CHD offers the charm of forest living in Gurgaon
Jun 25, 2014, at 08:01 pm
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) CHD Developers Ltd., a leading real estate and infrastructure developer of northern India, has announced the launch of VANN – billing it to be an epitome for sublime and serenity located in Sector 71, Sohna Road, Gurgaon.
Cabinet may discuss gas price rise today
Jun 25, 2014, at 08:00 pm
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet might meet here on Wednesday to discuss gas price hike.
Inaugural CAMTech India 'Jugaad-a-thon' launched
Jun 25, 2014, at 03:43 am
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): CAMTech India, a new United States Agency for International Development (USAID/India) funded public-private partnership to accelerate medical technology innovation for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) in India, announced its first medical technology hack-a-thon in Bangalore on July 18-20.
CapitalVia 'India Ideathon' finale held in Indore
Jun 25, 2014, at 03:31 am
Indore, June 24 (IBNS): CapitalVia Global Research Limited's 'India Ideathon' held its finale in Indore on Tuesday.
Vodafone Foundation organises road show for 'mobile for good awards 2014' in Kolkata
Jun 25, 2014, at 01:14 am
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Vodafone Foundation announced the 4th edition of 'Mobile for Good Awards 2014', a flagship initiative that recognises and supports emerging talent and innovative mobile solutions from NGOs/NFPs that facilitate community empowerment and inclusive growth.
Idea launches 'No Bill Shock Combo Plans'
Jun 24, 2014, at 09:10 pm
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Idea Cellular, country's 3rd largest and fastest growing mobile operator, has launched 'No Bill Shock Combo Plan' for its postpaid subscribers across major circles.
Gadkari voices serious concern over tardy progress in NH completion
Jun 24, 2014, at 03:36 am
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways & Shipping Nitin Gadkari on Monday voiced his serious concern over the tardy progress in completion of National Highways in different parts of the country and called for urgent measures to overcome prolonged delays which were causing immense hardships to the people.
Jun 23, 2014, at 04:37 pm
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): Engineering major Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has entered into a definitive investment agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), CPP Investment Board Singaporean Holdings 1 (CPPIBSH), for an initial investment tranche of `1,000 crore, to be invested by CPPIBSH into the company’s subsidiary L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Limited (L&T IDPL).
Vodafone launches initiative for pilgrims
Jun 21, 2014, at 04:26 am
Pune, 20 June (IBNS): Telecom Service Provider Vodafone India on Friday announced a unique initiative to join lakhs of pilgrims undertaking the annual padayatra to Pandharpur.
Taj Group recognized for its social responsibility initiatives
Jun 21, 2014, at 04:21 am
Kolkata /Mumbai, June 20 (IBNS): Hotel company Taj Group on Friday announced that its vision for corporate sustainability and community development initiatives are going forward with upcoming forty one new projects that will be launched in the next four years (2014-2018).
Emirates increases capacity to San Francisco, Houston
Jun 21, 2014, at 04:14 am
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Emirates, a global connector of people and places, and Skytrax Airline of the Year 2013 is adding passenger and cargo capacity in San Francisco and Houston on December 1st and 3rd respectively when it switches from operating the routes with a Boeing 777-300ER to its iconic double-decker Airbus A380.
TUI India launches holiday experiences
Jun 21, 2014, at 03:50 am
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): TUI India, the Indian arm leisure travel group, TUI Travel PLC, has introduced a novel Lifetime Experiences portfolio for the first time in India that comprises unforgettable luxurious holidays in the Arctic region, personalised yacht cruises, and journeys off-the-beaten track around the world.
West Bengal to tie up with big brands for skill development
Jun 21, 2014, at 03:45 am
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS) : The West Bengal Government is set to rope in famed global brand such as Samsung and domestic companies like CESC and Berger paints to train young men and women in latest skills for quality jobs.
93.5 RED FM hikes ad rates by 20%
Jun 20, 2014, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) : 93.5 RED FM, India’s popular private FM radio station, has decided to increase the FCT (Fixed Commercial Time) rates by 20% with effect from July 1 factoring-in the high demand of inventory in metro markets and key cities.
