Maharashtra to snap Span Aviation links
The Maharashtra government has decided to sever links with the Pune-based Span Aviation for conducting operations in the state due to "poor performance and lack of availability of aircraft."

Major power projects in limbo over escrow norm
Major power projects across the country are facing an uncertain future as financial institutions have made it clear that they will not extend finance to those projects that fall outside the limited escrow capacities of respective state electricity boards.

Experts suggest CNG, LPG as alternative fuels for vehicles
Technical experts have suggested use of compressed natural gas (CNG), propane (LPG) and alcohol blends as alternative fuels for automobiles. They have also estimated that apart from these fuels being less hazardous, they are environment friendly, help in reducing the levels of pollutant emissions and are cost effective.

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