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New LPG plan: 5 cylinders/yr on subsidy,mkt price for restSubscriber Only
April 14, 2010 03:23 IST
The Petroleum Ministry is working on a new LPG distribution scheme to offset the losses in selling cooking gas cylinders.
Wed, Apr 14, 2010PowerMins U-turn: Wants Chinese equipment suppliers backSubscriber Only
April 12, 2010 23:24 IST
In a reversal of its earlier stand,the Power Ministry now wants Chinese equipment suppliers back to help meet Indias thermal generation target during the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17).
Mon, Apr 12, 2010Mega roads now only for the big boysSubscriber Only
April 06, 2010 01:00 IST
The entry level to bid for mega road projects has been fixed at a minimum Rs 1,000 crore with this net worth calculated only of firms that hold 26 per cent or more in the consortium.
Tue, Apr 06, 2010UB Holding gets breather to clear Kingfishers debtSubscriber Only
April 02, 2010 01:10 IST
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd has let off Vijay Mallyas United Breweries Holding Ltd from immediately clearing the outstanding Rs 602.05 crore owed by Kingfisher Airlines against supply of ATF.
Fri, Apr 02, 2010OilMin moves to recover Kingfisher duesSubscriber Only
March 24, 2010 01:25 IST
Vijay Mallyas United Breweries Group,which has decided to sell its stake in Aventis Pharma Ltd for Rs 414.11 crore to clear debt owed by its subsidiaries,is headed for another payout a larger one.
Wed, Mar 24, 2010Babus told to return all phones,cars,ACs they milked from their PSUsSubscriber Only
March 18, 2010 01:01 IST
Dept of Personnel has asked govt officials to return by March 31 all mobile phones,chauffeur-driven cars,ACs,laptops provided by CPSEs.
Thu, Mar 18, 2010Babus get notice: Can’t serve as PS or OSD to minister for over 5 yrsSubscriber Only
March 17, 2010 01:45 IST
The government has now fixed a ceiling for the period officers can work as personal staff of Central ministers.
Wed, Mar 17, 2010Mine licences may be given to ‘first in line’Subscriber Only
March 15, 2010 03:28 IST
Ministry of Mines plans to hand out licences for minerals other than coal to those 'first in the queue' with a right to sell them off at a premium.
Mon, Mar 15, 2010Identify saviours before reviving sick PSUs: CentreSubscriber Only
March 10, 2010 00:36 IST
In an attempt to induct strategic partners in tottering government firms,the Centre has introduced two more riders for funding revival packages of sick public sector enterprises.
Wed, Mar 10, 2010Mukherjee puts petroleum sector reform on back burnerSubscriber Only
February 27, 2010 01:38 IST
The Congress on Friday frittered away an opportunity to usher the much-awaited reform in petroleum sector....
Sat, Feb 27, 2010
Bt brinjal: PM steps in after Pawar SOSSubscriber Only
February 23, 2010 04:46 IST
PM has stepped in to make it clear that Jairam Ramesh will not have the last word on the introduction of Bt Brinjal or any GM food.
Tue, Feb 23, 2010On the Budget table: Free LPG connection for every BPL homeSubscriber Only
February 22, 2010 04:50 IST
Govt could announce a new scheme for the common man a free LPG connection with a cylinder and a regulator for every BPL family.
Mon, Feb 22, 2010Finance no to Deoras Rajiv Institute planSubscriber Only
February 19, 2010 01:44 IST
The Finance Ministry has rejected Petroleum Minister Murli Deoras plan to expand and upgrade the proposed Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology in the Congress presidents constituency Rae Bareli.....
Fri, Feb 19, 2010Fertiliser subsidy scheme on hold till industry pledges to hold price line for a yearSubscriber Only
February 16, 2010 01:14 IST
Fertiliser minister M K Alagiri,who is a senior leader of Congress ally DMK that opposes the oil price hike,has put on hold a...
Tue, Feb 16, 2010Oil price hike: Wary Cong delays the inevitableSubscriber Only
February 11, 2010 01:23 IST
Sharp opposition by allies as well as key members of the Congress to Petroleum Minister Murli Deoras proposal to free petrol and diesel from price control,raise cooking gas by Rs 50 per cylinder and kerosene by Rs 3 per litre....
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Prez raised red flag on Chatwal,Govt said rules allow for his deletionSubscriber Only
February 05, 2010 04:23 IST
Pratibha Patil asked her office to find out how and why NRI hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal had made it to the Padma Bhushan list.
Fri, Feb 05, 2010MTNL asked not to award CWG cable contractSubscriber Only
February 04, 2010 01:43 IST
In the run-up to the the Commonwealth Games,its Organising Committee has asked MTNL to hold the award of a contract to HCL Infosystem for setting up the communication network for TV broadcasts and data transfers....
Thu, Feb 04, 2010He fired ONGCs ambition,and then achieved itSubscriber Only
February 02, 2010 23:52 IST
Subir Raha arguably the most influential former chairman of any government-run company,died of cancer today. He was 62.
Tue, Feb 02, 2010OilMin considering gas import from Middle East via deep seaSubscriber Only
January 31, 2010 01:38 IST
With the proposals for a natural gas pipeline via Pakistan getting bogged down with security concerns,the Petroleum Ministry is considering a proposal to bring the gas from the Middle East through the deep sea....
Sun, Jan 31, 2010Mrinal Pande is Prasar Bharti chairpersonSubscriber Only
January 23, 2010 03:38 IST
Signaling an overhaul of the controversial Prasar Bharti ahead of the Commonwealth Games,the UPA government on Friday approved famous...
Sat, Jan 23, 2010To check prices,govt to raise PDS rice,wheat by 10 kgSubscriber Only
January 21, 2010 04:21 IST
In an attempt to douse the rising prices of rice and wheat,the UPA government on Wednesday decided to provide an extra 10 kg of rice and wheat to all beneficiaries of the targeted public distribution system....
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Minimum wage for all workers,all jobs in unorganised sectorSubscriber Only
January 20, 2010 01:54 IST
In a fresh attempt to ensure minimum wage for all 34 crore workers in the unorganised sector,the labour ministry has proposed changes in the Minimum Wage Act.
Wed, Jan 20, 2010After FinMin rejection,Deora to seek PMs help in securing bonds for OMCsSubscriber Only
January 13, 2010 01:58 IST
While painting a rosy picture of oil and gas sector to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tomorrow,petroleum minister Murli Deora...
Wed, Jan 13, 2010More drugs may come under price control soonSubscriber Only
January 12, 2010 00:40 IST
More drugs could come under price control without awaiting the approval of National Pharmaceutical Policy as Fertiliser & Chemicals Minister MK Alagiri...
Tue, Jan 12, 2010Govt signals RBI: No need to hike ratesSubscriber Only
January 11, 2010 02:52 IST
The Finance Ministry has opposed tightening of money supply and has recommended administrative steps,including abolishing import duties...
Mon, Jan 11, 2010Journalism of Courage
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