel favours lesser burden on transport agencies
THE six-member committee set up by the Government to frame an appropriate mechanism for collection and payment of service tax by the goods transport agency has suggested shifting the burden of service tax payment on to the persons (consignor or ... More

SOFTWARE
Navigational device from GPS
NEW DELHI: GPS India has introduced GPSMAP 276C, a portable navigational device useful for transport operators, trucking companies and individuals in inter-State travel in the country. The GPSMAP 276C's auto route base map has the ... More

ROADWAYS

Rs 2.45 cr for road repairs in Kochi

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