Archive for May 28th, 2008
BPS, LRS Likely To Get One-month Extension
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Property owners are all set to get more time for regularisation of unauthorised buildings as the deadline for submission of application under the Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS) and the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) are likely to be extended by one more month.
Govt To Survey PSU Land Utilisation
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008After several abortive bids to resume Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL) land a few months ago, the revenue department is eyeing land granted to other public sector undertakings (PSU) and institutes by the state government.
MedPlus To Build Regional Labs Pan-India
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008MedPlus Health Services Pvt Ltd has earmarked Rs 20 crore to build its network of regional labs for expanding across the country. The company has launched five regional diagnostic labs in Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Vijayawada and Vizag. Integrating the services of the regional labs with its over 400 pharmacies, it aims to become the country’s […]
E-bikes To Zoom Past Fuel Price Hike
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Riding on the spiralling fuel prices, makers of electric vehicles, especially twowheelers run on batteries, are set for a roll.
An electric two-wheeler can run for around 70 km on a single charge, that costs anywhere between Rs 4 and Rs 5, and is environment-friendly to boot.
MAK Plans To Float Construction Arm
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Hyderabad-based MAK group, with interests in real estate and hospitality industry, is mulling over the idea of setting up a construction arm to handle the construction activities of all the subsidiaries operating within the group.
Awe-inspiring: The Waiter Who Will Be An IAS Officer
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Inspired by the spider, the Scottish king Robert the Bruce told his men, ‘If you don’t succeed the first time, try, try and try again’.
K Jayaganesh’s story is similar. He failed the civil service examination six times but never lost heart. The seventh time — his last chance — he passed with a rank of […]
Health Facts: Health Benefits Of Awesome Avocado
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008There used to be a misconception that Avocado is bad for us because they’re high in fat. In fact, avocados are loaded with a variety of antioxidants, including familiar disease-fighting compounds such as lutein, beta-carotene, and vitamin E. Avocados help the body absorb phytochemicals from other foods. The fat in these avocados, mostly the monounsaturated […]