Everything you need to know about Industrial Colony: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Industrial Colony: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home R. P. N. Singh Friday called upon trainee CISF officers at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) here to prepare themselves effectively to meet the emerging challenges posed by the new forms of terrorism and militancy.
London, May 7 (ANI): Global warming is making the Arctic Ocean acidic, according to a new report by the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP).
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The government hopes to set up 1,500 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and 5,000 Skill Development Centres (SDCs) in Public Private Partnership (PPP).
Beijing, April 15 (IANS) Chinese companies were struggling to recover their confidence in the first quarter of this year amid a slowdown in economic growth, according to an index released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Monday.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output rose at a meagre 0.6 percent in February against an expansion of 4.3 percent in the corresponding month of 2011-12, government data showed Friday.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output rose at a meagre 0.6 percent in February as against an expansion of 4.3 percent in the corresponding month of 2011-12, government data showed Friday.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was killed Tuesday and her father critically injured after her husband allegedly shot at them in the Karkardooma Metro station in east Delhi Tuesday, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official said.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday inaugurated the refurbished Delhi Emporium here.
Melbourne, Mar 12 (ANI): Not many of us would hate their bosses as much as chemists and dental hygienists do.
Indirapuram (Ghaziabad), Mar 10 (ANI): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) celebrated its 44th Raising Day at the 5th Reserve Battalion in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad on Sunday.
Madrid, March 9 (IANS) Spain's industrial production fell by 3.6 percent between January 2012 and January 2013, according to official figures.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Plans for seven new cities along the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) have been finalised and work on two new smart industrial cities at Dholera in Gujarat and Shendra Bidkin in Maharashtra would start in the next financial year, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said Thursday.
Capital infusion of Rs.12,570 crore in 13 public sector banks during 2012-13; another Rs.14,000 crore for capital infusion in 2013-14 to meet Basel-3 norms
London, Feb.21 (ANI): An ambitious international project is aiming to develop new approaches to eliminate waste and reduce the environmental impact of industry.
London, February 18 (ANI): DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the dramatic changes in human diet and health from the Neolithic Age to the modern day.
Canberra, Feb 14 (ANI): A Swedish golfer has claimed that she had to use a golf tee to extract venom from her leg after being bitten by a poisonous spider during a qualifying tournament in Canberra.
Sydney, Feb 7 (IANS) Scientists are building a new generation of hi-tech titanium tags to help track big sea fish such as sharks, marlin and swordfish for longer periods.
London, Jan 26 (IANS/EFE) Britain's economy contracted by 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to gross domestic product figures released Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Attracting nearly 33 percent of all foreign direct investments (FDI) in the country since 2000, Maharashtra remains the numero uno choice for all foreign investors, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said here Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Eight core industries such as power and coal logged a sluggish 1.8 percent growth in November this year as compared to 7.8 percent growth registered in the corresponding month of the previous year, government data showed Monday.
London, Dec. 28 (ANI): Japan has reported weak economic data, underlining the challenges the new government will face in reviving growth in the world's third-largest economy.
Jalpaiguri, Dec. 27 (ANI): Over 150 domestic and foreign participants have come together to set up stalls at the 6th Industrial Trade Fair-2012 in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, which began on December 25 and will continue till December 31.
Beijing, Dec 27 (IANS) Industrial profits maintained a strong growth momentum in China in November, giving weight to signs that the world's second-largest economy is recovering.
Jaipur, Dec 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Industries and Mines Minister Rajendra Pareek Tuesday announced a Rs.10-crore fund for skills development in the ceramics and glass sector and promised a customised package within two months to attract investment in this area.
New Delhi, Dec.12 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said that he was encouraged by the 8.2 per cent growth in industrial output in October, saying it reflected the emergence of "green shoots" in the Indian economy.
Agartala, Dec 4 (IANS) An industrial group from Mumbai is set to invest in India's first 'bamboo park' in Tripura, officials said Tuesday. Its Rs.50-crore factory will make bamboo tiles using Chinese technology.
