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International Prices of Crude Oil – Indian Basket
Posted in Business on 12 February 2012The international crude oil prices for Indian Basket as computed/published today by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was higher at US$ 113.40 per barrel (bbl). The price, computed and published by PPAC on their website is based on last trading day’s figures of 06.2.2012. The [...]
NMDC Diversifies Its Activities in Mineral Resources
Posted in Business on 11 February 2012Backgrounder NMDC Limited, a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Steel is primarily engaged in the business of exploring minerals and developing mines to produce raw materials. It is also expanding its activities towards steel making and other value added products. NMDC plans to expand its business through horizontal integration as well in [...]
Mauritius Trade Minister Calls on Anand Sharma
Posted in Business on 11 February 2012India and Mauritius have expressed satisfaction that their bilateral economic and commercial ties have shown a healthy upward trajectory. India has been the largest exporter of goods and services to Mauritius since 2007. Union Minister of Commerce Industry and Textiles Shri Anand Sharma told his Mauritius counterpart Mr. Sayyad Abd-Al-Cader Sayed-Hossen here today that “our [...]
Finance Minister Hopes an Upward Revision in the GDP Growth when Full Data for the Year 2011-12 Becomes Available; Gives Slowdown in Industrial Growth, in Particular in Investment Growth As the Main Reason for Decline in the GDP Growth Numbers As Released Today by CSO
Posted in Business on 11 February 2012The Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee said that the main reason for decline in the GDP growth is slowdown in industrial growth, in particular in investment growth. The Finance Minister said that the negative growth in mining sector along with slowdown in construction sector has also contributed to the decline in GDP growth. The [...]
Shri Kapil Sibal Launches NVEQF
Posted in Business on 11 February 2012The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has launched the National Vocational Education Qualification Framework (NVEQF) to be implemented in polytechnics, Engineering Colleges and other colleges in the University systems from 2012-13. The programmes are sector specific and the sectors like IT, Media, Entertainment, Telecommunications, Mobile Communications, Automobile, [...]
CVC Disposed of 1272 Cases in December 2011 Major Penalty Proceedings Recommened Against 113 Officers
Posted in Business on 11 February 2012The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) disposed of 1272 cases during December 2011 referred to it for advice. Of these, 1096 complaints were sent for necessary action/ATR whereas 88 complaints were sent for investigation and report. No action was required on 226 complaints. The Commission advised issuance of sanction for prosecution in respect of 16 officials [...]
Awards Instituted for Outstanding Work in Checking Human Trafficking
Posted in Business on 11 February 2012Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India has instituted awards for recognition of outstanding work done to check human trafficking. A Three member Committee headed by Shri G. K. Pillai, IAS (Retd.), former Union Home Secretary will shortlist the awardees from the nominations. The other two members are Shri Koshy Koshy, IPS (Retd.) and Prof. [...]
Statement by the Prime Minister at the Joint Media Interaction with the Mauritius PM
Posted in Business on 11 February 2012Following is the statement by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh at the Joint Media Interaction with Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius: “It is an honour for me to welcome Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on a State Visit to India. He is a special friend of India and a distinguished member of [...]
Rashtrapati Bhawan – Udyanotsav – 2012 to Be Open from February 10 to March 15
Posted in Business on 11 February 2012This Year’s Attractions – Floral Carpets, Cactus Corner and Bonsai The Udyanotsav of Rashtrapati Bhawan – 2012, the annual opening of Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan including the Musical Garden, the Spiritual Garden, the Herbal Garden, Bonsai garden and the Bio-diversity Park, opens to the general public from February 10th. The Gardens will be open [...]
Dr. Ashwani Kumar Meets Pakistan PM in Davos; Discusses Bilateral Issues
Posted in Business on 11 February 2012Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Minister of State for Planning, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences met with Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani of Pakistan in the margins of the Annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. In his conversation with Dr. Kumar PM Gilani said that he was committed to a meaningful dialogue with [...]