The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, October 24, 2007

AIRLINES
SpiceJet looking at tier II cities for spreading wings
Coimbatore, Oct 23 Low-cost airline SpiceJet is eyeing the tier II cities for possible expansion of its operational network.The airline has proposed to start operating daily flights from Coimbatore to Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad and ... More

INFRASTRUCTURE
Central clearance for greenfield airports may go
New Delhi, Oct 23 The Government plans to do away with the mandatory approval of the Central Government for setting up greenfield airports. An inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) set up to recommend principles, guidelines and licensing conditions ... More

SHIPPING
New Mangalore port cargo handling up 14% in first half
Rail-bound traffic rises by 119% More

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Balmer Lawrie plans to buy tour operating co
As a forward integration of this business, we are looking forward to acquire a company having strong presence in export markets," he said. The company has already appointed a consultant for the purpose and is hopeful to wrapping up the deal ... More

TRADE & LABOUR UNIONS
‘Low wages proving costly for Railways’
Kakinada, Oct. 23 The sixth Pay Commission should take note of the fact that the low wages in the Railways are driving many technical personnel out, as the private sector is offering them lucrative salaries and plum postings, according to Mr ... More

Begumpet airport issue: Employees’ union turns to MPs for support
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Vodafone ties up with Kerala postal circle
Mobile phone operator Vodafone Essar Ltd has entered into a tie up with Kerala postal circle here on Tuesday to enable its customers to conveniently pay their bills at all designated post offices in the State. The MoU, in this regard, ... More

ROADWAYS
Rs 4.75 cr for road improvement
The Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Mr T.R. Baalu, has approved Rs 4.75 crore for road improvement works in Tamil Nadu. About Rs 2.39 crore has been approved for improvement of riding quality work for a stretch between ... More

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