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Bengal cabinet okays scheme to open up back-end retail to private players

Officials suggest an amendment to APMC act likely to be taken up soon to accommodate new scheme

Mamata's land purchase model invokes sense of dejà vu

Initially WBIDC was supposed to acquire land for project it later decided against it, and went for direct purchase

JSPL plans power expansion in Africa via Liberia

Company inked MoU with Liberian govt to set up 350-Mw power plant

UP eyes 2.5 mn tonnes paddy procurement in 2013-14

The rice procurement season would be effective for six months - from October 1 to March, 2014

Hexaware's order book may get a boost from Baring deal

Since P R Chandrasekar joined Hexaware as CEO in 2008, there has been a steady increase in the inflow of large deals

House prices tumble as buyers delay purchases

As stricter RBI guidelines, rising inventory and the slowing economy leave developers reeling, buyers are bargaining harder to strike a deal

WB govt requests HC for direction on compensation by GJM

The GJM-called bandh had started on July 29 and apart from relaxations on a few occasions, it has continued in the guise of movements like 'janta curfew' and 'ghar bhitri janta'

Hyundai car sales to remain 'flat' in NE this year

Company further feels the decision of SBI to raise salary limit for auto loans to Rs 6 lakh would "seriously" affect North-East's auto sector

Raman prefers old pitch for new political innings

Singh had himself confirmed that he would contest from Rajnandgaon only

JD(U) to decide on 2014 polls tie-up after October: Nitish

"We will discuss about any possible collation or alliance with anyone only after October," said Kumar

Due diligence to buy few stressed power plants: NTPC chairman

NTPC recently bagged four coal blocks, and with this it has about five billion tonnes

Law dept seeks details on Gridco plan to close cases against AES

In June this year, the state energy department had asked for opinion of the law department over Gridco's plan to settle decade-old legal battle with AES

Vigilance continues grilling of Gupta

The state vigilance had arrested Gupta on September 4, nearly a month after Keonjhar vigilance court declared him a fugitive

August cargo handling at PPT up by 21%

During the month, 2.42 mt cargo was exported and 3.49 mt was imported through the port

RKP Energy to set up 120 Mw power plant in Ganjam

The company officials have sought around 90 acres of land in the area for the establishment of 1X120 MW power plant

Accenture seeks info on skill development in Odisha

Global technology and consultancy firm will develop and commission five pilot mobile governance applications on specific areas identified by the state govt without any financial commitment from Odisha

Odisha Energy Min for recce of coal blocks before allocation request

Move follows Tentuloi coal block allocation fiasco

Punjab to host the next 'Global Summit on Agriculture'

Says summit would prove to be a milestone in setting up new parameters for the farmers to maximise their profits by adopting emerging farm practices on scientific lines

Himachal knocks PM's door for funds

The state is still awaiting funds after extremely heavy rains caused large-scale damage in tribal Kinnaur and Sirmaur districts

Sukhbir urges media for responsible reporting

Badal stressed that media is the fourth estate in the democracy and media should play a constructive role