PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. back issues from January 2006:
Essar, Torrent seek 'in-principle' CERC nod for tariff, cost.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Essar, Torrent seek 'in-principle' CERC nod for tariff, cost New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Power regulator CERC's new scheme to grant "in-principle" clearance is gaining in popularity with two more corporate giants - Essar and Torrent - seeking its approval for the project cost and ...
MTNL gets additional spectrum for expansion of mobile service.
Jan 01, 2006 ... MTNL gets additional spectrum for expansion of mobile service New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) In what might boost its already fastest growing subscriber addition, state-run MTNL has got additional spectrum from Department of Telecom to expand its GSM based mobile services. "We ...
Indian firms raise Rs 22,754 cr through public offers in 2005.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Indian firms raise Rs 22,754 cr through public offers in 2005 New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Indian firms raised Rs 22,754 crore through public equity issues in 2005, 25 per cent lower than the previous year's Rs 30,511 crore despite an extremely bullish stock market. ...
Revenue Deficit till November at 91 per cent of budget target.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Revenue Deficit till November at 91 per cent of budget target New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Revenue Deficit of the government shot up to Rs 87,181 crore till November amounting to 91.5 per cent of the budget estimate for 2005-06, despite a buoyant tax collection till November this ...
India Inc's share in corporate tax mop up rising: Assocham.
Jan 01, 2006 ... India Inc's share in corporate tax mop up rising: Assocham New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) India Inc's share in government exchequer by way of corporate tax more than doubled in the last four years while contribution of public sector companies grew at a slower pace, as per a study by ...
Gross tax collection up 19 pc at Rs 1,85,284 cr till November.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Gross tax collection up 19 pc at Rs 1,85,284 cr till November New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Backed by robust earnings of India Inc and higher imports, Centre's gross tax collection was up by a little over 19 per cent at Rs 1,85,284 till November this fiscal. Net collection ...
PNB revises interest rates for small depositors.
Jan 01, 2006 ... PNB revises interest rates for small depositors New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Punjab National Bank has revised the interest rates on deposits for less than Rs 5 crore from January 2, 2006. The rates have been revised to 4 per cent for deposits maturing in 7-14 days, 4.5 per ...
New Year:Bush to work for peace, prosperity; to watch football.
Jan 01, 2006 ... New Year:Bush to work for peace, prosperity; to watch football Washington, Jan 1 (PTI) US President George W Bush has made his resolutions for the next year: to work for peace and prosperity, and, to watch the final game of American college football. "The president's ...
Bangla enters politically crucial year amid rising militancy.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Bangla enters politically crucial year amid rising militancy Dhaka, Jan 1 (PTI) Bangladesh bade goodbye to 2005 amid a number of challenges, including Islamic militancy and end of the quota regime for its major foreign exchange earner -- ready-made garments, but analysts say the ...
SAFTA comes into effect.
Jan 01, 2006 ... SAFTA comes into effect New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), paving way for free trade of goods among countries of the region, today became operational, marking a historic milestone in the 20-year existence of the 7-member SAARC. ...
I&B Ministry turns newsmaker in 2005.
Jan 01, 2006 ... I&B Ministry turns newsmaker in 2005 New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Information and Broadcasting Ministry proved to be one of the biggest newsmakers in 2005 for many controversial and some much-required decisions that set off serious public debate. Even though the year saw ...
Balochistan situation serious, nothing wrong in comment: India.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Balochistan situation serious, nothing wrong in comment: India New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Notwithstanding Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf terming as "intriguing" India's comment on Balochistan, New Delhi today asserted there was nothing wrong in reacting to the "serious ...
Bush vows to stay on the offensive in Iraq in 2006.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Bush vows to stay on the offensive in Iraq in 2006 Washington, Jan 1 (PTI) US President George W Bush has vowed to stay "on the offensive" in the new year to install a stable and independent democracy in Iraq. "The United States has a vital interest in the success of ...
Condom sales go up in 2005.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Condom sales go up in 2005 New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) 2005 set a record in condom sales which crossed two billion mark against sale of 1.7 billion pieces the previous year. The rise in sale of condom is attributed to the aggressive condom promotion campaign launched by ...
