Archive for November 17th, 2007
Gokul Chat reopens to encouraging crowds
Saturday, November 17th, 2007Favourite food joint: Customers enjoying the delicacies at Gokul Chat, which was reopened under tight security at Koti in Hyderabad on Saturday.
 Photo Courtesy: The Hindu.
Eighty-five days after a deadly terrorist attack snuffed out several lives on its premises, Gokul Chat was reopened on Saturday here at Kothi.
Hyderabad 100-storey tower
Saturday, November 17th, 2007A 100-floor trade tower coming up on the outskirts of Hyderabad would be the tallest building in India when complete. A special purpose vehicle, two-thirds owned by Reliance Energy Ltd, has won contract to build the Rs 6,000 crore tower and a business centre in Manchirevula in Ranga Reddy district, Hyderabad.
JBIC to fund radial roads in Hyderabad
Saturday, November 17th, 2007The funds for radial roads to connect the 160-km long Outer Ring Road (ORR) project in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, will be provided by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
State seeks nod from NHAI for metro rail
Saturday, November 17th, 2007The State government has sought permission from the National Highway Authority of India and Indian Railways for construction of the Rs 8,400-crore Metro Rail.
IT corridor floats on sewage
Saturday, November 17th, 2007The IT corridor of Greater Hyderabad Hitec city — Gachibowli, Madhapur and other parts of Serilingampally municipality — lacks a sewerage system. In fact, around 60 per cent of the new growth area in the city does not have a sewerage system and 40 per cent of the existing sewerage system in the city was […]
Awards Galore For Eco-friendly Project ‘Pragati Resorts’
Saturday, November 17th, 2007One developer is a very happy man these days, thanks to the continuing support and accolades he is getting from all quarters. Well-known in real estate development circles for his Pragati Resorts, GBK Rao’s efforts in promoting sustainable development practices have been recognised by `Medicina Alternativa’ affiliated to the Open International University for Complementary Medicines, […]
GHMC To Develop Tourist-friendly Facilities At Charminar
Saturday, November 17th, 2007The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is implementing a project to provide tourist-friendly facilities at the popular tourist site - Charminar Fort - with an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore.
ICICI Venture, Baring PE Buy 20% Stake In Karvy
Saturday, November 17th, 2007ICICI Ventures and Baring Private Equity Asia have picked up around 20 per cent stake in Hyderabad-based Karvy Stock Broking, a leading financial services enterprise, for around Rs 440 crore.
‘E-City Ventures’ Launches Value Cinema Exhibition Brand “Talkie Town”
Saturday, November 17th, 2007E-City Ventures, the corporate arm representing various interests in the cinema exhibition business of the Essel Group, has today announced the National launch of its value cinema exhibition brand “Talkie Town”. Promising to offer a unique movie-viewing experience, the first project got operational at Miyapur in Hyderabad.
Reliance Sees Rs 3,000 Cr Turnover In Footwear Biz
Saturday, November 17th, 2007Reliance Footprint, the multi-brand footwear format of Reliance Retail, is expecting a turnover of Rs 3,000 crore from 100 stores in the next three years. Besides, the company is planning to open new format high-end stores offering only strong international brands in the footwear category in the next one year.
Property in India: Eastern uprising
Saturday, November 17th, 2007Top developer Emaar, having taken Dubai skywards, is now doing the same for india, says Ginetta Vedrickas
High society: impressions of what’s to come at Palm Drive, Gurgaon
Penalise violators of Building Act: HC
Saturday, November 17th, 2007The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday asked the State government to bring out an ordinance or legislation within six months to impose heavy penalties on those who violate rules and regulation of building permissions in Greater Hyderabad limits.
Owners to meet GHMC
Saturday, November 17th, 2007The owners of over 1,000 residential and commercial properties abutting main roads in the city will gather on a single platform on November 18 to negotiate for higher compensation for land acquired by GHMC.
New rail line by Dec
Saturday, November 17th, 2007With the conclusion of track doubling works between Guntur-Krishna canal stations the railways is planning to inaugurate the new line for traffic in December.