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September 7, 2010 1:58 PM

New FM Channels will not be auctioned on lines of 3G: I&B Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Mrs Ambika Soni has said that the new FM Channels will not be auctioned on the lines of 3G in the third phase as it's a public welfare venture and not a monetary venture for the Government. Speaking at a seminar on Anti-piracy and regulation of content in New De...

September 7, 2010 1:28 PM

Credibility is hall mark of radio news: DG (News),AIR

G. Mohanty, Director General, News, All India Radio said that credibility is the hall mark of radio news. Opening the inaugural session of the two-day orientation workshop for Prasar Bharati Part Time Correspondents (PTC) of Bihar in Patna today, he said, AIR News has always been known for accuracy,...

September 7, 2010 1:25 PM

IGCAR to design advanced super-critical boilers

After developing the Fast Breeder Reactor, scientists at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, IGCAR, will now pool their expertise to design advanced super-critical boilers for use in coal-based power plants. The Kalpakkam-based Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, IGCAR, signed a Memorand...

September 7, 2010 11:18 AM

Day-long strike across the country

About six crore workers affiliated to Central Trade Unions today went on a day- long industrial strike across the country to protest against price rise, alleged violation of labour laws and disinvestment in PSUs. Except Left-ruled West Bengal and Kerala, life remained largely unaffected by the strik...

September 7, 2010 11:11 AM

Day-long strike across the country

About six crore workers affiliated to Central Trade Unions today went on a day- long industrial strike across the country to protest against price rise, alleged violation of labour laws and disinvestment in PSUs. Except Left-ruled West Bengal and Kerala, life remained largely unaffected by the strik...

September 7, 2010 9:18 AM

24-hour nationwide general strike begins

The 24-hour nationwide general strike called by the major trade unions began this morning. The strike has been called by the INTUC, CITU and other seven Central Trade Unions in protest against price hike of essential commodities and alleged anti-working class policies of the UPA Government. AITUC ge...

September 7, 2010 9:16 AM

Economy likely to clock 8.75 per cent growth this fiscal

The Finance Ministry says that economy is likely to clock 8.75 per cent growth this fiscal, if global recovery is on track. Chief Economic Adviser to the Finance Ministry, Kaushik Basu said that 8.8 per cent growth in the first quarter is encouraging but the second quarter may be difficult. He, howe...

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