Petrol, diesel prices may go up from Sept 2 
New Delhi: After announcing a marginal reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel by around 18 to 22 paise per litre last fortnight, oil refining companies are planning to increase the prices of these two fuels by around 30 paise per litre from September 2. 
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Fiscal deficit down 6 per cent 
New Delhi: The Union government has run a fiscal deficit of Rs 59,527 crore during April-July 2002, which is marginally higher than Rs 58,628 crore recorded at the end of first four months of the last fiscal. 
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Leasehold system to be abolished in Delhi 
New Delhi: The Union urban development ministry has decided to abolish leasehold system on industrial and commercial properties in Delhi and allow industrial land to be used for other purposes, including residential. 
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Study paints rosy rpicture of job potential in food sector 
Mumbai: A study conducted by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry states that an investment of Rs 1,000 crore in the food processing sector will result in 54,000 additional employment generation. 
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Slip of tongue cost a minister his job in Jaya cabinet 
Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday sacked the minister who was present at a controversial temple ritual involving burial of children alive and dropped another who reportedly had described her as a former chief minister. 
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Furore in UP assembly over World Bank letter 
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government confirmed on Thursday that it had received a letter from the World Bank (dated August 20, 2002) but a statement issued on behalf of chief minister Mayawati by the governments information department said that "the said letter had been written in the absence of complete information". 
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