Ponni Sugars appoints new Chairman

The Board of Directors of the Ponni Sugars & Chemicals Ltd at their meeting held on August 25, 2001 has elected Sri N Gopalaratnam Vice Chairman as the Chairman of the company consequent upon the demise of the Founder & Chairman Sri S Viswanathan on July 22, 2001.

ITDC Board approves proposal of demerger of hotel properties

India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ITDC) has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the company has approved, the proposals for: 1. Demerger of 26 hotel properties in possession of the company subject to prior approval of the President of India & subject to the consent of the members of the company and 2. Schemes of arrangement for demerger of 26 hotel properties of ITDC to be sanctioned by the Central Government, Department of Company Affairs.

Trading in 2 scrips to commence on August 27, 2001

BSE has informed the members of the exchange that the dealings in the undermentioned securities can be resumed with effect from August 27, 2001. BSE had earlier informed the members not to deal in the securities of the undermentioned companies because of non-compliance of listing requirements regarding intimation of dates of closure of Register of Members/Record Dates to the exchange. Scrip Code Name of the company 32084 Fast Track Financial Services Ltd. 26139 Transgene Biotek Ltd Dealings in Transgene Bioteck Ltd will resume on Trade to Trade Basis

High Court directs Aban Lloyd to seek shareholders approval for amalgamation of Hitech Drilling

Aban Lloyd Chiles Offshore Ltd has informed BSE that the Hon'ble High Court of Madras has directed company to hold a General Meeting of shareholders on September 15, 2001 for getting their approval for amalgamation of Hitech Drilling Services India Ltd. with the company.

Trigyn Technologies fixes Book Closure for the purpose of AGM

Trigyn Technologies Ltd has fixed the book closure from September 26, 2001 to September 28, 2001(both days inclusive) for the purpose of AGM.

BSE imposes AVM on 8 scrips

BSE has informed the members of the exchange that Additional volatility Margin(AVM) as per Exchange Notice NO.54006/2000 dated 23rd June, 2000 has been imposed on the following scrips for the settlement No. 023/2001-2002 commencing on August 27,2001. Members has further informed that AVM would be computed on the net outstanding Purchase or Sales position as may be applicable including carryforward positions at the end of day at the rate given below. The rate of AVM would be remain unchanged for the entire settlement. CODE NAME OF THE COMPANY GROUP AVM 6230 Albright & Wilson Chemicals India L B1 10.00 32312 Geometric Software Solutions Co.Ltd. B1 10.00 32175 Infotech Enterprises Ltd. B1 10.00 32357 Mukta Arts Ltd. B1 10.00 24558 Neuland Laboratories Limited. B1 10.00 32350 Padmalaya Telefilms Ltd. B1 10.00 17447 R S Software India Ltd. B1 10.00 32383 Vision Organics Ltd B1 10.00

Dr Reddy's launches India's first breast cancer helpline

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd launched India's first breast cancer helpline in Ahmedabad today (August 25, 2001) in association with the Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI) and the Gujarat Cancer Society (GCS). Dr Maya Kotnani and Amrish Patel, Hon'ble members of the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat, inaugurated the helpline. The helpline is aimed at creating awareness about breast cancer and encouraging women to come forward for regular check ups. This would facilitate an early detection of the disease and thus significantly increase the chances of cure. The helpline has been established at the Oncology Community Center of GCRI, Vaasna, Ahmedabad. The community center has a dedicated team of oncologists who will be providing free medical counsel and advise through the helpline. Any person across Gujarat, having queries on the causes, prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer can call up the helpline at 9825000922. Speaking on the occasion, L G Murali General Manager, Marketing, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, said, "Our company will be taking up various initiatives through the helpline to reachout to the masses. We will be organizing a day camp for breast cancer awareness at the community center at which mammography testing, one of the key investigations for diagnosis of the disease will be offered at substantially subsidised rates. Patient care booklets, both in English and Gujarati will be distributed free to all patients calling on the helpline." Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies and the frequent cause of cancer related death among women. It accounts for 11% of the total cancer-related diseases in India and is largely prevalent among urban women. This is on account of nulliparity, stress and the increased tendency for late marriage. Dr Reddy's will be launching an advertising campaign throughout Gujarat to create awareness about the helpline. The Company will also distribute and display pamphlets, which pictorially explain the self test method for detection of the disease, in public places such as hospitals, women's colleges, beauty parlours, super stores and corporate houses. Dr.Reddy's intends to take the helpline national by launchings similar helplines in other states. This helpline is one of the various initiatives taken by the company to increase health awareness. Another important initiative is the tie-up with the Cancer patients Aid Association (CPAA) through which three per cent of all sales of Docetere are contributed to the CPAA. Docetere (generic name Docetaxel) is a leading brand of Dr.Reddy's and is used in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. These initiatives are part of the company's efforts to realise its vision of "helping people lead healthier lives." Dr. D.D.Patel, Director, GCRI, Dr. P.M. Shah, Additional Directors, GCRI were among the others who were present at the launch ever.

BEML to launch e-services

Bharat Earth Movers Ltd intends to foray into e-services on August 27, 2001 to exploit its capabilities developed over the years in CAD-CAM, product configuration tools and manufacturing etc, developed along with support from Autodesk, Singapore and Ramco Systems Ltd.

GL Hotels enters into agreement with IHC & BHRIPL

GL Hotels Ltd has informed BSE that the company has today (August 24, 2001) entered into the following agreements at Singapore. 1. An equity subscription and shareholders agreement, and a license agreement with Intercontinental Hotels Corporation(IHC) of Delware USA 2. Management & marketing agreements with Bass Hotels & Resorts India Private Ltd (BHRIPL) an affiliate of IHC for management in relation to the hotel located at 135 Netaji Subhash Road Mumbai. Pursuant to the above agreements IHC and BHRIPL will be providing financial support and managerial and technical expertise to the company subject to certain conditions precedent being met. A meeting of the Board of Directors of the company has been called on Friday August 31, 2001 at Mumbai to consider the above said agreements ant to take these said agreements and to take these on record. The board will consider and discuss to offer and issue subject to approval of shareholders and of any other authorities as may be necessary, 877047 equity shares of Rs 10 each at such a premium as the Board may decide on a preferential basis to Inter Continental Hotels Corporation USA or any of its subsidiaries and to decide other matters related thereto.

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