Monthly archives: January, 2013

Ball State researcher says U.S. economy is stuck in neutral

Ball State economist Michael Hicks that today’s federal job report underscores his belief that recovery from the Great Recession will be anemic for the long term. The U.S. Labor Department reported today that the economy added about 155,000 new jobs in December. The jobless rate remained at 7.8 percent as about 12.2 million Americans continued …

KraussMaffei Group bundles strengths for higher impact in the UK and Ireland market

(Munich, January 4, 2013) The KraussMaffei Group is bundling its strengths and expertise for a stronger market presence in the UK and the Ireland market. With effect from January 1, 2013 the affiliate of Netstal UK will be moved from Stone (Staffordshire) to Warrington Cheshire). Under the organisational umbrella of KraussMaffei (UK) Ltd an independent market presence of the Netstal, …

Orientation Workshop on Agenda for Sustainable Buildings – Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi along with New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA), Kolkata

 Kolkata, January 4, 2013 Stringent grassroots action needed in cities to curb resource guzzling in the building construction sector Kolkata, New Town Kolkata and Delhi represent high growth areas in India, need second generation action to scale up greening of the building construction sector to curb energy and resource guzzling. · Compared to other sectors …

The ISS Lighthouse Relay Voyage baton arrives down under – raising additional funds for local charities around the globe

The ISS Lighthouse Relay Voyage baton, which is raising money for local charities supporting sick and disadvantaged people, has arrived in Sydney, Australia, on the latest leg of its tour around the globe. The ambitious fundraising initiative by Inchcape Shipping Services, the world’s largest maritime services provider, has now raised nearly $125,000 since its journey …

Focus on Restoring Indian Economy back on the path of higher growth: FM

The Union Finance Minister Shri P .Chidambaram said that higher growth in economy gives an opportunity to the Government to roll out development programmes for different sections of society especially for neglected and poor sections of society. In this regard he specifically mentioned about MGNERGA, National Rural Health Mission, Prime Minister’s Gramin Sadak Yojana and …

Net Direct Tax Collections Figures for April-December 2012-13 Up by 13.70 Percent at Rs. 3,68,322 Crore as Against Rs. 3,23,956 Crore in the Same Period Last Year

Gross Direct Tax collections during April-December of the Financial Year 2012-13 was up by 8.01 percent and stood at Rs. 4,28,278 crore as against Rs. 3,96,530 crore in the same period last year. While gross collections of Corporate Taxes showed an increase of 4.94 percent and stood at Rs. 2,83,170 crore as against Rs. 2,69,850 …

CBDT Grants Exemption from TDS on the Payments of Certain Categories to Mitigate Compliance Burden on Businesses Held by Individuals, Firms or Corporate Etc Who are Using the Financial Services Offered by Banks

To mitigate compliance burden on businesses held by individuals, firms or corporate etc who are using the financial services offered by banks, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a notification u/s 197A(1F) granting exemption from tax deduction at source (TDS) on the payments of certain categories. Payment towards bank guarantee commission, cash …

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Inaugurates Children Science Congress Says to Achieve Target one needs Excellence in Thinking and Actions Future of India will be Shaped by the Youth of the Nation-S. Jaipal Reddy

The Children Science Congress was today inaugurated by former President of India Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam here inKolkata  at S.N.Bose National Center for Basic Sciences today. Speaking on the occasion Dr. Kalam said the this Indian science congress standing is on the shoulders of  great scientific minds SN Bose, JC Bose, Meghnath Saha, Sir CV Raman, Srinivasa Ramanujan, Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai and many great scientists.He said would like to share few thoughts on the topic “Excellence in thinking …