Indo Count expects turnover of Rs 120 crore from divfd busns.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Indo Count expects turnover of Rs 120 crore from divfd busns Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The spinning and knitting export-oriented company Indo Count Industries Limited expects Rs 120 crore turnover from its diversified business of electronic manufacturing services by the end of this ...
GETF to scale up gold trading in exchanges: Analysts.
Jan 01, 2006 ... GETF to scale up gold trading in exchanges: Analysts Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The decision of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to allow mutual funds to launch gold exchange-traded funds (GETF) would scale up the volume of the yellow metal traded on the commodity ...
InfrasoftTech aims to tap growing AML market.
Jan 01, 2006 ... InfrasoftTech aims to tap growing AML market Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Mumbai-based banking software solutions provider InfrasoftTech today said it is eyeing American as well as Middle East markets for its Anti Money Laundering software and to add minimum 10 domestic banks to its ...
MTNL to start 3-in-1 services, ties up with content provider.
Jan 01, 2006 ... MTNL to start 3-in-1 services, ties up with content provider New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) In a major exercise to reposition itself amid fierce competition from the private sector, state-run MTNL is all set to launch 3-in-1 services (phone, cable TV and broadband) on a single phone ...
21.52 lakh tonnes production targeted.
Jan 01, 2006 ... 21.52 lakh tonnes production targeted Coimbatore, Jan 1 (PTI) With the district receiving record rainfall in year 2005, the administration has planned to cover 2.40 lakh hectares under food and non-food crops to achieve 21.52 lakh tonnes of agricultural production. ...
Peace accords, how useful?
Jan 01, 2006 ... Peace accords, how useful? New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) As failures of ethnic accords in India and in other parts of South Asia become apparent peace audit exercises are gaining certain currency among scholars and social activists with the accords being varyingly described as 'scraps ...
15 pilgrims injured in accident in Nepal.
Jan 01, 2006 ... 15 pilgrims injured in accident in Nepal Kathmandu, Jan 1 (PTI) At least 15 Hindu pilgrims were injured when the jeep they were travelling in skidded off and plunged 15 feet down the road on a highway in Nepal. The accident took place in Pragatinagar on the East West ...
Kherawala takes over as CBDT chief.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Kherawala takes over as CBDT chief New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) M H Kherawala, a senior Indian Revenue Service officer, today took over as chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Kherawala, who belonged to ...
Indo-Pak cricket history: Trappings of a potboiler.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Indo-Pak cricket history: Trappings of a potboiler New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) A peep into the rich history of India-Pakistan cricket would be enough to whet the appetite of even the uninitiated, given the interplay of drama, intrigue and passion that underlines each of their ...
UN witnessed G-4's bid for UNSC slot, Volcker report in 2005.
Jan 01, 2006 ... UN witnessed G-4's bid for UNSC slot, Volcker report in 2005 United Nations, Jan 1 (PTI) India's efforts to seek permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council along with its G-4 partners and the UN-appointed independent Volcker inquiry committee report into the ...
Business confidence up, GDP growth expected at 7 pc plus: CII.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Business confidence up, GDP growth expected at 7 pc plus: CII New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) With the business confidence index up on the back of strong performance in the past six months, industry chamber CII today said the economy was expected to grow over 7 per cent in the fiscal ...
Football film fest opens in Kerala.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Football film fest opens in Kerala Malappuram, Jan 1 (PTI) For first time in the country, a week-long 'football film festival' opened here as a New Year treat to soccer fans, offering an international package of movies including 'Bend it like Beckham' and 'Pele For Ever'. ...
Aparna-Saina contest generate interest in badminton nationals.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Aparna-Saina contest generate interest in badminton nationals Bangalore, Jan 1 (PTI) Aparna Popat aims to win the woman's singles title for a record ninth consecutive time and also avenge her recent defeat at the hands of Saina Nehawal, as the stage is set for the Senior ...
