More incentives to renewable energy sector: Farooq Abdullah
September 13th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Generation-based incentives and depreciation allowance to incentivise generation of power from new and renewable sources will be at the top of the 12th Plan agenda ... Read more...
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India needs to upgrade its museums, says Shelja
August 30th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) India needs to modernise and upgrade its museums by employing state-of-the-art technology to make them more interactive and interesting for the public, union Culture Minister ... Read more...
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Jet Airways to increase Gulf flights from October
August 21st, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Jet Airways Tuesday announced plans to enhance connectivity to the Gulf with the launch of its new Mumbai-Sharjah service, the airline's sixth daily flight to the ... Read more...
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Antony awards Rs.30 lakh to silver medallist Vijay Kumar
August 17th, 2012 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Friday presented a cash reward of Rs.30 lakh to Vijay Kumar, who won a silver medal in the 25-metre rapid fire ... Read more...
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Agni-II missile successfully test-fired
August 9th, 2012 - 11:15 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test-fired its nuclear capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a military base in Odisha, a defence official said.The test was conducted from Wheeler's ... Read more...
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India may test fire Agni II missile Thursday
August 8th, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) India may test fire its nuclear capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile Thursday from a base in Odisha, official sources said Wednesday.The test is likely ... Read more...
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New ‘Ramayan’ on TV simplified, technology-backed
August 4th, 2012 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The magic of mythological epic "Ramayan" is set to be recreated on Zee TV, and the new version promises to be a state-of-art affair with ... Read more...
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Srinagar gets radio taxi service
August 1st, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 1 (IANS) The first fleet of radio taxis Wednesday began operating in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.The fleet of 50 semi-luxurious taxis come fitted with GPS ... Read more...
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Kerala approves medical college (Lead)
July 29th, 2012 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 29 (IANS) The Kerala government has given its approval to set up of a Rs.300 crore hospital and medical college in which the diaspora will be allowed to ... Read more...
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Adele splurges on nursery
July 13th, 2012 - 2:38 am ICT by IANS
London, July 13 (IANS) Singer Adele, expecting her first baby with boyfriend Simon Konecki, has spent $54,000 on sound and lights for her baby's nurseries and $7,500 on clothes and ... Read more...
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Saba Karim opens cricket academy
July 6th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Noida, July 6 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Syed Saba Karim Thursday inaugurated his state-of-the-art academy at the Genesis Global School here.The academy, which will be known as Sab Karim ... Read more...
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Panel formed on Lucknow bus transit system
June 19th, 2012 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday took the first step towards building a bus rapid transit system (BRTS) here with the constitution of a panel to identify ... Read more...
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Chandy launches project in Smart City Kochi
June 9th, 2012 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, June 9 (IANS) Kerala Saturday stepped up efforts to make itself prominent on the IT map of India and the world with Chief Minister Oomen Chandy launching a project ... Read more...
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Tata Motors operationalises Karnataka plant
June 6th, 2012 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Dharwad (Karnataka), June 6 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors said Wednesday that its new unit in Dharwad, Karnataka, has started operations and would manufacture commercial vehicle models like the Ace ... Read more...
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Pakistan tests cruise missile Hatf-VII
June 5th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Pakistan Tuesday successfully test-fired the indigenously developed cruise missile Hatf-VII (Babur), having a range of 700 km, the military said.According to a military statement, the missile ... Read more...
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Cabs service for women launched in Gurgaon
June 1st, 2012 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, June 1 (IANS) A taxi service exclusively for women and families was launched in this Delhi suburb Friday. The drivers will be women trained in martial arts.The Apra group ... Read more...
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IT department’s biggest office in Delhi opens Wednesday
May 29th, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate Wednesday a new office of income tax department at the tallest building in the national capital.Spread over 12 ... Read more...
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ICGS Rajtarang commissioned in Chennai
May 19th, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rajtarang, an improved version of fast attack craft for anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations was commissioned by Minister of State for ... Read more...
