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OSBC writes to govt for cancellation of licences of five beer companies
SABMiller, Carlsberg, United Breweries at the receiving end
 "OSBC writes to govt for cancellation of licences of five beer companies")
Odisha approves lease extension of 26 mines
Miners are required to execute lease deeds with the state government within a span of 90 days
 "Odisha approves lease extension of 26 mines")
Varun group registers 20% growth in turnover
In the current fiscal, the company is expecting 10-12% increase in the turnover, according to Prabhu Kishore, its chairman
Karnataka Milk Federation set to expand in TN, AP
Plans to set up parlours in Chennai and Hyderabad
 "Karnataka Milk Federation set to expand in TN, AP")
IMA to create organ donors' registry in Kerala
Around 300 people from various walks of life including doctors have already given their consent letters to join the registry
 "IMA to create organ donors' registry in Kerala")
Badanavalu Satyagraha gaining momentum
The satyagraha has attracted the likes of Medha Patkar and Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan
Wipro sees huge opportunities in new open source policy
Recently, the Union Ministry of Communications and IT have come up with a new policy that has made it mandatory for all government offices across the country to use open source software
 "Wipro sees huge opportunities in new open source policy")
Nightingales ties up with Medplus
Two firms join hands for home delivery of medicines
 "Nightingales ties up with Medplus")
BJP protests govt move to trifurcate BBMP
After failing to get Governor's assent for an ordinance on trifurcation of city civic body, a one-day session of Karnataka legislature has been convened on April 20, when government is likely to bring
 "BJP protests govt move to trifurcate BBMP")
NTPC launches single window system for procurement needs
The new system will create a win-win situation for both the vendors as well as company. the power producer says
 "NTPC launches single window system for procurement needs")
Telangana and AP govts want 85% power from upcoming NTPC projects in the two states
Company has proposed projects of 4,000-Mw capacity each in two states
 "Telangana and AP govts want 85% power from upcoming NTPC projects in the two states")
SC extends Jayalalithaa's bail till May 12 in DA case
She was sentenced to jail last year for an alleged case of corruption
 "SC extends Jayalalithaa's bail till May 12 in DA case")
HC warns of action against Maha chief secy for not following order
The government, last August, had sanctioned Rs 5.38 cr for providing toilets, water coolers and benches for litigants in the courts
 "HC warns of action against Maha chief secy for not following order")
Fadnavis to co-op banks: Facilitate loans to new entrepreneurs
Fadnavis was speaking at the AGM of Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Association here. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari was also present
 "Fadnavis to co-op banks: Facilitate loans to new entrepreneurs")
 "Cong spreading negative propaganda on land bill: Kirit Solanki")
TN expects Rs 1 lakh cr investments from global investors meet
The two-day meet will start from May 23
Aadhar Housing aims to quadruple disbursements in Gujarat in FY '16
According to Tripathi, while Gujarat currently contributes around 8-10%, the company plans to raise that to around 15% contribution to overall loan disbursement
 "Growth from emerging markets slows down for drug cos: Report")
Jiya Eco Products forays into eco-friendly stove for mass cooking
Company claims a 50% cut in operation costs as compared to commercial LPG cylinder
 "Jiya Eco Products forays into eco-friendly stove for mass cooking")
BeaconStream to raise $2 mn in Series-A funding
The proposed funds will be utilised to hire key sales team and grow the business, the CEO said
 "BeaconStream to raise $2 mn in Series-A funding")