Saina Nehwal has potential to be a top international player.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Saina Nehwal has potential to be a top international player Bangalore, Jan 1 (PTI) Badminton legend Prakash Padukone says Hyderabadi girl Saina Nehwal has all the ingredients to become a top shuttler at the international level if she remained focussed. "She (Saina) ...
Probe into terrorist attack 'moving in right direction':police.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Probe into terrorist attack 'moving in right direction':police Bangalore, Jan 1 (PTI) Police today said the probe into the terrorist attack at the Indian Institute of Science here was moving "in the right direction" and they were "very confident" of cracking the case. ...
New Orleans Parade miss on alcohol, throwing of beads.
Jan 01, 2006 ... New Orleans Parade miss on alcohol, throwing of beads New York, Jan 1 (PTI) The famous Sugar Bowl Parade, part of a new year celebration in hurricane devastated New Orleans was held in Atlanta, capital of Georgia State, but it turned out to be a little bid dud and brief for ...
Pak fails to ratify SAFTA by deadline.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Pak fails to ratify SAFTA by deadline Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) Pakistan today said it is yet to ratify the much-awaited South Asia Free Trade Area (SAFTA) that would pave the way for free trade of goods and services among SAARC countries, but hoped that it would do it "very soon" ....
World ushers in New Year.
Jan 01, 2006 ... World ushers in New Year New York, Jan 1 (PTI) Hundreds of thousands revellers in the historic Times square here popped champagne bottles, danced, kissed, threw shirts in air and shouted greetings as the famous crystal ball hit the ground after a minute-long journey to light up ...
SAFTA comes into effect; Pak yet to ratify.
Jan 01, 2006 ... SAFTA comes into effect; Pak yet to ratify New Delhi/Islamabad Jan 1 (PTI) The long-awaited South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), paving way for free trade of goods among countries of the region, came into being today but Pakistan was yet to complete the formality of ratifying ...
Negi becomes youngest-ever International Master.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Negi becomes youngest-ever International Master Hastings (England), Jan 1 (PTI) Parimarjan Negi became the youngest International Master of the country with a fantastic victory over Grandmaster Sergei Erenburg of Israel in the fourth round of the Masters section of Hastings ...
Indo-Lanka Jt statement does not favour LTTE:MDMK.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Indo-Lanka Jt statement does not favour LTTE:MDMK Chennai,Jan 1 (PTI) The Indo-Sri Lanka joint statement issued at the conclusion of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse's visit to India is "biased against the LTTE," MDMK Chief Vaiko said here today. "While the ...
Churchill was prepared to let Gandhi die in jail during WW II.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Churchill was prepared to let Gandhi die in jail during WW II London, Jan 1 (PTI) Winston Churchill, Britain's Prime Minister during World War II who had described Mahatma Gandhi as a "half naked Fakir," was ready to let him die in prison if he went on hunger strike while ...
Reliance launches One Nation, One Tariff ; STD call at Re 1.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Reliance launches One Nation, One Tariff ; STD call at Re 1 New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Infocomm today became the first telecom operator to launch IndiaOne tariff "One Nation, One Tariff" plan offering STD call anywhere in the country for just one Rupee per ...
Indo-Lanka Jt statement does not favour LTTE : MDMK.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Indo-Lanka Jt statement does not favour LTTE : MDMK Chennai,Jan 1 (PTI) The Indo-Sri Lanka joint statement issued at the conclusion of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse's visit to India is "biased against the LTTE," MDMK Chief Vaiko claimed here today. "While ...
SPORT-RACES.
Jan 01, 2006 ... SPORT-RACES Hyderabad, Jan1 (PTI) Following are the results of 16th day of Hyderabad Winter meeting held here today. First race:: The Concordial plate 1200 M (Cat II): Bossei Girl-M A M R Muthaiah 53.5 B Prakash first Sir Onslaught 55 Appu second Lancashire 55 SurajNarredu third ...
Reopening of India-Pak Consulates in Karachi-Mumbai delayed.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Reopening of India-Pak Consulates in Karachi-Mumbai delayed Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) The much-expected reopening of Indian and Pakistani Consulates in Karachi and Mumbai respectively in the New Year was delayed today as Islamabad was yet to get its temporary office ready while ...
