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Ransomware Scare Prompts Power Authority Alert: Threat Is RealSubscriber Only
January 24, 2018 05:14 IST
The CEA’s warning comes in the backdrop of a December 23, 2015 incident, when hackers successfully attacked information systems of three prominent power distribution companies in Ukraine, disrupting the electricity supply to approximately 250,000 Ukranians
Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Rae Bareli boiler blast: Death toll is revised up from 32 to 45Subscriber Only
January 20, 2018 05:36 IST
RTI records show that the majority of those who died — 42 out of 45 — were contract workers, including two linked to Siemens Ltd and 32 from Vijayawada-based Indwell, who were painting the boiler at the time of the accident.
Sat, Jan 20, 2018
Mining-affected areas of 12 top mineral-rich states: Of total welfare funds collected, only 17 per cent spent till 2017-endSubscriber Only
January 17, 2018 06:31 IST
According to data provided by the 12 state governments to the Centre, only Rs 2,260 crore of the DMF amount was spent till the end of 2017. As on October 30, 2017, Odisha collected the highest Rs 3,548-crore DMF funds
Wed, Jan 17, 2018
Disputes involving govt: A case to cut litigation countSubscriber Only
January 16, 2018 05:36 IST
In meetings held last year, ministries & departments suggested that focused monitoring on pending cases, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and avoiding unnecessary filing of appeals will help reduce court cases involving the government
Tue, Jan 16, 2018
Govt: Long-term export policy to incentivise investment in sectorSubscriber Only
January 11, 2018 01:51 IST
Centre asks all stakeholders to send their comments to mines ministry by February 9.
Thu, Jan 11, 2018
DGS for 70% safeguard duty on solar equipment importsSubscriber Only
January 10, 2018 01:36 IST
The domestic industry had a market share of 14 per cent in 2014-15 which fell to 10 per cent during 2017-18.
Wed, Jan 10, 2018
‘Rationalised’ coal freight rate policy: ShippingMin for reviewSubscriber Only
January 01, 2018 21:18 IST
According to Abhaya Agarwal, Partner and PPP Leader at EY India, the coal haulage rates between 200 km - 700 km have been raised in the range of 7 per cent to 13 per cent as per August 24 circular of the Railway Board.
Mon, Jan 01, 2018
Special economic zones — Major challenges: Multiple models, unutilised land and additional taxesSubscriber Only
December 27, 2017 01:43 IST
Issues such as under-utilisation of existing capacity, disadvantage on domestic sales due to application of full customs duty and imposition of taxes including income tax for new SEZs were highlighted in a presentation by officials before the commerce minister.
Wed, Dec 27, 2017
Aurobindo’s antibiotic API substandard: Maharashtra FDASubscriber Only
December 27, 2017 01:06 IST
Aurobindo Pharma stated: “We found that there was a pilferage / theft / damage of subject material of your query during its transit/storage and on identification of such act, consignee has filed a police complaint which is currently under investigation.”
Wed, Dec 27, 2017
From Madhya Pradesh to Bihar: Centre receives requests for mobile connectivitySubscriber Only
December 20, 2017 01:50 IST
Out of an estimated 6,00,000 villages in India, as on January 31, 2017, BSNL’s cellular mobile services were available in 4,34,220 villages, according to information provided by the Ministry of Communications to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Wed, Dec 20, 2017
National Mineral Policy: GreenMin wants district bodies’ role clearly definedSubscriber Only
December 18, 2017 02:46 IST
District level authorities are now involved in granting environment clearance.
Mon, Dec 18, 2017
Mastercards’ digital ordering platform: Andhra Pradesh farmers may get digital system to connect with wholesalersSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 03:20 IST
Kionect is currently being piloted with over 1,000 micro-businesses in three of Nairobi’s informal settlements — Kibera, Kawangware and Kariobangi — in partnership with Kaskazi, a for-profit wholesaler and distributor.
Tue, Dec 12, 2017
Suggestions for National Mineral Policy, 2008: Widen exploration area to address import dependenceSubscriber Only
November 29, 2017 01:06 IST
During the interaction between various stakeholders and the mines ministry panel, India’s low level of exploration compared to other countries surfaced as a major area which requires policy attention.
