The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday reprimanded Gujarat minister for Agriculture Dilip Sanghani for violation of model code of conduct and has cautioned him to be careful in the future.

EC reprimands Guj minister for violation of model code of conduct

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The Karnataka government on Friday set a target to raise about Rs 100 crore from industries and corporates by May with the aim to expand the scope of the Yeshaswini health insurance scheme in the state.

State to raise Rs 100 cr for Yeshaswini insurance scheme

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Chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday said interest on farm loans would will be directly credited to banks by the state government with effect from the current kharif season.

AP to pay interest on farm loans directly to banks

The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed a Rs 7,585-crore Andhra Pradesh Rural Inclusive Growth Project (APRIGP) to the World Bank. The five-year project is aimed at making the state poverty-free by 2017. APRIGP is proposed to be funded to extent of Rs 750 crore by the World Bank and an equal amount by the state government. Additional funds of Rs 6,085 crore would be secured from other sources, including commercial banks, according to an official press release.

AP proposes Rs 7585 cr rural inclusive growth project to World Bank

With the world population all set to exceed 9 billion in less than 50 years, there will be increasingly greater demands on agriculture, according to Calestous Juma, an internationally-recognised authority in the application of science and technology to sustainable development worldwide.

'Expand agri toolkit to feed the world'

The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the district magistrate and superintendent of East Midnapore district to ensure security at two berths in Haldia Dock Complex of Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) for smooth functioning.

HC directs security for 2 berths at Haldia

Bihar government's ambitious Ganga Express-way project today suffered a major setback as none of the selected companies participated in the final bid. The State government has now ordered a review of this project.

Ganga Express-way project hits road block

Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday performed laid the foundation stone for the project to be implemented in Khandwa village of the Naya Raipur. The project that would come up with an estimated cost of Rs 230 crore is stipulated to be completed within two years.

Chhattisgarh to have biggest 'Jungle Safari'

A steely resolve to fight cancer ultimately saw NCP supremo Sharad Pawar emerging triumphant in his battle against the deadly disease, which had also caused turbulence in his political career.

Strong will power helped me beat cancer, says NCP chief Pawar

The state government is working on a policy to facilitate inter-university transfer of teachers. It will table a bill in the assembly session at the earliest. This was disclosed by minister for higher education C T Ravi in Dharwad at the weekend.

Inter-varsity transfer policy soon: minister

The inflow of foreign tourists has been very poor this year for the Mysore Dasara. In addition to that, there&rsquo;s been few visitors from Tamil Nadu. &ldquo;It is just the ordinary crowd. Not many foreign tourists, and very few from neighbouring states; they are mostly from Kerala,&rdquo; quipped a policeman at the Palace last evening.

Cauvery issue hits tourist flow during Mysore Dasara

Developed countries agreed to double funding to support efforts in developing states towards meeting the internationally-agreed biodiversity targets, and the main goals of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity (SPB) 2011-2020.
Developing countries also have agreed to increase funding in support of actions to halt the rate of loss of biodiversity at the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which ended here on

Developed countries to double funding for biodiversity

The state government has announced Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2012, envisaging generation of 1,000 Mw of solar power each year from 2013 to 2015, setting up of solar energy parks along with incentives for solar power producers and equipment manufacturers.

TN aims to generate 3000 Mw solar power

The Justice M B Shah Commission of enquiry will visit Odisha yet again from October 31-November 11 to continue its investigation into cases of large scale mining of iron ore and manganese without lawful authority.

Shah panel to visit state again

The Odisha government has come up with a payment mechanism for Grid Corporation of Odisha&rsquo;s (Gridco) Rs 1,000 crore bond to be issued shortly, on condition of giving its guarantee for the long-term loan paper.

Odisha lays down conditions to guarantee Rs 1,000 cr Gridco bond

As Maharashtra acted on Centre's directive to impose ban on issuing licenses to manufacture and sale of branded drugs from October 20, it is a matter of time for the same to happen in Gujarat.

Guj yet to implement Central order on branded drugs

In a bid to promote enabling environment for women entrepreneurs in various countries in Asia and the Pacific, United Nations (UN) ESCAP in partnership with Goldman Sachs has selected International Centre for Entrepreneurship &amp; Career Development (ICECD) to conduct a study on the same.

UN appoints ICECD for national level study on women entrepreneurship

Notices would be served on owners of all existing private resorts to close their operations since they harm forests and wildlife.

Private resorts in vicinity of sanctuaries to be shut

The Congress on monday demanded Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar drop Belgaum district incharge minister Umesh Katti from the Cabinet for his repeated demands for separate statehood for North Karnataka.

'Drop Katti for demanding statehood'

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda on Monday said the BJP leadership should put a stop to B S Yeddyurappa&rsquo;s constant threat to float a new party despite being a member of the party.

'Put a stop to BSY threat'

Iron ore transportation through trucks started on Monday at Gandhamardana mines belonging to Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), after a pause of nearly 14 months.

Truck transportation resumes at Gandhamardana mines

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