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Kochi-based startup launches portal for vaccination alerts

Once a parent registers on the website - www.alertable.in, she gets periodic SMS alerts on her mobile phone

Rubber park in Kollam district to be ready by 2015

The park is coming up on 52 acres of land provided by the state industries department with an estimated cost of Rs 16.25 crore

Locuz eyes 2% pie of cloud orchestration tools market in India

ClouTor, Cloud Integrator, will be run as a pilot at few major India firms

IPAB cancels trademark similar to Dhunseri tea

Observes examiners should take greater care in examination and acceptance

TalentSprint bets big on entry-level temp staffing in IT

Financial pressure, headcount restrictions is leading to increasing trend towards entry-level contract staffing globally

Aranmula airport gets environment clearance

Ministry rejected all objections raised by several organisations, people living in the vicinity of the proposed airport

Sell through GTAC to enjoy concessions: Assam govt

The Assam govt is visibly displeased at the loss of revenue despite the tea companies enjoying subsidies and incentives in the state

Answers to last week's quiz (#330)

An anonymous digital underworld

The Dark Web, as it is known, is everywhere and nowhere, and it's growing fast

Fare wars land airlines in a mess

Recent attempts to salvage the situation might not be enough thanks to the rise in jet fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee

Plan, Non-Plan spending at 34% in April-Sept

Out of the total Plan and Non-Plan provision of Rs 61,136.16 cr for the fiscal, the spending is Rs 20,672.89 cr till Sept-end

Soumyaranjan to float new political party

Sources said the leader intends to convert "Ama Odisha" organisation into a political party

Accenture mulls mobile governance apps for Odisha

Company executives met with top officials of the IT department recently to discuss the matter

Banks struggle to expand in unbanked, rural areas

The State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) had advised the banks to open at least 1000 branches in 2013-14

Vedanta commissions first ever red mud powder plant

Red mud slurry is obtained after alumina processing and is rich in iron, titanium, caustic soda. It can be used in various ways including production of building construction material

Crime branch seeks property confiscation of Saradha Group

This is the second such move in last one week

Prohibitory orders at Bhushan plant site for a month

The prohibitory orders will remain in force for one month

Minister threatens to quit ministry over Bhushan issue

State forest minister Bijayashree Routray says he won't hesitate to show his displeasure if strong action is not taken against company

Manpasand Beverages to invest over Rs 100 cr

In 2011, SAIF Partners India had invested $10 million in Manpasand Beverages for a minority stake

Consulting, e-commerce emerge top recruiters at IIM-A summer placements

The summer internship placement process for the PGP Batch of 2013-15 at IIM-A successfully completed on Nov 16