Close contest on cards: Azhar.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Close contest on cards: Azhar Lucknow, Jan 1 (PTI) The upcoming Indo-Pak cricket series would be a cracker of a contest since both the teams are in top form, according to former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin. "Both sides are looking very strong. Pakistan are a ...
Greater market access for Indian products: Govt.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Greater market access for Indian products: Govt New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Reflecting on a year which saw surge in exports, passage of Special Economic Zone Bill and the agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), government today said industrial products from developing ...
Prameelavalli -- India's new 'lifting' talent.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Prameelavalli -- India's new 'lifting' talent New Delhi, Jan 01, (PTI) Karnam Malleswari and Pratima Kumari may have to think twice before making their comebacks with new kid on the block B Prameelavalli grabbing attention of the game's fraternity in 63-kg category. ...
BCCI discussing future tour dates with Test nations.
Jan 01, 2006 ... BCCI discussing future tour dates with Test nations New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) today said it was in talks with other Test nations to finalise a schedule for the next five years. "We are in talks with everyone to finalise the tours for the next ...
Ariel Sharon to undergo procedure to block a hole in his heart.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Ariel Sharon to undergo procedure to block a hole in his heart Jerusalem, Jan 1 (PTI) Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure on Thursday to block a small hole in his heart discovered by physicians after he suffered a mild stroke ...
10 hurt in political violence in Bangladesh on New Year.
Jan 01, 2006 ... 10 hurt in political violence in Bangladesh on New Year Dhaka, Jan 1 (PTI) Pitched battles between opposition activists and police marked the first day of New Year in Bangladesh today, leaving some 20 people injured, witnesses said. The clashes erupted in the capital ...
IPI gas pipeline tripartite accord in two months: Pakistan.
Jan 01, 2006 ... IPI gas pipeline tripartite accord in two months: Pakistan Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) Pakistan, India and Iran will finalise tripartite framework agreement and the project structure of the proposed Rs 7 billion gas pipeline next month, an official said here. "The IPI gas ...
Jaswant to visit Pak to pray at a temple of family deity.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Jaswant to visit Pak to pray at a temple of family deity Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) Former External Affairs Minister and senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh would travel to Pakistan later this month to pay obeisance at the famous Matha Hinglaj temple in south west Balochistan province. ...
'One Nation, One Tariff' scheme launched by Reliance Infocomm.
Jan 01, 2006 ... 'One Nation, One Tariff' scheme launched by Reliance Infocomm Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) CDMA mobile service provider Reliance Infocomm today introduced the 'One Nation, One Tariff' plan for Reliance Indian mobile prepaid customers with calls charges of just one rupee for making calls ...
Naipaul's works were considered unworthy by publishers.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Naipaul's works were considered unworthy by publishers London, Jan 1 (PTI) It won the prestigious Booker prize once, but leading British publishers now find a novel by celebrated Indian-origin author Sir V S Naipaul worth only for the reject pile. Typed manuscripts of ...
Army Medical Corps marks raising day anniversary.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Army Medical Corps marks raising day anniversary Lucknow, Jan 1 (PTI) A spectacular ceremonial parade marked the commencement of the 242nd raising day anniversary of Army Medical Corps (AMC) organised at AMC centre and school at the Army cantonment here today. ...
Bharat Petroleum downs Singals 5-1.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Bharat Petroleum downs Singals 5-1 Jalandhar, Jan 1 (PTI) Riding on Len Aiyappa's brace Bharat Petroleum thrashed Signals with a comfortable 5-1 margin in a league match of 22nd Indian Oil Surjit Hockey Tournament at Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium here today. In ...
SPORT-ACCEPTANCES.
Jan 01, 2006 ... SPORT-ACCEPTANCES Chennai, Jan 1 (PTI): Following are the accpetances for the 22nd day's races, to be held here on Tuesday, Jan 03. 1st RAce: The royapuram Plate Div II Dist 1600 M, Class VB 1330 hrs:- Northern Pride 60, Seattle Victory 59, Symbol Of Pride 54.5, Sweet Alliance ...