Wed, Nov 29, 2017
National Mineral Policy: GreenMin wants ‘polluter pays’ principle includedSubscriber Only
November 27, 2017 00:21 IST
Move to help miners become cautious and undertake mining responsibly’
Mon, Nov 27, 2017
Adverse observations on domestic facilities: Tackling the USFDA regulatory heatSubscriber Only
November 21, 2017 00:05 IST
Following observations by American drug controller, Strides Shasun & Cadila Healthcare for their Bengaluru and Matoda facilities, respectively, sent detailed responses which included admitting to faults and revising SOPs & hold-time study approach, among others.
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Finance Ministry may hike monetary limit for filing tax appealsSubscriber Only
November 20, 2017 01:23 IST
6,357 cases pending in SC, about 38,500 cases in high courts & 94K cases in ITAT.
Mon, Nov 20, 2017
New National Mineral Policy: Steel Ministry pins transport infrastructure, high royalty as focus pointsSubscriber Only
November 15, 2017 01:30 IST
Among suggestions before mines ministry, the steel ministry’s inputs on ensuring iron ore availability for steel firms and developing Special Mining Zones may help the latter achieve its iron ore targets.
Wed, Nov 15, 2017
Medical Devices: For reliability, indigenous certification on the tableSubscriber Only
November 14, 2017 01:55 IST
To push Make in India initiative by bringing quality assurance in the domestically produced medical devices, PMO has asked health ministry to chalk out a plan to make certification of medical and advance diagnostic devices mandatory for companies.
Tue, Nov 14, 2017
NTPC toll up to 32: Barring three, all were contract staff working near boilerSubscriber Only
November 04, 2017 02:57 IST
NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh told reporters: “Around 80 people were affected due to this accident... 32 succumbed to injuries and 48 are under treatment.”
Sat, Nov 04, 2017
Suggestions for New National Mineral Policy: For a ‘lucrative’ sector, ease taxes, use tech to curb corruptionSubscriber Only
November 01, 2017 00:56 IST
The Niti Aayog has suggested steps to the mines ministry such as involving mining consultants during the auction process, defining an ‘ideal’ taxation system and avoiding putting conditions while granting green clearances, to make the new National Mineral Policy attractive.
Wed, Nov 01, 2017
Hydro sector firms: Pending matters with states, absence of merchant bankers create divestment hurdlesSubscriber Only
October 31, 2017 03:40 IST
While the government has set the divestment target of Rs 72, 500 crore for fiscal 2017-18, it has been able to earn only Rs 19,759 crore through proceeds by October 4.
Tue, Oct 31, 2017
Mineral Mining: Environment Min suggests mines ministry to place limits on production of limestoneSubscriber Only
October 28, 2017 01:37 IST
The Supreme Court passed a judgment on August 2, 2017, wherein it directed the Central government to revisit the National Mineral Policy, 2008, and announce a “fresh and more effective, meaningful and implementable policy” before the end of this year
Sat, Oct 28, 2017
Firms’ failure to respond may put hydro project clearances at riskSubscriber Only
October 18, 2017 02:30 IST
In a meeting held last month on hydropower projects, power minister R K Singh stated that ‘partial clearances’ given to companies will be ‘rescinded’ if they do not respond to the Central Electricity Authority’s comments on detailed project reports in 2-3 months.
Wed, Oct 18, 2017
SO2 emission limits: ‘Flexible’ norms likely for some non-compliant coal-fired power plantsSubscriber Only
October 11, 2017 00:03 IST
With new norms set to kick in from December, power ministry hassaid that immediate phasing out of ‘not interested’ plants or those with ‘space constraint’ will lead to debt & equity erosion of over Rs 20,000 crore.
Wed, Oct 11, 2017
Latest-generation stents: ‘No evidence’ of futuristic innovationSubscriber Only
October 10, 2017 00:35 IST
An expert panel, which was asked by PMO to examine possibility of excluding such stents from price control as ‘cheaper’ Chinese devices are entering Indian market, has said it has found no data to back the move.
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