The Indian Express -- General

Saturday, May 24 1997

Investors blame RBI, CARE for CRB crash

Small investors have blamed the regulatory bodies for the debacle of the CRB group of companies, which has robbed them of their life-savings. At a meeting in Fort area, held under the aegis of Investors Grievances forum, they blamed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the State Bank of India (SBI), rating agency CARE promoted by the Industrial Development Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the losses they have suffered.

Jaya may bid NCYP adieu

Disgusted with the indifference by the government and lack of definite policy on children's films, Jaya Bachchan is not likely to continue as the chairperson of the National Centre for Young People (NCYP). The noted actress, whose three-year term expired on April 30, felt that the future of the NCYP and its utility continues to be uncertain.

Centre revives aid for minor ports

Faced with a fresh demand for funds, the Ministry of Surface Transport (MoST) has decided to revive Central loan assistance to states for development of minor ports. It has earmarked an outlay of Rs 200 crore for the development of port-related infrastructure to encourage private investments. The scheme had been discontinued in 1979-80.

Seva Sangh stir on Monday

Diplomacy is of little help in a parking lot

Quicktakes -- Police to file fraud case against CRB

Law admission streamlined with limit on college seats

Statescape

Russia goes ahead with deal

Click here for confusion

Iran may see moderate shift

Foreign-job gang busted

Pig-heart doctrine: Money matters most

Kabila keeps key leader out of cabinet

Residents take to the streets in Jabalpur; toll mounts to 43