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India to Become a Teleport Hub-I& B Secretary at CII Media and Entertainment Summit
Monday, October 29, 2012
Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry is actively considering steps to make India a teleport hub enabling the country to become an up-linking / downlinking centre like Hong Kong and Singapore. The Ministry will soon hold a consult...
ASSOCHAM advocates minimum wages & social security for drivers
Monday, October 29, 2012
Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has stressed the urgent need for amending the Motor Transport Workers Act to provide minimum benefits and social security to the drivers.
In a communication to the Labour Ministry, ASSOCHAM has sta...
ASSOCHAM to identify 2 districts to set up food processing parks in Punjab
Monday, October 29, 2012
Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) would soon identify two districts for setting up “food processing parks” in consultation with the Punjab Government.
The chamber has already ado...
Pawan Kumar Bansal Takes Over as Minister of Railways
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: Pawan Kumar Bansal assumed charge as the Union Minister of Railways here today i.e. October 29, 2012. Prior to this, Shri Bansal was Union Minister of Parliament Affairs and Water Resources. He is a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Chandigarh constitu...
Veerappa Moily Assumes Charge as New Petroleum Minister
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: Dr. (Shri) M. Veerappa Moily assumed office as new Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, here today. He was earlier Minister of Power and Corporate Affairs. Outlining his priorities on the occasion, Shri Moily said that he would work towards providing ene...
Record FII flows into equity markets: is it good time for retail investors?
Monday, October 29, 2012
Report by OD Mumbai Bureau: The key benchmark indices have delivered more than 21% year-to-date positive returns led by the record FII flows and recent bold reform steps taken by the government. Foreign investors bought a net $18.2 bn of Indian shares so far this year, ...
US increases funding to combat influenza and emerging disease threats
Monday, October 29, 2012
Rome: FAO's commitment to fight emerging disease threats in "hotspot" regions worldwide is getting a boost with new funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the UN agency said today.
The funding, totalling more than $20 m...
Jyotiraditya Scindia Takes Charge of Power Ministry
Monday, October 29, 2012
Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: Following the cabinet reshuffle on Sunday 28th October , the new Minister for Power , Sh Jyotiraditya Scindia took charge of his new assignment at 9 am today.
He brings with him a rich experience from his previous role as Minister of State for ...
Sachin Pilot takes Over as New Corporate Affairs Minister
Monday, October 29, 2012
Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: Sachin Pilot, Minister of State (Independent Charge) has taken over as the as the new Corporate Affairs Minister here in Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi today. He was welcomed by Shri Naved Masood, Secretary, Corporate Affairs, Shri Bhaskar Chatterjee, DG, India...
Odisha: Indian Coast Guard Personnel Educational Visit to Milk Mantra Plant at Gop
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Report by OD bureau, Gop: Milk Mantra, the newest entrant in the dairy space in Odisha with its Truly Pure Milky Moo fresh milk and paneer, has created a remarkable impact with the Indian Coast Guard under the Ministry of Defense for its efficient and ethical supply chain management syst...
$61.7 Million Additional Financing for Himachal Pradesh
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Washington: The World Bank today approved additional financing of $61.7 million for the ongoing Himachal Pradesh State Roads Project to support the government of Himachal Pradesh, a mountain state richly endowed with natural resources, strengthen its road network.
Spain Invites Indian investment for greater economic ties
Saturday, October 27, 2012
New Delhi: King of Spain, H. M. Mr. Juan Carlos I on Friday invited Indian industry to invest in his country as it offers conducive industrial environment with handsome return on overseas as well as domestic investments.
Addressing a joint meeting under aeg...
Odisha ranks second in pvt sector investments
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Bhubaneswar: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) of India today said said that Odisha, with a share of about 10.7 per cent, accounts for second highest share in total outstanding private sector investments including both domestic and foreign private sectors across...
Odisha State Handloom's Exhibition-cum-Sale' inaugurated in New Delhi
Friday, October 26, 2012
Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: Odisha Handwovens has a rich heritage and Sonepuri, Khandua, Bomkai, Sarnbalpuri, Berhampuri Sarees of Odisha are known all over the Country. Its Preservation, promotion and progress are directly dependent upon the successful marketing.
Exhibit...
India and Spain Sign MoU on Roads and Road Sector
Friday, October 26, 2012
Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: Memorandum of Understanding between India and Spain on Roads and Road Transport Sector was signed by the Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Minister of Railways, Dr. C.P.Joshi and visiting Spain Minister of Public Works and Transport, Ms. Ana Pa...
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