With a growth of 8.9%, the state stands slightly ahead of the national literacy growth rate of 8.2%

86% of Assam population live in rural areas

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Discusses overall development in Bihar and progress of those schemes being sponsored by the international lender

World Bank team calls on Nitish Kumar

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The agency conducted raids in several places in Ranchi and Jamshedpur and seized documents

CBI continues raids in horse trading case in Jharkhand

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The by-election will be a test case for Mamata government's popularity and for Congress and CPI(M) to gauge their standing in West Bengal prior to 2014 general election

Howrah Lok Sabha bypoll in shadow of Saradha scam

The West Bengal State Election Commission would issue notification for the three-tier panchayat election in the state tomorrow, State Election Commissioner Mira Pandey today said.The notification will set in motion the poll process from May 29. 	Once SEC issues the notification, district magistrates will follow suit in their regions on the basis of the schedule for the poll to be held on July 2, 6 and 9, Pandey told PTI.Earlier during the day, SEC officials held a meeting to review final arrangements for the poll.The poll panel had held a series of meetings in this regard with law enforcing authorities and political parties in the past few days.Last week, Pandey had discussed requirement of security forces and arrangement for the polls as per its discussion with the state government, with Governor M K Narayanan. 	"However, we are yet to receive any reply regarding the deployment pattern of security forces or security arrangements during nomination process," she said.The SEC had earlier

West Bengal panchayat poll notification today: Mira Pandey

The port operation was stopped since 2010 for its upgradation to an all weather port

Gopalpur port starts commercial operation

Farmers are miffed over K'taka Industrial Areas Development Board allegedly handing over land acquired from them for the expansion of airport to to non-govt firm

Farmers protest de-notification of land for airport

About 62% of metropolitans in the high-income-group bracket buy organic, an increase of 95% in the last five years

Consumption of organic products on the rise: Assocham study

The Karnataka government is contemplating providing sub-prime loans or loans at a low rate of interest to Stree-Shakti self-help groups

Karnataka govt mulls cheaper loans for self-help groups

The funds released by Karnataka govt for the revival of Mysore Sugar Company

JD-S demands CBI probe into MySugar funds misuse

Traders are worried the heat conditions could damage the jaggery during transport

Soaring heat hits jaggery trade at Anakapalli

The two Cabinet members names figured in charge sheet by CBI, which is probing YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case

Andhra Governor accepts resignations of ministers

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma promises to approve the third National Investment and Manufacturing Zone for the state

Andhra may get third manufacturing zone

The travelling costs ranges from $100-500 a day; the cruise offers everything from food to entertainment including shopping and sporting activities

Cruising along Indian shores on Mariner of the Seas

The alleged bookie was arrested along with cash and gold worth Rs 1.54 cr and charged with accepting bets on IPL matches

Court grants bail to bookie in IPL betting case

Real estate arm of Mahindra Group is keen to set up integrated business city thereMahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, the real estate and infrastructure arm of the Mahindra Group, is keen to set up an integrated business city at Dholera, and is awaiting land from the state government for the project. The company has recently approached the state government to set the ball rolling, claimed sources.For the Mahindra World City (MWC) project, the company had signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in 2011.According to the MoU, the plan was to set up an integrated business city in the lines of the MWC over 3,000 acres at Dholera special investment region for an investment of around Rs 2,000 crore.Anita Arjundas, managing director & CEO, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd (MLDL), said, "We signed an MoU in Vibrant Gujarat two or three years back for a MWC in Dholera special investment region of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. We are aw

Mahindra awaits land from govt for World City at Dholera

Says the attack proves failure of intelligence apparatus of both Central and Chhattisgarh governments

Blame Centre for Maoist attack: Samajwadi Party

The govt to float a special purpose vehicle and look for a private partner for the park

Uttarakhand seeks pvt partner for textile park

Says he is ready for an independent agency probe into the matter; rules out tendering resignation

Punjab education minister says ready for probe in books scam

Will built 217 high-end apartments spread across 20 acres with a view of Mussoorie hills

Max India arm launches apartments for the aged

Cong demands Naveen's resignation, BJD says demand unjustified

Political heat soars over chit fund scam

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