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TN Govt blames UPA tax policy for Nokia plant shutdown

Last Updated: Saturday, February 14, 2015, 16:09

Tamil Nadu Government today blamed the erstwhile Congress led UPA Government's tax policies for the suspension of production by Finnish mobile handset maker Nokia at its plant here but said it was trying to find a solution to the issue.

Govt to invite bids for 4 UMPPs in 3-6 months: Goyal

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 13:28

The government is looking to start a fresh process of inviting bids for ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) at four locations in the country in the next three-six months, Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said.

Power ministry cancels UMPP bidding; to set-up committee soon

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 15:35

The government has abandoned the bidding process of two ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) in Odisha and Tamil Nadu and will soon set up a committee to move it forward.

Nokia exit brings Tamil Nadu back to drawing board

Last Updated: Friday, December 19, 2014, 12:57

It may have taken years for Tamil Nadu to emerge as a major industrial hub, but it's just one deadly blow served by global giant Nokia's exit that has sent it back to the drawing board to regain its lost glory.

Nokia plant closure: EU blames TN govt for 'lack of support'

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 19:22

European Union on Monday put the blame on "lack of support from the state" for loss of jobs arising from suspension of Nokia's plant near here, a charge rejected by the Tamil Nadu government.

TN Minister blames UPA's tax policy for Nokia's plant closure

Last Updated: Friday, December 5, 2014, 22:43

Tamil Nadu Government Friday blamed the Congress-led UPA and its ally DMK for the closure of Nokia's manufacturing plant near here by making a Rs 2,080 crore tax demand.

Use rural banks, post offices for cooking gas subsidy, Modi urged

Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2014, 14:08

In a letter to Modi, text of which was released to the media here, the chief minister said: "In remote and rural areas, people may find it difficult to access nationalised bank branches."

Chidambaram hails Tamil Nadu for good economic condition

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 02:15

Chidambaram said that the "easy way" for people to understand economics was to study the transaction or usage of money in the country, as had been exemplified by Tamil Nadu.

Woman advocate marries life convict

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:41

It was wedding bells for a life convict in murder case, who married 27-year-old woman advocate here with the Madras High Court granting necessary permission and 10 days leave for the groom.

DMK chief Karunanidhi`s daughter Kanimozhi hospitalised

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:23

DMK Rajya Sabha MP and daughter of party chief M Karunanidhi, Kanimozhi was on Sunday admitted to a private hospital here, sources close to her said.

New party launched in TN; supports Modi for PM post

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:23

Expressing its desire to be part of an alliance to be formed by BJP in Tamil Nadu for the Lok Sabha polls, a new party `Kongunadu Jananayaka Katchi` was launched here on Sunday.

Congress workers protest against Arvind Kejriwal

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:10

Over 200 Congress workers protested against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the second day today for releasing a list of "corrupt" politicians, which they claimed was a bid for "cheap publicity."