L&T opens training centre at Kanchipuram
Jun 20, 2014, at 05:13 pm
Chennai, June 20 (IBNS): L&T Construction and Mining Machinery has opened an ultra-modern service and training centre for repair of construction and mining equipment at Kanchipuram, near Chennai.
TRAI holds Open House Discussion on MWA
Jun 20, 2014, at 04:38 am
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday held an Open House Discussion on Allocation and Pricing of Microwave Access (MWA) and Microwave Backbone (WB) RF Carriers.
Jun 20, 2014, at 04:01 am
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA) on Wednesday at ICAI Bhawan in New Delhi.
Mahindra Holidays acquires new 60 room resort in Manali
Jun 20, 2014, at 01:39 am
Mumbai, June 19 (IBNS): Vacation ownership company Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. (MHRIL) on Thursday announced the acquisition of a resort comprising 60 rooms situated at hill station Manali.
Global Cloud Xchange announces plan for New Subsea Cable between Mumbai and Singapore
Jun 19, 2014, at 10:52 pm
MUMBAI / SINGAPORE, June 19 (IBNS) Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) Thursday announced its latest investment into the Asia Pacific region.
Jun 19, 2014, at 10:13 pm
Hyderabad, June 19 (IBNS) DHFL, the second largest private sector housing finance company in India, Thursday announced its focus on affordable housing in the States of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana.
Ford Fiesta launched with new look
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:45 pm
Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS): Automobile major Ford India on Thursday introduced the 2014 Ford Fiesta with a new look, plush interiors and several segment-first features.
Suzlon Group project gets approvals
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:33 pm
Pune, June 19 (IBNS): Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer, on Thursday announced that it has received the Notice to Proceed (NTP) from CLP India, a leading investor-owned power business in Asia and one of the largest foreign investors in the Indian power sector, for a 100.8 MW wind power project.
Ford cuts water use two years ahead of schedule
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:32 pm
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) Ford Motor Company is furthering its commitment to aggressively step up water conservation programs at its global facilities and among the company’s suppliers, according to its 15th annual Sustainability Report. Leaders at Ford believe it is a basic human right to have clean, affordable drinking water and access to sanitation, and last year Ford reduced per vehicle water use by 30 percent globally from a 2009 baseline, reaching its goal two years ahead of schedule. Plans are under way to further cut water use by another 2 percent this year and to set new long-term goals.
Future Generali ties up with Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:31 pm
Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS) Future Generali India Insurance, a joint venture between India’s leading retailer Future Group and Italy based global insurance provider Generali, announced its tie up with Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank, one of the leading multi-state Scheduled Urban Co-operative Bank.
L'Oreal to acquire NYX Cosmetics
Jun 19, 2014, at 09:22 pm
Clichy, June 19 (IBNS) Cosmetic major L'Oreal announced on Wednesday the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire NYX Cosmetics.
Minimum Export Price imposed on onion export
Jun 19, 2014, at 03:40 am
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): The Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Wednesday said Minimum Export Price (MEP) of onion is fixed by an Inter-ministerial Committee (IMC), in terms of the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Prices held on June 10, 2000.
Vodafone India unveils Super Network Operations Centre
Jun 19, 2014, at 01:57 am
Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS): Telecommunication service provider Vodafone India Ltd. has unveiled a Super Network Operations Centre (SNOC) and Super Network Experience Centre (SNEC) in Pune on Wednesday.
Jun 18, 2014, at 10:34 pm
Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS) Shareholders of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) approved the appointment of Nita M. Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation (RF), as Director on the Board of Reliance Industries Limited in the AGM held on Wednesday.
Global crude oil price of Indian Basket decreases
Jun 18, 2014, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published on Wednesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas went down to US$ 110.31 per barrel (bbl) on June 17.
Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 7.05%
Jun 18, 2014, at 10:12 pm
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) The Indian Railways have generated Rs. 16405.26 crore of revenue earnings from commodity-wise freight traffic during April-May 2014 as compared to Rs. 15324.25 crore during the corresponding period last year, registering an increase of 7.05 per cent.