'US planning to strike Iran's nuke facilities:' report.
Jan 01, 2006 ... 'US planning to strike Iran's nuke facilities:' report Jerusalem, Jan 1 (PTI) The United States is mulling a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities this year and has informed NATO member states to make similar preparations, a report claimed today. Military action ...
Rohan Bopanna advances to final qualifying.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Rohan Bopanna advances to final qualifying Chennai, Jan 1 (PTI) Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna rallied splendidly to scalp top seed Danai Udomchoke(Thailand) and keep the Indian hopes alive, while Harsh Mankad and Somdev Dev Varman crashed out in the second round of the qualifying ...
`Dancing Image' wins the Goculdas trophy.
Jan 01, 2006 ... `Dancing Image' wins the Goculdas trophy Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) `Dancing Image' owned by m/s Sharooq Khan and I Nathani won the Mulraj Goculdas trophy, the main event of the race today ...
SPORT OPEN SCHEDULE.
Jan 01, 2006 ... SPORT OPEN SCHEDULE Chennai, Jan 1 (PTI) Schedule for tomorrow in the Chennai Open ATP Tennis Championship being played here. Centre Court: (Start 5 pm) : Prakash Amritraj (IND) vs Richardo Mello (BRA). Followed By : Paradorn Srichaphan (THA)/Radek Stepanek (CZE) vs ...
Pak to provide air surveillance for Karachi matches.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Pak to provide air surveillance for Karachi matches New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Pakistan has promised to provide fool-proof security to the Indian cricket team including air surveillance during the Test and one-dayer in Karachi. The five-member delegation, led by Inspector ...
`Scintilating Skill' bags the Golconda Oaks (Grade II) trophy.
Jan 01, 2006 ... `Scintilating Skill' bags the Golconda Oaks (Grade II) trophy Hyderabad, Jan 1 (PTI) `Scintilating Skill' trained by Ganapathy and ridden by jockey B Prakash claimed the `Golconda Oaks' (Grade II) trophy, the ...
Lt Gen Nandrajog takes over as Central Command GOC-in-C.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Lt Gen Nandrajog takes over as Central Command GOC-in-C Lucknow, Jan 1 (PTI) A veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak war and the 1999 Kargil operation, Lt Gen O P Nandrajog today took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army Central Command. Prior to the ...
Indian eves beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Indian eves beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets Karachi, Jan 1 (PTI) Indian eves trounced Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to continue their unbeaten streak in the Women's Asia Cup at the Gymkhana grounds here today. Defending champions India bundled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 124 in ...
Former Wimbledon champ stresses on proper coaching system.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Former Wimbledon champ stresses on proper coaching system Chennai, Jan 1 (PTI) Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash today said a proper coaching system has to be in place in both India and his country, Australia, for producing world class players and enable them shine on the world ...
Jharkhan drub Goa to retain B C Roy Trophy.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Jharkhan drub Goa to retain B C Roy Trophy Varanasi, Jan 1 (PTI) Defending champions Jharkhand retained the Dr B C Roy Trophy, defeating Goa 4-1 via tie breaker in a pulsating final of the 42nd Junior (U-19) National Football Championship at the Benia Bagh ground here today. ...
Maoist ceasefire to end tomorrow, pressure mounts on King.
Jan 01, 2006 ... Maoist ceasefire to end tomorrow, pressure mounts on King Kathmandu, Jan 1 (PTI) Nepalese people entered the New Year amidst fears of fresh violence with the unilateral ceasefire announced by the Maoists due to expire midnight tomorrow, even as pressure mounted on the rebels and ...
Wipro to be main anchor company for Technology Park (PhaseII).
Jan 01, 2006 ... Wipro to be main anchor company for Technology Park (PhaseII) Chandigarh, Jan 1 (PTI) Chandigarh Administration has approved allotment of 30 acres of land to Wipro Technologies Limited in the second phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) here. ...