Sydney, Dec 4 (IANS) Fish ear bones and their distinctive growth rings can offer clues to climate change impact in aquatic environments, says a latest finding.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 6.5 percent in October, on account of double-digit growth in production of petroleum refinery products and of the coal sector, government data showed Friday.
London, Nov. 27 (ANI): The company that introduced the world to first round teabags has now developed Te, a pod-based tea maker prototype, which will reduce time to brew the drink from the traditional 4 minutes to 2.
Coimbatore, Nov.26 (ANI): Industrial experts in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, have claimed that using solar energy is extremely beneficial in the wake of consistent and acute power shortages in the area.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India's industrial output contracted 0.4 percent in September, dragged down by deceleration in production in manufacturing, capital and consumer durables sectors, government data showed Monday.
London, Nov 3 (ANI): A robot programmed to dance to the tune of South Korean rapper Psy's viral hit 'Gangnam Style' has been crowned a competition winner in China.
London, Oct. 31 (ANI): Hollywood film giant Walt Disney has agreed to pay veteran film maker George Lucas 4.05 billion dollars to acquire the company behind the Star Wars franchise and make the seventh film in the series.
Dehradun, Oct. 24 (ANI): The Uttarakhand Government is not taking possession of fertile agricultural land for the purpose of industrial development, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said on Wednesday, and added that only unused land was being targetted for the latter.
Beijing, Oct 18 (IANS) China's economy grew 7.4 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2012, slower from 7.6 percent in the second quarter and 8.1 percent in the first, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced Thursday.
Sydney, Oct 14 (IANS) Faba beans have potent antioxidant properties that could beat cancer and hypertension besides helping you stay in shape, according to an Australian research which yielded an insight into the mechanism that inhibited the cancer cell multiplication.
Lucknow, Oct 10 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday shortlisted three developers to submit bids by Nov 5 for setting up an IT Park here.
Lucknow, Sep 21 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has directed various departments to expedite the implementation of the new industrial policy.
London, Sept 10 (ANI): Iconic designs of Apple products were apparently inspired by products of a German consumer goods manufacturer, Braun, in the 1950s and 1960s, a report has claimed.
Guatemala City, Sep 6 (IANS/EFE) Police found an industrial-scale synthetic-drug lab in a rural area near the Mexican border, Guatemala's interior ministry said Wednesday.
Washington, September 4 (ANI): Bosses are obligated to discipline workers who post insulting messages on Facebook, an Australian labour conference has been told.
London, August 12 (ANI): Saudi Arabia is planning to build a new city exclusively for women in a bid to combine Sharia law and career minded females, pursuing work.
Lucknow, Aug 8 (IANS) The sound and light show at the British-era Residency, which was stopped a few years ago, is set to resume again here.
Colombo, Aug 4 (IANS) The Indian government may change the definition of small and medium enterprises (SME) to facilitate investments from Swedish furniture giant IKEA, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Saturday.
London, July 31 (IANS) The Southern Ocean re-routes as much as 40 percent of the annual global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, helping the world's oceans absorb them, according to a UK survey.
London, July 30 (ANI): Scientists have shed light on how carbon is drawn down from the surface of the Southern Ocean to the deep waters beneath.
Beijing, July 23 (IANS) Five batches of an infant formula milk powder made by a Chinese company have been found to be tainted with a highly toxic aflatoxin, a substance that can cause severe liver damage or even cancer.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India's headline inflation fell to 7.25 percent in June from 7.55 percent in the previous month, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to cut interest rates to revive growth.
New Delhi/Chennai, July 12 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.4 percent in May as against 0.9 percent contraction in the previous month, led by rebound in manufacturing and electricity production, government data showed Thursday. Analysts, however, warned that the probability of industrial recovery in the short term is low.
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Wednesday invited Indian investments, especially in education, healthcare and power sectors in the city state.
Beijing, July 10 (IANS) China has rolled out a plan to boost its underdeveloped electric vehicle industry, with a goal of making the industry more competitive in the global marketplace, Xinhua reported.
