Date:27/01/2006 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/01/27/stories/2006012701890700.htm

Back `New Mangalore port placed sixth'

Our Bureau

Mangalore , Jan. 26

THE Chairman of the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT), Mr P. Tamilvanan, has said that the port has been placed in the sixth position among the major ports in the country.

He was speaking after unfurling the national flag at the Republic Day function at NMPT stadium here on Thursday.

He complimented the employees, labour unions, port users and service providers for their contributions in bringing the port to sixth position from the ninth position.

Speaking on developments in other sectors such as information technology, telecommunication and transport, he said India is placed among the 10 most developing countries in the world.

Mr Tamilvanan inspected a parade by the members of the Central Industrial Security Force and port fire service, and NCC cadets on the occasion.