Quicktakes

State unveils new IT policy
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Government will invest about Rs 250 crore to create world class Information Technology infrastructure in the state, Chief Minister Manohar Joshi said on Tuesday. Unveiling the state8217;s new IT policy, Joshi said the policy would focus on setting up hardware/software parks in Pune, Mumbai and Nagpur.

Yen, rupee crash
MUMBAI: The rupee hurtled towards the 43-mark on Tuesday after the yen touched a eight-year low of 147.60 against the dollar and a pall of gloom descended on Asian markets.

Ex-Bihar MLA dies
SITAMARHI: Veteran Socialist leader and former MLA, Ramcharitra Rai, was among four Janata Dal activists killed in police firing and lathi-charge on party supporters who allegedly ransacked the district collectorate here today, officials said.

Temple repairs
RAMESWARAM: Experts from Coimbatore will arrive here to repair the portion of the 126-ft high Rajagopuram of the 13th century Ramanathaswamy temple, whichcollapsed on Monday. The experts would also suggest ways to remove the shrubs in and around the tower.