AIBEA withdraws February 29 strike call
The All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) has called off its proposed nationwide strike on February 29, agreeing to a time-frame of two to three weeks for concluding a wage settlement with the Indian Banks

Maharashtra government needs Rs 32,000 crore to upgrade road
The cash-starved Maharashtra government will need an investment of as many as Rs 32,000 crore to upgrade the road system for coping up with the existing traffic, while another Rs 20,000 crore to provide all weather connectivity to the rural population.

Metal Box flays SBI for opposing revival package
With barely three days to the crucial joint meeting with the bankers and financial institutions on February 29, the Metal Box India Ltd management on Saturday lambasted the State Bank of India for its objections to the Rs 114-crore revival scheme of the company.


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