Washington, July 4 (ANI): Fraunhofer researchers working with industry partners have developed a coating for panes of glass that lets through more light.
London, July 2 (IANS) Engineers are designing the world's first super efficient cargo vessels that will revolutionise shipping - operating without a single drop of fossil fuel.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India's core industries that include electricity, coal, steel, cement, crude oil and natural gas, registered a sluggish 3.8 percent growth in May this year as compared to 5.8 percent recorded during the same month last year, government data showed Friday.
London, June 24 (ANI): Investment bank JP Morgan has released a chart that shows the entire economic history of the world's most powerful countries over the past 2,000 years.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India's inflation moved up to 7.55 percent in May as compared to 7.23 percent in the previous month, mainly driven by a sharp increase in the price of food items, adding to the woes of policy makers as the economic growth remains under pressure, government data showed Thursday.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by a meagre 0.1 percent in April due to a contraction in capital goods and dip in manufacturing and mining sectors, government data showed Tuesday, underlining the need for a monetary stimulus to revive growth.
Expressing disappointment over today's released IIP (Index of Industrial Production) data that showed meager output growth of 0.1% in April, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said that the government was committed to kickstarting the economy and boosting investor sentiment.................
Buenos Aires, June 11 (IANS/EFE) The government is working with the private sector to develop wind energy projects in Argentina under a plan that could create 10,000 jobs and produce 1,000 MW of electricity within eight years, the industry ministry said.
Washington, May 29 (ANI): Hereditary inequality began more than 7,000 years ago in the early Neolithic era, with new evidence suggesting that farmers buried with tools had access to better land than those buried without.
Madrid, May 24 (IANS/EFE) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said here Wednesday that he will convey an offer of dialogue with Britain over the future of Gibraltar when he travels to London next week for talks with British counterpart William Hague.
Sydney, May 23 (ANI): The latest attraction in Universal Studios Hollywood theme park is 'Trans-formers: The Ride - 3D', and one of the highlights is a chance to take a photo with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, the heroes of the toy, television and film lines.
London, May 22 (ANI): Australian scientists have detected changing patterns of salinity in the global ocean during the past 50 years, marking a clear fingerprint of climate change.
Washington, May 7 (ANI): Computer networks belonging to American Natural Gas Pipeline companies are currently under a major cyber attack, according to alerts issued by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Observing that industry and labour are complementary to each other, West Bengal Labour Minister Purnendu Bose Tuesday urged workers to strive for increased productivity.
Washington, April 10 (IANS) The US manufacturing improved in February as the industry continues its gradual recovery from the financial crisis in 2008.
Wellington, April 9 (IANS) Paving the way for a range of new wound-healing products, researchers have identified key compounds in honey that boosts the immune system.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday hailed the recovery in the industrial sector.
Melbourne, Mar 3 (ANI): A portable "SpeechJammer" gun has been developed by Japanese researchers that can silence people more than 30 metres away.
Melbourne, Mar 3 (ANI): A portable "SpeechJammer" gun has been developed by Japanese researchers that can silence people more than 30 metres away.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, on Friday predicted a dip in industrial production in the third quarter.
Islamabad, Feb 2 (ANI): A small parcel sent to the Pakistan Prime Minister's Secretariat in October last year contained anthrax, the PM's House has revealed.
Islamabad, Feb 2 (ANI): A small parcel sent to the Pakistan Prime Minister's Secretariat in October last year contained anthrax, the PM's House has revealed.
London, Jan 23 (ANI): A new international project called NEOShield is set to assess the threat posed by Near Earth Objects (NEO) and look at the best possible solutions for dealing with a big asteroid or comet on a collision path with our planet.
London, Jan 16 (ANI): Madonna has reportedly agreed to shell out 96,000 pounds as an out of court settlement, to a group of charity workers who sued the star after her plans to build a school in Malawi were abandoned last year.
