NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
The snowballing catastrophe in Japan continues to dominate the front pages. "Fearing the worst, countries and companies begun evacuation" - headlines the Times of India - adding that France is the first country to sound the alarm. "Thousands flee the shadow of nuclear devastation" - reports the Mail Today. The Hindu writes that over 300 Indians, primarily from Tokyo returned to India, late yesterday evening.
The Indian Express, quoting top officials of India's atomic energy establishment, writes that the crisis in Japan need not be an occasion for panic or alarm. Rather, it ought to be a trigger for further safety enhancements at all nuclear power stations.
The Asian Age writes that the CPI(M) leadership has acted decisively against Kerala Chief Minister V.S.Achuthanandan, denying him a party nomination in the crucial Assembly polls in the state. The Times of India says that the decision to keep the party's most popular face out, shows that the Communists have not been able to settle in - house squabbles.
And finally, HT Business informs us that companies and industrial houses may soon be required to present elaborate audit reports for their 'corporate social responsibility' and 'environment linked activities'. Their New Mantra : Turn Green, Turn Ethical.
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