Monthly archives: June, 2013

Major Changes Needed For Coral Reef Survival : Carnegie

Washington, D.C.—To prevent coral reefs around the world from dying off, deep cuts in carbon dioxide emissions are required, says a new study from Carnegie’s Katharine Ricke and Ken Caldeira. They find that all existing coral reefs will be engulfed in inhospitable ocean chemistry conditions by the end of the century if civilization continues along …

Approval for continuation of the National Mission on Food Processing

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved the continuation of the National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP) for the remainder of 12th Five Year Plan (2013-17) based on detailed proposals submitted by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI). The NMFP outlay for 2012-17 has been kept at Rs. 1,600 crore consisting of Rs. …

Constitution of independent regulatory authority for coal sector and approval for introducing the Coal Regulatory Authority Bill, 2013 in Parliament

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the proposal for setting up of an independent regulatory authority for the coal sector and also approved the introduction of the Coal Regulatory Authority Bill, 2013 in Parliament. The setting up of an independent regulatory body for the coal sector shall help in the regulation and conservation …

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America announces new contract with Cessna

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America is pleased to announce that it has entered into a three-year contract extension with Cessna Aircraft Company to remain its service provider for aluminum sheet products and related supply chain services. The company will service Cessna’s facilities in Wichita, Kansas, as well as Cessna’s key subcontractors throughout the North American region. …

Prime Minister’s Meeting on Targets for Infrastructure – FY 13-14

A meeting was held by the Prime Minister today to finalise infrastructure targets for 2013-14. The meeting was attended by the Finance Minister, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission and Ministers and Secretaries of key infrastructure Ministries, i.e., Power, Coal, Railways, Roads, Shipping and Civil Aviation.             The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission made a presentation bringing out the …

ARMY CHIEF VISITS UTTARAKHAND

New Delhi: Ashadha 07, 1935 Friday , June 28, 2013 The Army Chief General Bikram Singh today visited the flood affected state of Uttarakhand to laud to the efforts of soldiers and junior leaders who saved the lives of fellow countrymen while risking their own lives.  Interacting with the soldiers on ground, the Army Chief …

SHIAMAK’S SUMMER FUNK 2 SHOW

On his fourth death anniversary, students from Shiamak Davar’s International gives a tribute to the legend, Michael Jackson! 27th June, 2013: The guru of dance, Shiamak Davar who has healed many through the spirit of his music and dance, paid tribute to another legend, Michael Jackson on his death anniversary. Students from his dance institute …

Fantastic Friday! Sensex rallies 520 points on reform boost

28th  June, 2013 : Comments by Amar Ambani, Head of Research, India Infoline. The equity market stunned participants on Friday with the Nifty rallying 170 points and Sensex surging over 500 points on the back of government reform initiatives. The government said it would double natural gas prices from the current $4.2 mmBtu (million British …