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Why states don't like the mining ordinance
Several states, including Odisha, are critical of many of the provisions in the mining ordinance
 "Why states don't like the mining ordinance")
Gas leak causes fire accident on Kakinada-Baruch trunk line
High flames of up to 30 metres were seen initially. However, there was no injury or loss of life
 "Gas leak causes fire accident on Kakinada-Baruch trunk line")
HAL's copter undergoes cold weather trials
Light Combat Helicopter is of 5.5 tonne class, powered by two Shakti engines and inherits many technical features of the Advanced Light Helicopter
 "HAL's copter undergoes cold weather trials")
Bengaluru airport to get its first perishable cargo facility
Air India joint venture to set up 60k sq ft centre at Kempegowda International Airport
 "Bengaluru airport to get its first perishable cargo facility")
Himachal Pradesh records wettest day in March
The day records 57.5 mm of precipitation, against the normal 2.8 mm, which is 1,950 per cent higher
 "Himachal Pradesh records wettest day in March")
10-20% yield loss in wheat crop likely due to heavy rains: Experts
Heavy rains on Monday continued to lash most parts of Punjab and Haryana
 "10-20% yield loss in wheat crop likely due to heavy rains: Experts")
Inclement weather affects normal life in Uttarakhand
For the first time in many years, the state is witnessing heavy rains in March
Can a convicted stock trader start a new life?
Roomy Khan, a key witness against Raj Rajaratnam, is struggling to find a new identity
 "Can a convicted stock trader start a new life?")
Punjab to focus on skill development; announces 3 centres
Multi-skill development centres would also be established in six cities
 "Punjab to focus on skill development; announces 3 centres")
CAG finds irregularities of Rs 41 cr in APDCL
CAG pointed out that there were irregularities in the management of distribution franchise agreement of APDCL
CM claims credit for improving amenities for Kolkatans
The state govt has asked the State Election Commissioner to hold KMC election on April 18, and to 93 municipalities across the state on April 25
Budget pro-rich, pro-corporate: Tarun Gogoi
On the budget announcement to set up All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Assam, Gogoi said the announcement was to "hoodwink" the people of Assam
 "Budget pro-rich, pro-corporate: Tarun Gogoi")
Budget reaction: Punjab rubber sector not fully happy
Since Rubber industry has domestic capacity, the industry seeks increasing duty on import of finished rubber products
 "Budget reaction: Punjab rubber sector not fully happy")
Chhattisgarh to enhance its power transmission capacity
The Governor said the Chhattisgarh Government had given top priority to the schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "Chhattisgarh to enhance its power transmission capacity")
Financial package to Bengal a bunkum: Mamata
The deduction of about Rs 28,000 cr every year towards debt taken by the previous government has been increasing
 "Financial package to Bengal a bunkum: Mamata")
Budget no cheer for handloom weavers
The federation has demanded increase in subsidy of yarn from 10% at present to 20% and establishment of raw material banks in each district, particularly those with high concentration of weavers
Kerala creates 533 startups in 1,000 days
Kochi Startup Village entreprenuers generate a total 2,889 jobs by the end of 2014 calendar year
NSCL suspends cane crushing on fund crunch
Company seeks govt intervention to keep it afloat
Odisha seeks central assistance for Concor project
The project, with financial outlay of Rs 95.40 cr, is coming up on 28.31 acres of land