Etisalat gets DoT notice

New Delhi, June 25: The department of telecom has issued a showcause notice to Etisalat DB for closing down operations in violation of licence conditions. Etisalat’s licences were cancelled by the apex court in February 2 but are valid till September 7. “Its network stopped working even before the court order from January 19. This is against licence conditions,” a DoT official said.

AI strike

New Delhi, June 25: Terming the hunger strike by Air India pilots as illegal, civil aviation minister Ajit Singh today urged them to return to work immediately. He indicated that the pilots would have to report back to duty unconditionally.

Sterlite merger

Mumbai, June 25: The proposed merger between Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries today moved a step ahead with both the Vedanta group firms’ shareholders favouring the resolution.

Wheat export

Mumbai, June 25: Food minister K.V. Thomas today said the proposal to export 2 million tonnes of wheat from the central pool could be discussed in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

Tax kiosks

New Delhi, June 25: The income tax department has decided to set up special kiosks in residential areas for facilitating taxpayer-related services in view of the upcoming tax returns filing season.