TGSPDCL gears up to cope with rising demand for power
Hyderabad: The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) has taken appropriate measures to supply electricity to meet the increasing demand during the coming summer season....
Govt rules out rejig of 33 districts across TG
Hyderabad: The State government ruled out the reorganisation of the existing 33 districts in the State. “There is no proposal either to reduce or increase the number of districts,” Revenue and I...
Sri Lanka's ambitious governance and macro-linked bonds | Explained
Sri Lanka introduces innovative governance-linked and macro-linked bonds to incentivize economic growth and improve governance practices.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Amazon, Lycamobile, Revolut
Thousands of workers at Amazon are threatening to strike at the company after giving the company a deadline of 15 December to agree to begin negotiating a first contract with the union representing employees. The strike threats, which started in New York, have now spread to Chicago and Atlanta. They come during Amazon’s peak holiday season and after the company experienced record sales during its 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday events. – Guardian
Hollywood Bowl revenue rises, Bunzl flags adjusted operating profit growth
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 39 points lower on Tuesday, having closed down 0.46% on Monday at 8,262.05.
Zimbabwe fails to pay white farmers who had land expropriated
But reimbursed others who weren’t part of the deal.
242 Drinks Reformulated To Contain Less Sugar Under The Healthier Choice Logo Initiative
Drinks including Cola-Cola, Pepsi, Ribena, and Nescafé have been reformulated to contain less sugar.
Telangana Assembly| Government ready for debate on loans raised by after Congress government in last one year, says Bhatti Vikramarka  
State government willing to debate loans raised since December, refuting claims of excessive borrowing by previous administration.
Carlsberg's £3.3bn takeover of Britvic gets green light from competition watchdog
'We’re delighted to have received all necessary regulatory clearances and, subject to the satisfaction of the court, we look forward to completing the transaction in January 2025'
Actual Cost of Owning a Dubai Villa: Hidden Charges Every Indian Buyer Should Know
Discover the real price of purchasing a Dubai villa. A guide for Indian buyers on charges, upkeep, and hidden costs.
Tiruchi airport records marginal rise in international passenger traffic
The Tiruchi International Airport has seen a marginal rise in international passenger traffic in the last eight months of this financial year over the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. 
Martin Lewis spots 'problem' with new British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, Octopus rule
The BBC and ITV star spoke out after zero standing charge tariffs were announced by Ofgem, the regulator, last week.
Coimbatore airport sees rise in passenger movement in December
Coimbatore International Airport aims to increase flights to key destinations, urging airlines to consider new routes and services.
Jigawa govt completes 23 road projects – Official
He said some of the contractors slow the implementation of some of the projects due to inflation with a thought that the governor may not continue with the contractors
Farmers seek refund of money paid towards crop loans
Tamilaga Vivasayigal Sangam urges State government to refund crop loan money, establish Uzhavar Sandhai, and curb illegal practices.
BBMP looking for land for 250m high sky deck once more
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has yet again started looking for land for the  250-metre tall sky deck project as the state government is uninterested in giving the green signal to the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) land at Hemmigepura. 
Self-catering industry worth more than £30million a year to Dumfries and Galloway economy
A new report claims the short-term let industry helped support more than 1,000 jobs across the region last year.
PIF-owned Diriyah unveils SAR 758.5m contract to Chinese firm for global project - Mubasher Info
Riyadh – Mubasher: Diriyah Company, a unit of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the dynamic mixed-use developer behind the transformation of Diriyah, The City of Earth, has awarded a SAR 758.50 million ($202.20 million) contract to China Harbour Engineering Company, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company, to undertake bulk excavation works in Diriyah’s second phase.
Grandweld Shipyards becomes Middle East’s 1st shipbuilding firm using solar energy to meet sustainability requirements - Mubasher Info
UAE – Mubasher: Grandweld Shipyards, a leading fully integrated shipyard within the maritime and offshore industries, has become the first shipbuilding company in the Middle East to harness solar energy on a large scale to meet its energy requirements, according to a press release.
Terraced home goes viral as house hunters spot saucy bathroom message
Whatever you might make of the cheeky message inscribed on the bathtub of a two-bedroom home up for sale in Gateshead, it is not bringing up the rear when it comes to selling points.
Businesspersons from Kannur demand access for foreign airlines to airport
Protest in Delhi for Kannur airport POC status to allow international flights, challenging Indian airlines' monopoly.
Dunblane hotel staff receives specialist training on offering for deaf guests
The staff at Dunblane Hydro were trained by staff from the Forth Valley Sensory Centre.
Kildare County Council publish Curragh Plains Conservation Management Plan
In 2018 a vision document was commissioned by Kildare County Council arising from an action from the Curragh Forum, established in 2016 by the Department of Defence
New Tourism Policy of A.P. govt. eyeing investments of ₹25,000 crore in PPP mode
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh on Tuesday (December 17) said the government was willing to extend all possible help to private investors interested in development projects in the tourism sector.
After India trip, Dissanayake to visit China next month: Sri Lankan Foreign Minister
Sri Lankan President to visit China after India trip, seeking "win-win" ties with all countries, including U.S., Russia, and Cuba.
Mamata launches housing scheme for rural poor in Bengal
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launches "Banglar Bari" scheme to provide houses for rural poor, amid political funding issues.
WASPI women dealt fresh £3,150 blow as compensation decision made
It comes after the winter fuel payment was axed
A.P. Agriculture Minister asks officials to provide power subsidy to all aqua farmers
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister prioritizes electricity subsidies, fish seed distribution, fuel subsidies, and marine resource development for farmers and fishermen.
Businesses welcome foot traffic after Wynyard Crossing Bridge re-opening
Those on Auckland's waterfront say they are cautiously optimistic about Wynyard Crossing Bridge being operational again.
Tens of thousands of military homes are bought back by MoD...for £6BN
Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the Ministry of Defence will buy back more than 30,000 homes which were sold off by the government decades ago.
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