NRI goes missing

Tanveer Pal Singh Oberoi, an NRI, is missing from Gokarna since Monday. A resident of Canada, he had arrived here in January.

Best Company is a global full-service credit ratingorganization dedicated to serving the financial and health care serviceindustries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and health caresystem providers. For more information, visit A.M Best Co.AnalystsWayne Kaminski, 908-439-2200, ext. (See below for a detailed listing of all ratings.) The outlook change is based on the loss of the TRICARE contract; the contractcomprised 17.5% of Health Net`s total 2008 revenue. Pre-tax earnings have beenin the range of $130-$195 million over the past three years, and 3.0 millionmilitary-based members in 23 states and the District of Columbia will betransitioned out.

The earnings from the government contracts segment have been asource of rating strength for Health Net, and the loss of the TRICARE contractand economic pressures in the marketplace may present challenges to the companyin replacing the TRICARE earnings in 2010, following the current option period.That option period will end on March 31, 2010. and its $400 million 6.375%of senior unsecured notes due 2017 have been affirmed. The outlook for all theabove ratings has been revised to negative from stable A.M. Best also has affirmed the FSRs of B+ (Good) and ICRs of "bbb-" of HealthNet`s remaining subsidiaries, Health Net of Connecticut, Inc., Health Net of NewJersey, Inc., Health Net of New York, Inc., Health Net Insurance of New York,Inc and Health Net of Arizona, Inc The outlook for these ratings remainsnegative. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of B+ (Good) andissuer credit ratings (ICR) of "bbb-" of Health Net of California, Inc., HealthNet Life Insurance Company and Health Net Health Plan of Oregon. Additionally,the ICR and debt rating of "bb-"on Health Net, Inc. OLDWICK, N.J.--(Business Wire)--A.M Best Co.

The tourism initiatives in this plan layout a framework for branding Canada as a tourism destination of choicefor domestic and international visitors.Contacts:Office of the Honourable Tony ClementMinister of IndustryLaryssa WalerA/Press Secretary613-995-9001Industry CanadaMedia Relations613-943-2502Copyright 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.-0-. Applicants will also be subject to monitoring and independentaudits for the funds received.The economic impact of the tourism industry is significant, representing2 percent of Canada's gross domestic product, over 662 900 jobs in allregions across the country and $20 billion in government revenues.Canada's Economic Action Plan is intended to stimulate the economy andinvest in our long-term growth. Anindependent study examining the economic impact of the funding is alsorequired. All interestedapplicants for the MTEP must demonstrate how their event will contributeto the objectives of the program to help events deliver enhancedworld-class programs and experiences, thereby increasing or sustainingthe number of tourists from within and outside Canada.

If funding isprovided, all applicants will be required to provide annual auditedfinancial statements for the years in which funding is received and thetwo years following the completion of the proposed project. Events must be well-established and have a tradition ofprogramming excellence.The Government of Canada recognizes that tourism is an important driverof economic activity in all regions of Canada and that further expansionof Canada's tourism industry can increase tourism export revenues andprovide stimulus to the economy at a critical time.The program requirements are strict and targeted. Support for theseevents contributes to Canada's visitor economy by sustaining orincreasing the level of tourism and tourism-related spending thatbenefits hotels, restaurants and a variety of small and medium-sizedbusinesses.As a result, the Marquee Tourism Events Program (MTEP) will providefunding to support annually recurring, world-class events that generatesignificant levels of tourism and that aim to attract a significantamount of international media attention to Canada as a tourismdestination. These programsprovide measures to support Canada's economy, stimulate the growth oftourism and contribute to the development of Canada's visitor economyover the long term. They include the following:- $150 million over two years for national parks and historic sites; and- $40 million over two years to the Canadian Tourism Commission fordomestic and international marketing.For more information, please visit the Marquee Tourism Events Programwebsite or the Canada's Economic Action Plan website.BACKGROUNDERThe Marquee Tourism Events Program (MTEP)Canada's Economic Action Plan provides $100 million in funding over twoyears for marquee tourism events that draw a significant number oftourists to Canada.Marquee tourism events provide significant cultural, sporting andrecreational opportunities for Canadians and attract national andinternational audiences to all parts of the country.