Monthly archives: July, 2013

Relaxation Of Floor Norms In Delhi: Good, Bad Or Ugly? Santhosh Kumar, CEO – Operations, Jones Lang LaSalle India

The Government has relaxed norms for construction of additional floors in residential flats having multiple ownerships, aiming to weed out corruption and help people get their building plans sanctioned without hassles. As per a new directive, people having right over third floor will no longer require to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the other …

NEW NRDC CLIMATE ANALYSIS: NATION CAN CREATE JOBS AND SAVE ON ELECTRICITY BILLS WHILE CUTTING CARBON POLLUTION FROM POWER PLANTS

State-specific findings co-released with labor, business groups show job creation and lower bills in FL, IL, MI, MT, NH, NC, OH, OR, PA and VA WASHINGTON (July 2, 2013) – The nation can significantly cut carbon pollution from power plants, the centerpiece of President Obama’s climate action plan, while adding thousands of new jobs and …

ThyssenKrupp Elevator strengthens its position in North America

Acquisition of Edmonds Elevator, Inc. in USA ThyssenKrupp Elevator has acquired all assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based Edmonds Elevator, Inc. The US company, founded in 1875, provides elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services. “The acquisition continues our international growth strategy and strengthens our service business in the USA,” said Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG. …

U.S.-BANGLADESH RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with Bangladesh in 1972 following its independence from Pakistan. U.S.-Bangladesh relations are excellent and reflect the two countries’ strong bonds of friendship and shared values. Bangladesh is a key U.S. strategic partner in South Asia. The country’s efforts at development, countering violent extremism, assisting international peacekeeping, and improving regional …

Shri Kapil Sibal releases National Cyber Security Policy

Shri Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Communications and IT released the National Cyber Security Policy, here today. Speaking on the occasion, he underlined that this policy should be seen as about protecting of information, such as personal information, financial/banking information, sovereign data etc. He said that information empowers, and in order to empower people with …