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Reconsider Port develpt project: Municiapl resolution

Puducherry, Mar 2 (UNI) The Puducherry municipality has urged the territorial administration to reconsider the implementation of the Port development project here.

Municipal chairperson Dr Sreedevi, in a resolution adopted at its meeting here yesterday, and forwarded to the government pointed out that there was apprehension that the project would not only cause pollution to enviornemnt and ground water but also affect the livelihood of the people here.

She sought a thorough examination of the project by setting up of a committee comprising enviornmentalists and ground water experts to get a report since there was a general opinion that the feasibility of the project in Puducherry was bleak.

The government was also asked to rectify the problems caused to the people following the setting up of the Ariyankuppam fishing harbour here.

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No proposal to impose tax on barber shops

Hyderabad, Mar 2 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration Minister K Ranga Rao today clarified that there was no proposal to impose any tax on barber shops. The Government is not at all contemplating any such tax. Following a direction from the Supreme Court and the Centre, bulk garbage charges were collected only from big commercial establishments, including hotels, hospitals and Government offices, to dispose of five kg and more garbage, he told reporters here. However, the barber shops were directed to.....

Noted Dentist gets Hony Rank of Brigadier

New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Noted dentist -- and President of the Dental Council of India and the Indian Endodontics Society -- Anil Kohli has been conferred the Honorary rank of Brigadier in the Armed Forces Dental Services, it was announced here today. Dr Kohli -- a recipient of the 'Padma Bhushan' and 'Padma Shree' awards -- is Honorary Dental Surgeon to the President of India and Consultant to the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services, said an official spokesperson. Eminent.....

No farsightedness and policy matter in Governor's speech: Chandy

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 2 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly Oommen Chandy today alleged that Governor R L Bhatia's address to the Kerala Assembly on the opening day of the Budget Session did not contain any policy matters and lacked farsightedness. Addressing newspersons here, he said Mr Bhatia's address was nothing more than discharging his Constitutional duties. There were no fresh proposals. Moreover, it resembled the same speech that he had made in the previous session. He alleged that.....
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