London, Jan 16 (ANI): Madonna has reportedly agreed to shell out 96,000 pounds as an out of court settlement, to a group of charity workers who sued the star after her plans to build a school in Malawi were abandoned last year.
New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said he is confident that moderation in inflation would continue in the coming months, though softening in the prices of manufactured goods, despite the rapid decline in non-food primary inflation, may be more gradual.
Washington, Dec 28 (ANI): Car seat with an inbuilt technology to measure its driver's weight may soon be able to prevent theft, researchers say.
Chennai, Dec.5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to order the deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Mullaperiyar Dam site "to avoid any man-made catastrophic consequences" in view of violent activities reported there.
Washington, Nov 25(ANI): Global warming due to doubling of carbon dioxide emissions may be less severe than predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2007, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): Banana peels, useful in polishing silverware and leather shoes, may have another surprising use -as a water purifier.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Appreciating the importance of people-to-people contacts in forging even closer ties, India and Myanmar on Friday agreed to take steps to ease the movement of people between both nations.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (ANI): The first 'Strategic Economic Dialogue' between India and China will take place in Beijing on September 26 and 27.
Beijing, Sept 16(ANI): Two Shanghai- based lead-emitting companies have been asked to stop production after 25 children suffered lead poisoning.
New Delhi, Aug 1 (ANI): The Chairman Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Dr. C. Rangarajan released the 'Economic Outlook 2011-12' here today
Washington, June 2 (ANI): Soon, an extract of the honeysuckle plant can be a natural way to protect you from the potentially harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun.
New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Thursday announced a medical compensation of Rs. 2,00,000 for the treatment of injured national level woman volleyball player Arunima Sinha, who lost her left leg after being thrown out of a moving train near Barelli last Monday.
Tokyo, Apr 10 (ANI): Japan will pump radioactive water into the sea from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant by today, a day later than previously planned, said Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency officials.
Tokyo, Apr.7 (ANI): Plant Operators Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) have started injecting nitrogen into one of the reactors at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to reduce the risk of a possible hydrogen explosion.
Haridwar, Mar. 4 (ANI): The Industrial Expo 2011 today witnessed a major crowd on the opening day, at SIDCUL, Haridwar , providing a key business platform for the stakeholders.
Islamabad, Mar 1(ANI): A nationwide crackdown has been launched against foreign citizens living illegally in Pakistan in the aftermath of the arrest of US national Aaron Mark DeHaven on 'illegal stay' charges.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Former Japanese Prime Minister Yokio Hatoyama, who is on a two-day visit to India, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today.
Mumbai, Nov 13 (ANI): Expressing concern over the sharp decline in factory output growth, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn on Saturday said the latest numbers are alarming.
London, Oct 18 (ANI): They can drive cars and probably even do household chores like humans, but a bizarre female robot can actually sing, by copying a human singer.
London, Oct 15 (ANI): Did you know Thursday is best for having sex? Or Wednesday is the best bet to find the love of your life? If not, then here's a new study that tells you the special thing attached to each day of the week.
London, Oct 15 (ANI): They can drive cars and probably even do household chores like humans, but a bizarre female robot can actually sing, by copying a human singer.
Washington, Sep 11 (ANI): Is wisdom teeth just an annoyance for you? Well, its time to change your opinion, for according to researchers, wisdom teeth contain a valuable reservoir of tissue for the creation of stem cells.
Edinburgh, Aug 15 (ANI): An audacious plan has now been hatched to lift two armoured Rolls-Royces, the cars that were first deployed as First World War fighting machines but collided with other naval vessels during a storm, from the shallow water of Burntisland on the Fife coast in Scotland.
London, July 15 (ANI): Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri, who claimed to have been abducted by the CIA before departing for his homeland Wednesday, was paid over five million dollars by the agency to provide intelligence on Iran's nuclear program, U.S. officials have claimed.
Sharjah, July 12 (ANI): The 'Sharjah Sharia Court of First Instance' has convicted an Indian man and sentenced him to death for premeditatedly beating another man to death.
