Kerala govt departments shell lakhs for PR agencies, shun state-run PRD

Kerala govt departments shell lakhs for PR agencies, shun state-run PRD

Many government departments and affiliated firms in Kerala are hiring private PR agencies on annual contracts, sidelining the state-run Public Relations Department. Despite assurances from the Chief Minister that the state relies solely on the PRD for news dissemination, various departments are engaging private PR agencies through non-transparent processes, bypassing tender requirements. Key departments like…

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Oil giant Shell posts small drop in third-quarter profit to  billion, beating expectations

Oil giant Shell posts small drop in third-quarter profit to $6 billion, beating expectations

British oil giant Shell reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter profit, attributing it to a drop in crude prices and lower refining margins. The company’s adjusted earnings for the period were $6 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. The firm’s shares have fallen around 3% year-to-date. Shell warned of a decline in refining profit margins and lower trading results for…

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