NEW DELHI: Public transport running on CNG (compressed natural gas) in cities such as Delhi and Mumbai as well as power is set to get costlier if
the government approves an oil ministry proposal to raise the price of gas under government control by as much as 33%.
Since gas under government control fuels most gas-fired power generation and CNG services, their costs will rise proportionately. Present norms allow power producers to pass on the fuel cost to consumers. The hike in city transport, however, could be moderated by the service providers such as IGL in Delhi and MGL in Mumbai who could absorb part of the increase.
Official sources said the proposal, being prepared for consideration of the cabinet, envisages raising the price of controlled gas from Rs 3,200 per thousand cubic metres ($1.8 per unit) to Rs 4,250 per thousand cubic metres ($2.4 per mBtu) in the first round. Subsequently, it is to be raised to Rs 7,500 per thousand cubic metres ($4.2 per unit) by 2013 in stages.
Government controls the price of gas from fields given to state-run explorers without bidding. Gas from joint venture fields and the quantity bought and marketed by GAIL is market-driven and costs between $4.3 and $5.65 per unit. Next is imported LNG and finally gas from Andhra offshore field of Reliance Industries Ltd.
A ministerial panel had set $4.2 per unit as the price for RIL gas and the Planning Commission wants this to be the benchmark for pricing gas from all domestic sources. The increase in the price of controlled gas is also in line with a 2005 Tariffs Commission recommendation. Prices were last revised in 2005.
State explorers ONGC and Oil India will be the main beneficiaries. ONGC alone could mop up an additional Rs 2,000 crore per year. Producer price for ONGC is proposed at Rs 3,870 per thousand cubic metres from Rs 3,200. The consumer price would be 10% higher. The government too will garner Rs 750 crore more by way of taxes and royalty in the current year. This would rise to Rs 4,500 crore in 2013 when prices are brought at par with RIL's price.
Sources said consumer price for power and fertilizer units outside north-east would be fixed at 10% above the producer price, while for the plants in that region it would be 60% of the price. Consumer price for transport and small consumers outside north-east may be fixed at 20% above the price for power and fertilizer sectors.
Friday 13 November 2009
Monday 26 October 2009
Sensex closes 70 points down
MUMBAI: In lacklustre trading, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Monday fell by over 70 points with investors adopting a cautious
approach ahead of the RBI monetary policy on Tuesday.
Market leader Reliance Industries fell over 1 per cent to extend losses for the second day.
After moving in a narrow range, the 30-share index dropped 70.31 points to close at 16,740.50.
The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty also lost 26.15 points to end the day at 4,970.90.
Trading volume declined as investors refrained from enlarging their positions ahead of the Reserve Bank's quarterly monetary policy tomorrow. Fears that the apex bank may signal interest rate hike had a negative impact on the banking and other interest rate-linked sectors like realty.
Blue-chip Reliance Industries fell 1.56 per cent to close at Rs 2,015.45.
On Friday, RIL nosedived by 4 per cent after its partner Hardy Oil said it would stop exploring a well for gas in the D9 block off India's east coast.
In the 30-BSE index-linked stocks, 16 closed with losses while 14 ended with gains.
Topics:
* Sensex
* RBI
approach ahead of the RBI monetary policy on Tuesday.
Market leader Reliance Industries fell over 1 per cent to extend losses for the second day.
After moving in a narrow range, the 30-share index dropped 70.31 points to close at 16,740.50.
The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty also lost 26.15 points to end the day at 4,970.90.
Trading volume declined as investors refrained from enlarging their positions ahead of the Reserve Bank's quarterly monetary policy tomorrow. Fears that the apex bank may signal interest rate hike had a negative impact on the banking and other interest rate-linked sectors like realty.
Blue-chip Reliance Industries fell 1.56 per cent to close at Rs 2,015.45.
On Friday, RIL nosedived by 4 per cent after its partner Hardy Oil said it would stop exploring a well for gas in the D9 block off India's east coast.
In the 30-BSE index-linked stocks, 16 closed with losses while 14 ended with gains.
Topics:
* Sensex
* RBI
Monday 17 August 2009
Indian Flag Burnt in Srinagar Shame on Indian govtand Mediaalso for not making it Breaking News
Indian Flag Burnt in Srinagar
Shame on Indian govtand Mediaalso for not making it Breaking News
The only country of the world, where one can dare to burn the national flag..
All these become the masala breaking news of Indian news channels:
* If Tendulkar cuts the cake which is made to look like national flag, he is condemned.
* If Mandira Bedi wears a saree with the flags of all the countries being portrayed on that, is made to apologies.
