Trivandrum: HLL Lifecare Ltd has, in collaboration with the Kerala Government, set up a fair price outlet at the Government Eye Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram to make available ophthalmic products including spectacles, lenses and frames, the first such endeavour in the country to sell spectacles, lenses at affordable prices in the public sector. The Lifecare Centre was inaugurated by Shri K Muraleedharan MLA.
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Ashok Leyland celebrates Dost anniversary with new variant
Trivandrum: DOST, the Light Commercial Vehicle from Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja flagship, has completed one year in the market. To celebrate this event, the Company has launched a limited first Anniversary edition of ‘Dost’ in the eight markets where it is available at present.
Read MoreVolkswagen interested in setting up Engine Assembly Unit in Kerala
Kochi: With regard to reports by a section of the media that German auto major Volkswagen has not proposed an Engine Assembly Unit in Kerala, the Government today clarified that such a proposal had indeed been discussed with representatives of Volkswagen Group India at the Emerging Kerala 2012 Global Connect which concluded in Kochi on September 14.
Read MoreKerala rolls out innovative projects in Science and Technology
Kochi: Seeking to strengthen its footprints in the science and technology sector, Kerala today rolled out a number of innovative projects before a galaxy of investors and policy-makers attending the Emerging Kerala meet here.
Read MoreProject specific concessions needed to make PPP model attractive
Kochi: ‘Metro Man’ Dr. E Sreedharan today called for project-specific concession agreements on public-private partnerships (PPP) to make them financially attractive to the private sector. Talking at the sectoral session on infrastructure development, Dr Sreedharan made a strong case for speedy bureaucratic approvals to ensure timely completion of the projects. The “unique work culture” he inculcated among his staff was the key to the success of his two projects – Konkan railway and Delhi Metro, he said.
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