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Punjab banks on bio-mass energy
The govt has approached the IIT Ropar to develop a technology for the usage of paddy straw to generate power or ethanol
Special force to curb illegal mining in UP proposed
The department wants own sleuths to crack down on illegal mining activities, just like transport and excise department have their personnel for such tasks
 "Special force to curb illegal mining in UP proposed")
Mahyco Seeds buys Arcadia's technology to develop NUE rice
Rice lines incorporating NUE technology showed double-digit increase in key plant performance and yield measures
 "Mahyco Seeds buys Arcadia's technology to develop NUE rice")
After Telangana, demand for Vidarbha gains momentum
Staunch protagonists of Vidarbha state have started pushing for the cause once again
 "After Telangana, demand for Vidarbha gains momentum")
Single Window clears projects worth Rs 1,921 cr
Concor gets nod for logistics park
Uliburu mining scam accused sent to judicial custody
The government counsel has prayed before the court not to grant bail to Mohanty
Centre ignoring Odisha claim on coal blocks: Minister
Demands coal block for OPGC
Odisha revenue collection up 10% in April-June
Mining and land revenue decelerate
 "Odisha revenue collection up 10% in April-June")
Centre seeks clarification on Posco's PL application
Ministry has asked Odisha to clarify various aspects including concerns about environment
 "Centre seeks clarification on Posco's PL application")
AAI team to visit state soon for airstrip development
Earlier, chief minister Naveen Patnaik had urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation to to take up feasibility studies for developing the existing state owned airstrips
 "AAI team to visit state soon for airstrip development")
Farmers demand return of land bought for KVK power project
KVK Nilachal Power plans to set up 1400 Mw coal-based power project at Athagarh in two phases with Rs 5,000 crore investment
 "Farmers demand return of land bought for KVK power project")
MEA is undergoing change, says Khurshid
'External Affairs ministry is undergoing a change because of the requirements that Indian diplomats may have to fulfill' he said at a Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI)
 "MEA is undergoing change, says Khurshid")
Chodavaram sugar mill witnesses poor activity
For the cane crushing season that ended recently, it received around 470,000 tonne cane from farmers
 "Chodavaram sugar mill witnesses poor activity")
Janalakshmi Fin to raise Rs 300 cr through PE
The company, floated by social entrepreneur Ramesh Ramanathan, has so far raised a total of around Rs 250 cr
TN against allocation of Kudankulam power to Kerala
The plant's two reactors has a capacity to generate 2,000 Mw
 "TN against allocation of Kudankulam power to Kerala")
Gati Infra sets up Rs 1,118-crore hydro power project in Sikkim
Project, built at a cost of Rs 1,118 crore, will harness water flow from Rangpo, Rongli rivers
British Airways to fly daily from Hyderabad to London
As part of its expansion here, it plans to meet the growing demand by pitching in daily service from Hyderabad to London from October 27
 "British Airways to fly daily from Hyderabad to London")
Lender Processing Services to hire 300 more for Hyd centre
The Florida-based company, which has a revenue run rate of close to $2 billion, had entered India with the acquisition of LendingSpace's facility in Hyderabad for an undisclosed sum in 2012
City Union Bank to raise Rs 700 cr
Bank's total capital requirement, to clock additional Rs 30,000 crore business by 2016-17, is around Rs 3,000 crore
 "City Union Bank to raise Rs 700 cr")