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UGC-sponsored music lab launched in northeast
May 10th, 2012 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, May 10 (IANS) A music laboratory sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC) was launched Thursday in Tripura capital Agartala to boost traditional folk songs and music in the ... Read more...
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Smart City Kochi pavilion to open next month
April 25th, 2012 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, April 25 (IANS) A state-of-the-art sales pavilion, built as part of the much-awaited Smart City Kochi project, is all set to open next month, an official associated with the ... Read more...
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Pakistan inducts fast attack naval vessel
April 23rd, 2012 - 11:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) The Pakistani Navy Monday inducted its first fast attack missile boat - PNS Azmat - in a bid to boost its advanced warfare capability and prowess.Speaking ... Read more...
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SRK brand ambassador for Prayag Film City
April 4th, 2012 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) City-based Prayag Group, with interests in infrastructure, hospitality and film production, Wednesday roped in Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador for its ... Read more...
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13 Passport Seva Kendras launched in Kerala
April 2nd, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, April 2 (IANS) Minister of External Affairs S.M.Krishna Monday launched 13 Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) in Kerala and said he will ensure that a few more are sanctioned when ... Read more...
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Tata Medical Center to set up research facility
March 29th, 2012 - 11:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) The 167-bedded Tata Medical Center - a high-tech centre for cancer research and treatment - is planning to spend nearly Rs.250 crore to expand its facility, ... Read more...
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TVS group acquires Britain-based firm
March 27th, 2012 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Chennai-based $6.6 billion auto component group TVS will use the recently acquired Universal Components' marketing expertise and best practices in India and other Asian markets.Announcing the ... Read more...
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Kerala, Dubai body hold talks on Academic City
March 20th, 2012 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 (IANS) Talks are underway with a Dubai-based organisation to set up a state-of-the-art Academic City in Kerala, the state assembly was informed Tuesday.The facility is being ... Read more...
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Lepakshi Knowledge Hub to set up textile park
February 29th, 2012 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Feb 29 (IANS) Lepakshi Knowledge Hub (LKH) will develop a state-of-the-art textile park in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district with an investment of Rs.120 crore.LKH has received the nod from ... Read more...
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Himachal seeks another textile park
February 22nd, 2012 - 12:56 am ICT by IANS
Shimla, Feb 21 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Industries Minister Kishan Kapoor Tuesday requested the central government to provide funds for setting up another textile park in the state.Speaking at a meeting ... Read more...
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Yes Bank opens branch in Kerala
February 16th, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvanathapuram, Feb 16 ( IANS) The country's fourth largest private sector bank, Yes Bank, opened its flagship state-of-the-art branch in the state capital Thursday.Minister of state for Finance K.M. Mani ... Read more...
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Railways to get new coach manufacturing plant
February 16th, 2012 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) In order to meet the increasing demand for railway coaches, the union cabinet Thursday approved setting up of a new unit for manufacturing the state-of-the-art ... Read more...
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Kerala gives nod to personal rapid transit system
February 9th, 2012 - 12:05 am ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 8 (IANS) The Kerala cabinet Wednesday gave the nod for the formation of a new company, based on private-public participation, to set up a state of the art ... Read more...
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Pakistan gets new fighter planes from US
February 7th, 2012 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) With an eye to India, Pakistan Monday received the last of 18 F-16 fighter jets from the US.Dawn said the primary consideration for purchasing the ... Read more...
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Crematorium to broadcast funerals live on internet
February 3rd, 2012 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 3 (IANS) A crematorium in Britain is to broadcast funerals live on the internet for mourners who are unable to attend, a media report said Friday.The crematorium bosses ... Read more...
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Kerala Science Congress to focus on climate change
January 28th, 2012 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
Kottayam (Kerala), Jan 28 (IANS) The three-day 24th Kerala Science Congress begins here Sunday with a special focus on climate change and the state's plantation crops."The science congress is expected ... Read more...
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Physically challenged to get artificial limbs at home
January 22nd, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 22 (IANS) Physically challenged people in four districts of Haryana will not have to go to a hospital to get artificial limbs as a mobile van equipped with ... Read more...
Posted in Health |