MITHUN'S REAL-LIFE PROJECT TAKES WINGS
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The Monarch Group plans to enter into the civil aviation sector. The group which is promoted by film actor, Mr Mithun Chakraborty, has a presence in hospitality sector. The Monarch group proposes to enter the aviation sector through a partnership. It plans to set up Monarch Airlines which will offer feeder service and a helicopter service. The proposed diversification is expected to cost Rs30 crore. The feeder service will operate on Coimbatore- Bangalore, Coimbatore-Kochi and Coimbatore-Thiruvananthapuram routes. The group proposes to add more short haul routes in the future. Initially, the helicopter service will be available between Coimbatore-Ooty, Ooty-Mysore and Mysore-Bangalore. The group proposes to lease two helicopters. The group is yet secure the approval of the different authorities including the environment ministry for launching the helicopter services. (ag)(vr)
Publication Name: Economic Times
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0389
Year: 1999
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TNT, CARTOON NETWORK TO BECOME PAY CHANNELS
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Cartoon Network/TNT, being telecast by Turner Broadcasting Systems, is to become a pay channel by mid-1999. Cartoon Network/TNT is viewed in 6 million homes. To increase its viewership and ratings, Cartoon Network has started airing a 2- hour daily telecast in Hindi, called Toon Tamasha. This is being done to extend its reach in the Hindi-speaking areas of India. The TNT films channel, aired after the Cartoon Network from 9 in the night, is being re-packaged. (pn) (kvr)
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Cartoon Network/TNT, being telecast by Turner Broadcasting Systems, is to become a pay channel by mid-1999.
Publication Name: Economic Times
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0389
Year: 1999
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