The government’s decision to allow 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) under the automatic route for white-label ATM companies is a welcome move but the business is a challenging one and needs cheap funds, said a top official of Financial Software and Systems Pvt. Ltd. (FSS). City-based payment technology leader FSS is also a brown-label […]
In Japanese restaurants, one is not taught to cook. A fresher has to “steal” the art and the recipe by keen observation, an expert Japanese chef said. “Outside the catering technology schools, expert cooks at Japanese restaurants do not teach the art of cooking delicious food. The experienced chefs would tell a beginner to learn […]
With focus on interactive and innovative products, every merchandise offered by the $24-billion Dutch healthcare and consumer electronics giant Royal Philips has a “Made in India” component, thanks to its two centres of excellence in the country, say top officials. “Bangalore for us is the focal point for both healthcare and consumer lifestyle businesses. Pune […]
Bihar will go for a five-phased election for its 243-member assembly between October 12 and November 5, with 6.68 crore people eligible to exercise their franchise, the Election Commission said on Wednesday. The counting of votes will take place on November 8. Announcing the dates for the crucial polls, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said […]
Minister for Primary Industries, Lands and Water Niall Blair said today’s passage of theBiosecurity Bill 2015 through the NSW Parliament signals a new era for preventing, managing and eradicating pests, weeds and diseases in NSW. The Biosecurity Bill 2015 provides this state with a modern, sophisticated piece of legislation that looks to the future […]
More than 3000 activities are expected to be held across the country this National Stroke Week. Activities range from awareness morning teas to displays and talks, personal and team challenges and health checks. Stroke Week is about raising awareness to prevent stroke in Australia. With community support we will shine a spotlight on stroke to […]
Sydney Metro Northwest has marked one year of tunnelling on Australia’s biggest public transport project with another major milestone – the first of the project’s four tunnel boring machines arrived at Castle Hill today. TBM1 Elizabeth started digging from Bella Vista on September 8 last year and today broke through into the site of […]
Minister for Corrections David Elliott and Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) Commissioner Peter Severin today announced a new crackdown on contraband mobile phones in prisons, including new detection equipment and the expansion of phone jamming. By the end of this year, all maximum and medium security prisons will have a full body scanner capable of […]
Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant has announced a significant step towards establishing a vibrant State Cultural Institution in Sydney’s west, with the shortlisting of two potential sites for Parramatta’s new Powerhouse Museum. The two sites being considered are: Parramatta Golf Course Riverside (Old David Jones car park) Mr […]
A safety audit for Harris Park will be undertaken by Parramatta City Council and NSW Police from the Parramatta Local Area Command, following a meeting with Geoff Lee MP, Member for Parramatta, Cr Scott Lloyd, Lord Mayor, Parramatta City Council and Superintendent Wayne Cox, Commander, NSW Police Parramatta LAC. Following community concerns about recent incidents […]