Makarand Gadgil In Dabhol

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Wind blows against Suzlon back home

Wind blows against Suzlon back home

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2009

The world's fifth largest wind turbine maker, Suzlon Energy, which has been grappling with quality issues with its rotor blades in the US and struggling to repay debt, finds itself in rough weather yet again -- this time in its home turf near Pune.

Mumbai airport project gets CRZ norms exemption

Mumbai airport project gets CRZ norms exemption

Rediff.com   5 May 2009

The high court order enables the union ministry of environment and forests to issue notification exempting construction of the airport from the Coastal Regulatory Zone norms.

Maha: Protests over Dow R&D centre orchestrated

Maha: Protests over Dow R&D centre orchestrated

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2009

The Maharashtra government fears that the agitation against Dow Chemical's proposed Research and Development centre was orchestrated by its aggressive neighbour to influence Dow to take its $400-million project to that particular state.

Satyam staff intimidated I-T officials in 2002

Satyam staff intimidated I-T officials in 2002

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2009

Proof of disgraced Satyam founder Ramalinga Raju's political influence--an issue that is being widely discussed following his January 7 confessions of fraud--was strongly in evidence as far back as 2002, when his company was at the height of its success.

Realty sop: State set to cut ready reckoner rates

Realty sop: State set to cut ready reckoner rates

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2009

The prices are used to charge stamp duty and are calculated on the basis on trends in the property market. They are published by the state government on January 1 every year. This year, for the first time in eight years, the state government did not propose any change in the rates taking into consideration the downward trend in property prices.

Using unsecure Wi-Fi? You could land up in jail!

Using unsecure Wi-Fi? You could land up in jail!

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2009

The Mumbai police, along with a group of enthusiastic citizens including Mumbai Sheriff Indu Shani, combed commercial complexes, malls, office buildings and residential premises in south and south-central Mumbai to identify and get rid of unsecured Wi-Fi connections in the city, following terrorist attacks last year.Terror mails were sent via unsecured Wi-Fi connections before the Delhi and Ahmedabad serial blasts also.

Ready reckoner prices of property remain unchanged

Ready reckoner prices of property remain unchanged

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2009

Reflecting the sombre mood in the real estate sector, the Maharashtra government, for the first time in eight years, has not changed the indicative prices of properties in the ready reckoner, which is used by the government to charge stamp duty on property transactions.

Real estate prices in Maharashtra may dip

Real estate prices in Maharashtra may dip

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2008

The property rates in the ready reckoner for Mahrashtra may drop marginally reflecting the subdued sentiments, sources said. A final decision may be taken on Wednesday. The property ready reckoner is prepared by the office of the inspector general of registration and stamp duties on the basis of transactions in real estate sector in respective areas.

Maharashtra to offer Rs 5,000 cr farm loan waiver

Maharashtra to offer Rs 5,000 cr farm loan waiver

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2008

With the Lok Sabha elections around the corner, the Maharashtra government is set to announce another farm loan waiver package to cover all those who were excluded by the central government's waiver package.

AAI, State arm reach pact on Nagpur airport

AAI, State arm reach pact on Nagpur airport

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2008

After much bickering, the Airports Authority of India and the state government-promoted Maharashtra Airport Development Corporation have agreed on the shareholding pattern of the company that will develop Nagpur's proposed international airport.

'Despite attacks, Mumbai's image has not changed'

'Despite attacks, Mumbai's image has not changed'

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2008

'Parents in the city don't worry about their young professional daughters coming home late at night in public transport. Having said that, there is no guarantee that this -- a better law-and-order situation in the city compared with other metros -- will protect you from a terror attack.'

Private yachts come under scanner

Private yachts come under scanner

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2008

Yachts and luxury boats belonging to Mumbai's rich and famous have come under the scanner of intelligence agencies after the 26/11 terror attacks. The agencies are pleading with government authorities to take appropriate steps to plug the loopholes in the law to ensure these yachts are registered either with the central government or state government authorities so that they are not misused by ferry men or used for anti-national activities.

Terrorists used Google Earth

Terrorists used Google Earth

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2008

Slowly but surely pieces of the jigsaw puzzle of the conspiracy behind Mumbai terror attacks are falling into place.

Police admit slack coastal security

Police admit slack coastal security

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2008

The job of the police is to essentially provide security along the coast and it is the job of coast guard or navy to provide maritime security

Report on Mumbai SEZ referendum delayed

Report on Mumbai SEZ referendum delayed

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2008

The state government on September 21 held the referendum, the first of its kind in the country, in 22 villages in Raigad district to decide the fate of the Mumbai SEZ, promoted by Jai Corp headed by Anand Jain, who is a close associate of Reliance Industry chief Mukesh Ambani. However, Raigad district collector Nipun Vinayak is yet to finalise the report on the issue.

R-Infra project hits green hurdles

R-Infra project hits green hurdles

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2008

Reliance Infrastructure's 4,000-MW power project at Shahpur in Raigad district is facing legal hurdles on environmental ground

Mumbai to have new taxis soon

Mumbai to have new taxis soon

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2008

The Maharashtra government's decision to phase out the old ubiquitous black and yellow premier padmini taxis that are more than 25 year old in the country's financial capital has given automobile companies, which are facing declining sales due to the economic slowdown, a reason to smile.

Irrigation dept report shadow on Mumbai SEZ

Irrigation dept report shadow on Mumbai SEZ

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2008

The pro-SEZ lobby is claiming that the benefits of dam are going to be minimal for these villages as the irrigation department has already committed water for various other purposes. However, the anti-SEZ activists are claiming that enough water is still available in the dam to irrigate the land in 22 villages.

Mumbai Metro to offer higher FSI

Mumbai Metro to offer higher FSI

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2008

A senior official from the urban development ministry said that allowing four floor space index within a 500 metre from the station will help the developer to bring down the viability gap funding because he will be able to make profits from the excess FSI. This will also allow the state government and the BMC to generate funds for infrastructure projects.

Dhoot to pay Rs 950 cr for Cidco plot

Dhoot to pay Rs 950 cr for Cidco plot

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2008

Videocon Group Chairman Venugopal Dhoot on Thursday clarified that the group would be paying Rs 950 crore (Rs 9.5 billion) to the Maharashtra government's town and industrial infrastructure subsidiary CIDCO for a 100-hectare plot in Navi Mumbai and not Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) as claimed by some people.