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ULB polls witness 68% voter turnout

There was an overall voter turnout of 68% in the polls though the figure for the Naxal infested areas was lower at 60%

Two-day Bengal bus strike evokes lukewarm response

Both state transport and private buses operated normally

Centre lifts environment moratorium for new industry in Haldia and Asansol

The moratorium had been imposed by the Union Environment and Forest ministry when it was headed by Jairam Ramesh and the Left Front was in power in Bengal

Gurung wants students to play active role in statehood stir

All students in the Darjeeling hills and Dooars would go to Delhi to press for formation of a separate state, says Gurung

Odisha PSUs under CBI lens for coal blocks development

CBI is investigating if rules were followed in awarding mine development contracts

After riots, CM seeks public money for aircraft, job sop

CM presents supplementary spending list for Rs 7,100 cr, about 55% non-Plan

Bonds recover

Simplilearn raises $10 mn

Funding to allow the company diversify, expand its course catalogue to add more categories

Apollo Hospitals' holding company to sell 7% to KKR

Proceeds of money will be utilised to pay portion of debt and for other 'new things'

PE fund managers shift base for global opportunities

Shift of top-level fund managers from Indian offices to their Asian offices at Singapore and Hong Kong and other global offices has been witnessed

TaxiForSure.com to raise $10 mn by Jan

Online taxi aggregator plans to raise around $10 mn to launch overseas operations

Sebi's opt-out clause in new rules may hit angel funds

Operational issues, lack of clarity on implementation could play spoilsport

Mindtree preps to shed mid-size tag

The company has narrowed its focus, restructured its business, and has identified potential leaders who will steer it to the next level

Videocon scrambles to stay in contention

The late entrant in the telecom market, which recently switched off operations in three circles, is struggling against odds to acquire customers faster than rivals

Adhir hints at fare hike of Kolkata Metro

Decision to be taken in this regard by the Railway Ministry, adds the minister

Naxal violence disrupts production in NMDC plant

Incident badly disrupts production of country's largest iron ore producer and exporters

Polling for 66 urban local bodies today

Results crucial for all parties ahead of assembly polls in 2014

Wipro says it is committed to Odisha project

Odisha to rope in private partners to develop NW-5

Chief secretary to convene a meeting with interested parties

Power task force clears Rs 3,106 cr gas based project

Tata Power gets nod for site change