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Termed as 'regular size filter cigarettes,' the cheap brands come mostly with a length of 70 mm or less, and are believed to be manufactured by a host of small manufacturing units across the country. These cheap regular size filter cigarettes, which are available at prices of Rs 10 for a pack of 10, are pushing non-filter brands made by big popular companies to the verge of extinction.
John Leighfield, chairman (global group), RM plc, said, "We will have to take a concrete decision after weighing all options. The education scene in the country faces a major financial resources crunch and incorporating RM's educational software and services might not be a viable proposition for many schools in India only due to this." However, the company is keen on servicing clients in the country's education segment with time.
Eyeing a foothold overseas with a focus on services for medical value travellers, Thiruvananthapuram-based Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences is working on a five-year plan to develop centres in international destinations.
The All Kerala Distributors' Association has raised a strong protest with leading fast moving consumer goods companies for bypassing them and selling their products directly to large retail stores.
The traders' community in Thiruvananthapuram district has stepped up fight against the entry of big retail players into the state.
The Smart City project near Kochi is finally on track and, if all goes well, it should change the face of Kerala.
Right now, animation is seeing a total boom here, and that is also the reason why I am here. Five years from now, perhaps India will become a major hub of animation if we just focus on the industry.
In its efforts to upgrade itself as the largest IT hub in Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram-based US Technology has charted a mega expansion plan by building a 16-lakh sft campus adjacent to the Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram.
In a bid to capitalise on the new found interest of leisure travellers from India for China, Thiruvananthapuram-based destination management firm Great India Tour Company has lined up special tour packages to China.
UFO plans to provide a wide distribution channel to the Kerala film industry in a cost-effective manner.
Close on the heels of mega corporates and other financial sector players heading for India, Hong Kong-based Planet Yoga has firmed up plans to set up shop in the country.
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