In Brief

Dual sim handsets

Nokia users may have to wait a bit more for its dual sim handsets to hit the market as the mobile communication giant is still in a wait and watch mode to venture into this segment. "We are still assessing the dual sim market as many fundamental changes are happening in the telecom sector. With tariffs dipping and number portability to be implemented soon we are contemplating manufacturing dual sim handsets," Chandan Dang, regional general manager, north Nokia India told FE.

Pension benefits

The Uttar Pradesh government has fixed minimum age for people availing benefit of pension for freedom fighters. "Any person applying for the pension should had been of at least 15 years of age at the time of participating in the freedom struggle," principal secretary home said. He said that the applicant would be required to present evidence for age verification. "Till now there was no criteria of age limit under this pension scheme," the principal secretary said.

NCR road repair

The roads will be repaired and strengthened in National Capital Region in a phased manner besides this all the roads in the state would be carpeted and sufficient funds would be made available for upgradation and construction of roads in the state. This was stated by Member of Parliament, Rohtak, Deepender Singh Hooda He assured that the dearth of money would not come in the way in executing various developmental works in the state.

Nikon dealer network

Nikon plans to widen its distributor base by adding 400 more dealers to its network. The company which at present has 800 dealers across India plans to take the number to 1,200 by March 2010. This was shared by Hiroshi Takashina, division general manager, Imaging Division Nikon India. Nikon has revamped its distribution strategy recently. We have shifted from a National distribution network to region specific distribution hubs to ensure our discerning customers get enhanced services from the company.

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