* If one cop in Kolkata and one in Bangalore is terminated of his duties for throwing the Indian national flag on ground, by mistake.
Then why double standards:
* During the ongoing Amarnath Sangarsh, Jammuites holding the Indian National Flag and chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' are open fired by the J&K Police on orders from the Police Commissioner(belongs to kashmir). Peaceful protesters are killed.
* Like in case of Amarnath case, people in Kashmir when want to get some demand fulfilled, protest by burning Indian national Flag, hosting Pakistani Flag and chanting 'Hindustan Murdabad, Pakistan Jindabad'. But no body condemns. Infact, all such protest are followed by a team of union ministers visiting Kashmir and immediately sanctioning a few thousand crore rupees for Kashmiris.
* Every year on 14th Aug (Pakistani Indipendence Day), Pakistani flag is hosted every where in Kashmir, including the govt. buildings and on 15th Aug, same people burn the Indian flag.
This only happens in India!!!!
just see d pictures above
Really shame on indian media
who never showsthese pics.........
Horrible N Fact about KFC
Horrible N Fact about KFC
KFC has been a part of our American traditions for many years.
Many people, day in and day out, eat at KFC religiously.
Do they really know what they are eating?
During a recent study of KFC done at the University of New Hampshire,
they found some very upsetting facts.
First of all, has anybody noticed that just recently,
the company has changed their name?
Kentucky Fried Chicken has become KFC.
Does anybody know why?
We thought the real reason was because of the 'FRIED' food issue.
IT'S NOT! !
The reason why they call it KFC is because they can not use the word chicken anymore.
Why? KFC does not use real chickens.
They actually use genetically manipulated organisms.
These so called 'chickens' are kept alive by tubes inserted into their bodies
to pump blood and nutrients throughout their structure.
They have no beaks, no feathers, and no feet.
Their bone structure is dramatically shrunk to get more meat out of them.
This is great for KFC.
Because they do not have to pay so much for their production costs.
There is no more plucking of the feathers or the removal of the beaks and feet.
The government has told them to change all of their menus
so they do not say chicken anywhere. If you look closely you will notice this.
Listen to their commercials, I guarantee you will not see or hear the word chicken.
Sunday 17 May 2009
Tricky Indian Politicians | Height of Politics | Politicians Tricking People for Votes Exclusive Pictures
In the 1st picture, Rahul Gandhi is seen working aside a laborer; is he ?
In the picture below,
First time in the world history fasting lasts only for 4 hours and that too with air cooled environment. This is the comedy of the year 2009. Fasting starts after breakfast and ends before lunch. Very Smart !
Tuesday 6 January 2009
How Apple may surprise its fans
Apple rumours are back in currency. As the annual tech trade event Macworld gets underway in San Francisco on Tuesday, the tech giant may yet again take its fans by a surprise.
Earlier, Apple had shocked the tech world saying its chief executive Steve Jobs will, for the first time in many years, not deliver the keynote address at Macworld show, reviving many investors' concerns about the state of his health and putting the company's shares in doldrums.
And this year being Apple's last year of participation at the show, the company claims that trade shows are now a "minor" way it reaches to its customers.
Last year, Apple shook the world with a flurry of launches, including the 3G iPhone; a refreshed line of iPods; and its lightest-ever laptop, MacBook Air. So what next this year? Will Apple bow out of MacWorld with a bang?
Here's digging into the rumour mills and speculating upon the big announcements one can expect from Apple this Macworld.
Earlier, Apple had shocked the tech world saying its chief executive Steve Jobs will, for the first time in many years, not deliver the keynote address at Macworld show, reviving many investors' concerns about the state of his health and putting the company's shares in doldrums.
And this year being Apple's last year of participation at the show, the company claims that trade shows are now a "minor" way it reaches to its customers.
Last year, Apple shook the world with a flurry of launches, including the 3G iPhone; a refreshed line of iPods; and its lightest-ever laptop, MacBook Air. So what next this year? Will Apple bow out of MacWorld with a bang?
Here's digging into the rumour mills and speculating upon the big announcements one can expect from Apple this Macworld.
Asus P565 in India
NEW DELHI: Jet-setting corporate honchos, looking for a new business phone might want to consider Asus’ latest offering launched in India -- P56
5.
The black candybar boasts of features such as an 800MHz processor and a 2.8-inch, 65K-colour touchscreen that can be operated through ASUS’ ‘Glide’ touch-responsive interface.
Weighing in at 120gms (with battery), the P565 comes pre-loaded with SatGuide maps for over 200 cities and 1.5 million destinations in the country.
It has 3 megapixel camera for photos, and a secondary camera for video telephony.
