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Centre to join hands with States to curb bird flu: Dasmunsi

Bird Flu Chicken in IndiaNew Delhi, Jan 24: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi on Thursday said that the Centre was in touch with the State Governments on the prevailing situation of bird flu and it would work in tandem with states to contain its spread.

Dasmunsi told reporters that there the West Bengal Government delayed informing the Centre about the outbreak.

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has briefed the Union Cabinet about the out-break and the spread of bird flu in different districts of West Bengal.

India, Mexico to sign pact on double taxation avoidance, fiscal evasion prevention

India, Mexico to sign pact on double taxationNew Delhi, Jan 24: The Union Cabinet today gave its ex-post-facto approval for signing of the agreement between India and Mexico for double taxation avoidance and fiscal evasion prevention with respect to taxes on income.

This agreement will stimulate the flow of capital, technology and personnel from India to Mexico and vice-versa.

It will also provide tax stability and reduce any obstacles in providing mutual cooperation.

CCEA approves scheme for establishing data centres

New Delhi, Jan 24: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved the State Data Centre Scheme (SDCS) for establishing data centers across all States and Union Territories (UT).

French President Nicolas Sarkozy to arrive in India tomorrow

New Delhi, Jan 24: French President Nicolas Sarkozy will arrive in India tomorrow on a two-day official visit.

He will be the chief guest for this year’s Republic Day Celebrations.

Gurgaon gets closer to Delhi as expressway opens for traffic

New Delhi,Gurgaon gets closer to Delhi as expressway opens for traffic

Thirteenth Finance Commission begins with a head start

New DelhiFinance Commission, Jan 23: The Thirteenth Finance Commission held its first meet

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