No changes in EPFO structure proposed
New Delhi: Eager to get pension reforms moving, the ministry of finance has decided not to propose any changes in the structure and powers of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation and the existing pension-related schemes.
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Government to extend guarantee to UTI
New Delhi: The government has decided to extend a guarantee to Unit Trust of India, subject to certain conditions, to help the trust bridge the shortfall in two of its assured return schemes, due for redemption on 30 June 2002.
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Diesel price goes up, so do truck rates
New Delhi: The Rs 1.75-per litre increase in diesel prices in the first half of the month has led to an increase in truck hiring charges. However, there are varying claims on the increase in hiring rates.
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Centre asks states to speed up irrigation projects
New Delhi: Minister of State for Water Resources Bijoya Chakravarty urged the states to give thrust to irrigation programmes for the development of the economy.
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CMIE sees $15.4-billion trade deficit in 2002-03
New Delhi: Indias trade deficit is likely to touch $15.4 billion during 2002-03, says Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy.
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Maharashtra infrastructure draft calls for new bodies
Mumbai: The draft infrastructure policy for Maharashtra envisages creation of a focussed two-tier project facilitating organisation structure comprising the Infrastructure Development Corporation of Maharashtra and an Authority for Infrastructure in Maharashtra at the government level.
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Orissa SEZ races ahead of other three projects
Bhubaneshwar: The Gopalpur Special Economic Zone in Orissa is racing ahead of the other three fast-track SEZs each at Dronagiri in Navi Mumbai, Positra in Gujurat and Nanguneri in Tamil Nadu.
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