Operating on a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform, the business PDA phone comes complete with 256MB memory,128MB DDR SDRAM, and a MicroSD card slot for further expansion.
ASUS P565 retails at Rs 35,000
5.
The black candybar boasts of features such as an 800MHz processor and a 2.8-inch, 65K-colour touchscreen that can be operated through ASUS’ ‘Glide’ touch-responsive interface.
Weighing in at 120gms (with battery), the P565 comes pre-loaded with SatGuide maps for over 200 cities and 1.5 million destinations in the country.
It has 3 megapixel camera for photos, and a secondary camera for video telephony.
Operating on a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform, the business PDA phone comes complete with 256MB memory,128MB DDR SDRAM, and a MicroSD card slot for further expansion.
ASUS P565 retails at Rs 35,000
Fear is the key: Pakistanis rush to buy firearms
Middle class Pakistanis in scores are now procuring guns and other arms to protect themselves, as a surge in Islamist violence has led
to fears that the country may be headed for a wave of violent kidnappings, extortions and other crimes.
Registrations of guns and rifles have recorded a new high, Wall Street Journal reported quoting officials who attributed this trend to rising sense of anxiety, fear and insecurity among the people, who now seeks arms for protection.
This has come in vogue among the middle-class people who foresee a wave of violent kidnappings and robberies that will target those who look like they might have money. These fears have been generated as over the past year, Pakistan has witnessed the assassination of popular political leader Benazir Bhutto and bloody bombing of Islamabad's Marriott Hotel.
The recent terror strikes in Mumbai, allegedly carried out by 10 Pakistani militants trained here, has further frayed the nerves of the people here.
"The spreading Islamist insurgency in the country has led to a wave of insecurity, and people doubt the ability of the new civilian government to safeguard them," paper said. "People buy weapons because they're insecure," a senior interior ministry official told the paper. "No need denying it."
The 11,758 murders recorded in the first 11 months of 2008 were the highest in Pakistan in at least in a decade, it said quoting Islamabad police, who compile nationwide crime statistics. Arms licenses are issued by numerous Pakistani agencies. Local authorities and police hand out permits for weapons that can be used only within their states.
to fears that the country may be headed for a wave of violent kidnappings, extortions and other crimes.
Registrations of guns and rifles have recorded a new high, Wall Street Journal reported quoting officials who attributed this trend to rising sense of anxiety, fear and insecurity among the people, who now seeks arms for protection.
This has come in vogue among the middle-class people who foresee a wave of violent kidnappings and robberies that will target those who look like they might have money. These fears have been generated as over the past year, Pakistan has witnessed the assassination of popular political leader Benazir Bhutto and bloody bombing of Islamabad's Marriott Hotel.
The recent terror strikes in Mumbai, allegedly carried out by 10 Pakistani militants trained here, has further frayed the nerves of the people here.
"The spreading Islamist insurgency in the country has led to a wave of insecurity, and people doubt the ability of the new civilian government to safeguard them," paper said. "People buy weapons because they're insecure," a senior interior ministry official told the paper. "No need denying it."
The 11,758 murders recorded in the first 11 months of 2008 were the highest in Pakistan in at least in a decade, it said quoting Islamabad police, who compile nationwide crime statistics. Arms licenses are issued by numerous Pakistani agencies. Local authorities and police hand out permits for weapons that can be used only within their states.
Sunday 4 January 2009
Saturday 3 January 2009
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Friday 2 January 2009
Britney Spears Sandip Soparrkar | Britney Spears in India Pictures News
Pop diva Britney Spears has reportedly arrived in India to rehearse for the second video of her hit single ‘Womanizer’, to be choreographed by Indian ‘Salsa King’ Sandip Soparrkar.
According to our source, the singer plans to go around Mumbai, visiting the scene of recent terror attacks in the city. Grapevine has it that after having received a lot of bad publicity, Britney is desperately seeking some image building by showing her concern for the terrified Mumbaikars.
Britney Spears Sandip Soparrkar | Britney Spears in India Pictures NewsHowever, it is being said that the singer has parted ways with her long-term choreographers - Wade Robson and Andre Fuentes; she has come to India to meet the ace choreographer Sandip Soparrkar. The singer decided against continuing her relationship with Wade Robson and Andre Fuentes, who she has worked with since 1999 and 1998 respectively.
The 27-year-old singer will meet Sandip during a trip to Jodhpur, and is said to be keen to get a fresh perspective on the moves for her upcoming world tour.
And as far as her supposed visits to the terror hit areas in Mumbai is concerned, let’s hope that she sensibly reaches out to many and puts across a valuable message to the people.
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