European Union seeks to strengthen trade, industrial relations with India
The European Union (EU), which sees tremendous potential for trade and investment in India, is determined to increase relations between the two, according to the European Commission's (EC) first secretary (eco and commercial) in India Hieno Marius.

Trial output at 3 power projects in Maharashtra to start soon
Production on a trial basis at the three Maharashtra-based power projects -- 2184 mw Dabhol, 410 mw Patalganga and 1082 mw Bhadravati -- is to start shortly and commercial production will start by December.

Disaster cover in Maharashtra mooted
The draft Maharashtra Disaster Management Plan recommends introducing disaster insurance in the state. The absence of any insurance means that the government has to bear a huge cost for compensation and rehabilitation.

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