Projects proposed by steel players who have signed MoUs (memorandum of understanding) with the Odisha government are set to go under the scanner soon.

Steel projects to go under scanner soon

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Ferry service between between Tuticorin and Colombo would resume after completing the new tendering process, according to shipping minster GK Vasan.

'Ferry service from Tuticorin-Colombo to resume after re-tendering'

With about 19 per cent share in the total foreign direct investment (FDI) proposed in 2011-12, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the second most favourite investment destination for overseas investors across India, according to The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).

AP garnered 19% share in  proposed FDIs last year

Odisha has emerged as the most favourite destination for overseas investors in the country, says a study conducted by the industry body, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).

Odisha most favoured state for overseas investors

The department of financial services under Union finance ministry has identified 789 habitations in 14 Naxal affected districts of Odisha covered under Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for establishment of ultra small branches (USBs).

Centre identifies 789 habitations for ultra small branches

The state government had cleared the dock for setting up an engineering park in Bhilai city of Chhattisgarh to house Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Chhattisgarh govt gives nod to engineering park

With over 11 per cent share in the total foreign direct investment (FDI) proposed in 2011-12, Gujarat has emerged as the third most favorite investment destination for overseas investors after Odisha Andhra Pradesh (AP) across India, according to Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

Guj 3rd most favourite destination for FDI, says Assocham study

Amid resistance by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Uttarakhand government has stated that sugar mill workers would not be retrenched under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode, which, it said, was the best viable option for modernising the ailing sector.

'Workers of sugar mills will not be retrenched'

Police had to resort to lathi charge when a swollen crowed turned impatient to collect the forms for cheap houses in front of Gujarat Housing Board (GHB) office here on Monday.

Desperate for cheap houses, people lathicharged

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The Punjab government has inked a Memorendum of Understanding (MoU) with GIZ India (the Indian subsidiary of Germany-based GIZ) for setting up four multi-skilled development centres at an investment of Rs 250 crore.

Punjab inks Rs 250-cr MoU with GIZ India

Uttar Pradesh has been ranked ahead of Bihar and Uttarakhand as the most favourite Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) destination in the country.

UP ranks ahead of Uttarakhand, Bihar in FDI proposals

Thousands of villagers from Navelim in Bicholim taluka of Goa on Monday observed a day-long bandh against Sesa Goa's metallurgical coke plant in the village, claiming that it is polluting their surroundings.

Goa villagers protest pollution by Sesa's metallurgy plant

Karnataka, that had sought Rs 11,600 crore assistance from the Centre for drought relief, is still waiting for the amount it asked.

Karnataka still awaits most of Rs 11,600 cr for drought

The department of agriculture, government of Karnataka, has launched a pilot programme to promote integrated farming in about 1,000 villages across the state.

Integrated farming pilot begins in 1,000 villages

The failure to implement the 74th Amendment to the Constitution, enacted in 1992, is directly responsible for the garbage mess in the city. That&rsquo;s the opinion of an expert on civic issues. The 74th Amendment sought to strengthen the urban local bodies.

Greens blame failure to act on time for garbage mess in city

Karnataka Tourism is looking to tap Bengali travellers by offering special packages during &lsquo;Durga Puja&rsquo; festival in October to increase its share in the domestic tourism market.

Karnataka looking to tap Bengali tourists during Durga puja

Bangalore is gearing up yet again to for the Bengaluru International Arts Festival (BIAF 2012), the fifth edition, to be held from August 31 to September 16. BIAF will showcase a wide variety of programmes encompassing 27 events at 10 venues across Bangalore.

Artistes from all over to enthrall city

The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday announced it was introducing contract farming and might inviting private investments for boosting its agriculture and horticulture sectors.

Uttarakhand to introduce contract farming

Shimla&rsquo;s famous Ridge developed cracks on Tuesday due to heavy rains over the past week.

Rains crack Shimla's Ridge

At least US $ 100 million (approximately Rs 550 crore ) worth of overseas investment is likely to be made in different infrastructure and residential projects in Gujarat.

Infrastructure, residential projects in Guj to get boost from overseas

With some of the major software companies already joining hands with the government, the proposed Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Tiruchirappalli district is looking at partnership with another three to four companies to start operations.

IIIT looks to partner more companies

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