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| Big 92.7 FM introduces new programmes Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: Aiming at providing better entertainment to its listners, the "Big 92.7 FM" is ....more ALOHA
India launches Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: ALOHA India, international abacus and .....more HPL
urges Centre KOLKATA, Apr 14: Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) has urged the Union Finance Ministry to withdraw the five per cent import duty on naphtha levied .......more Railways
goes shopping for NEW DELHI, Apr 14: With the threat of terror looming large, Railways is gearing up for installing hi-tech integrated security systems at about 185 stations identified as security sensitive across the country.....more |
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Tata Communications expands VPN services to Egypt MUMBAI, Apr 14: Telecom firm Tata Communications today said it has signed a partnership agreement with TE Data SAE for ....more Stainless
steel supply NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Amid concerns that the Government may curb exports to contain rising inflation, stainless steel makers ......more ArcelorMittal
to submit land RANCHI, Apr 14: ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel maker, will in the next two months take the first step for putting up a 12 mtpa plant in Jharkhand by submitting a Land Feasibility Report to ....more Jet
launches flights to MUMBAI, Apr 14: Naresh Goyal-owned Jet Airways has launched its first flight for Hong Kong from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) here today.Jet Airways is the first private ....more |
Big 92.7 FM introduces new programmes Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: Aiming at providing better entertainment to its listners, the "Big 92.7 FM" is introducing several new and innovative programmes like, U, Me aur Hum, 507-Bombay Express and Good Morning Jammu besides various other utility programmes. This was disclosed by Cluster Head, Big 92.7 FM-J&K, Jagmeet Singh Bahri in a press conference here this morning. While introducing a new Radio Jockey, Ranjana, Mr Bahri revealed that the former will host the new show, U, Me aur Hum from 10 am to 12 pm and 507-Bombay Express from 5 pm to 7pm from Monday to Saturday. He said that Ranjana will also host the show, Good Morning Jammu on Sunday from 9 am till 12 pm. Shifting its focus from just entertainment, Mr Bahri said that they have designed utilities such as Traffic and weather updates alsong with time checks and health tips. "On weekends the joyrides will start at 6 am with "Sehar" by RJ Seema Rajput followed by "Big Chai" from 7 to 10 am. U, Me aur Hum-a show for women would be relayed from 10 am to 12 pm followed by Radio Rehri from 12 to 2 pm and then Fultoo Filmi from 7 pm to 10 pm. It would be followed by Yaadein," he revealed. While speaking he also promised to entertain listners with shows like Jammu Idol, Rangla Guggar and Big Party Mix. "We are thankful to the people for their support and encouragement and ensure to keep on entertaining people" said Mr Bahri.
ALOHA India launches Jammu centre Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: ALOHA India, international abacus and mental arithmetic training institution, opened its Jammu branch at Trikuta Nagar Extension in a function. MLA Habbakadal, Raman Mattoo was the chief guest during the inaugural ceremony. Children along with their parents were also present on the occasion. ALOHA (Abacus Learning of Higher Arithmetic) concept was launched by Loh Mun Sung in Malaysia in the year 1993 teaching mental arithmetic to children through an abacus. With over 275 centres across the country and around three lakh students on the roll, the institution is shortly opening its more centres in the State. HPL urges Centre to withdraw naphtha import duty KOLKATA, Apr 14: Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) has urged the Union Finance Ministry to withdraw the five per cent import duty on naphtha levied in the Budget this year. HPL was the only petrochemicals firm in the country which would be directly affected by the imposition of the levy, sources in the company said. Other companies like GAIL and Reliance would not be affected as the former used gas cracker technology and the latter has its own source of naphtha supply. HPL sources said the company had already made several representations to the Finance Ministry through industry bodies like the CII and also through the West Bengal government. "We are hopeful that the Finance Ministry will take a positive view," they said. The sources, however, said if the duty was not withdrawn then HPL would face a ‘very bleak future’ since it was in the process of expansion which would require more naphtha. More than 90 per cent of HPL’s naphtha requirement was sourced from imports and the balance from domestic sources. Within a span of one year, naphtha prices had shot up from 625 dollar per tonne to 894 dollar per tonne, reflecting a rise of 43 per cent. According to the sources, the company would be able to retain sales turnover during 2007-08 at the same level of 2006-07. However, profitability would take a serious dip due to the abnormal rise in naphtha prices. Meanwhile, HPL is heading for a complete shutdown from October 15 for implementation of project Supermax. Sources said the plant shutdown would last for 75 days, following which it would again resume operations on a greater scale. The Supermax project envisaged expansion of naphtha cracking facility from 520 kilo tonnes per annum to 675 kilo tonnes per annum, involving a capital expenditure of Rs 840 crore. The expenses were to be funded from debt and internal accruals, sources said. HPL was also mulling to diversify into other polymer products as well. (PTI) |
Railways goes shopping for hi-tech security systems NEW DELHI, Apr 14: With the threat of terror looming large, Railways is gearing up for installing hi-tech integrated security systems at about 185 stations identified as security sensitive across the country. "We are acquiring sophisticated equipment including closed circuit televisions (CCTV), personal and baggage screening system and explosive detection and disposal facility at certain stations identified as sensitive," a railway official said. Railways would also be acquiring electronic access control system from firms dealing with state-of-the-art security system. Railways had invited bids for the purchase of these sophisticated equipment and more than 40 companies, including some international ones, have shown interest in providing the equipment, said the official. "They have submitted the expression of interest and we have formed a committee to examine their offer. The shortlisted companies would make their presentations before the committee and accordingly a decision would be taken," said the official. To a question whether the railways would opt for public private participation (PPP) model in the integrated security system, the official said the modalities are being worked and no decision is being taken on the issue yet. The 185 stations identified as security sensitive also include 17 metro railway stations across the country. Recently a high-powered committee comprising senior officials from IB, NSG, RPF, CRPF, CISF and railways submitted a composite security plan for railways. The report has suggested various measures including installation of high-tech security gizmos at sensitive stations to strengthen security. Though there are a few door frame metal detectors and hand held metal detectors at certain stations, we are acquiring more such machines to be installed at many other stations identified as sensitive, said the official. As per the plan, the entry and and exit points will be monitored and unauthorised entry will be curtailed. About the CCTVs, the official said the aim is to acquire a sophisticated surveillance system with minimum 30 days of recording facility and inbuilt intelligent software. Keeping the rush at stations in mind, we want to have a system compatible with it, he said. "We will also set up modern control rooms to monitor the system," said the official, adding the staff would be trained to handle these modern gadgets. (PTI) |
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Stainless steel supply sufficient: ISSDA NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Amid concerns that the Government may curb exports to contain rising inflation, stainless steel makers today said there is no dearth of the commodity in India and as such they should not be treated at par with carbon steel industry which is facing flak for raising prices. "In view of major concern of the government about spiraling inflation and rising steel prices, stainless steel should be examined in exclusive separation in terms of its supply and demand in the country," Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) President N C Mathur said in a letter to Finance Minister P Chidambaram. "There has neither been a short supply nor any major change in prices over the last few months, much in contrast to the carbon steel industry products used in construction and automotive sector," he pointed out. ISSDA's letter assumes importance as Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has recommended curbing exports of finished steel besides hiking duty on iron ore export, the issues which will top the agenda of the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Prices (CCP) likely to be held this week. "We have recommended a ban on exports of finished steel products completely. This recommendation has gone from my Ministry to the government," Paswan had said. Pointing out that nearly 30 per cent of stainless steel is exported from India after meeting domestic demand, Mathur reminded that Indian stainless steel producers had increased prices in May last year owing to record-breaking high cost of nickel, but following reduction and stabilisation of nickel prices they reduced prices and passed it on to consumers. (PTI) |
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