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Levy exemptions for J&K floods
The notifications were issued on the 11th of this month, amid phased polling in the state and a little over three months after the floods
Cold wave in Gujarat aids in sowing of winter crops
Agriculture experts believe the present cold weather will prove beneficial for wheat and jeera
 "Cold wave in Gujarat aids in sowing of winter crops")
Groundnut oil price in Gujarat at two year's high
Less availability of crop for crushing results in reduced oil production and high price
 "Groundnut oil price in Gujarat at two year's high")
 "Jeera price up 38% in Dec on low acreage, strong export demand")
 "Farmers put cotton sales on hold on low return, weak demand")
Domestic market not showing revival, ceramic units look global
Ceramic industries face reduction in business because of slowdown in real estate sector
 "Domestic market not showing revival, ceramic units look global")
RMC sets up special zone for women to undertake business
The civic body has allotted Rs 2.5 million in the budget towards this exercise and will start allotting the money in the current calendar year
Taking India back to future
The government has provided a long-term vision, avoiding any "big-bang" reforms but the devil will be in the details of the implementation, say Business Standard experts while assessing the Budget for
 "Taking India back to future")
Odisha industry bodies hail Union Budget
The Budget proposals are quite positive to boost exports
Idco submits DPR for electronic cluster
The aggregate investment in the cluster is projected at Rs 979 crore, which includes investment by individual units in plant, machinery and park infrastructure
BJP trashes Naveen's claim of neglect of Odisha in Budget
BJD to organise protest rallies across state
Single Window clears two proposals worth Rs 101 cr
Himadri Chemicals and Industries Ltd has proposed to set up coal tar manufacturing unit at Kenghati in Sambalpur district with an investment of Rs 56.63 cr
Lack of equity infusion hurts NINL's expansion plan
NINL's steel plant has generated employment for 3,000 employees which includes 1500 direct jobs and indirect employment for 1,500 others
Swine flu claims one more life in WB, toll rises to eight
Three fresh cases have been reported in the state
 "Swine flu claims one more life in WB, toll rises to eight")
Gogoi for resolving conflict between man and nature
The Assam CM stresses the need to conserve wetlands, forests, hills and water bodies
 "Gogoi for resolving conflict between man and nature")
Paswan demands Nitish's apology for criticising Union Budget
Paswan asked the Bihar CM to see the difference in approach of the UPA and NDA towards development and welfare of the state
 "Paswan demands Nitish's apology for criticising Union Budget")
Budget reactions
Positive thrust on startups, but concerns persist
A new beginning for Trinamool Congress: Mukul Roy
Roy's comments come a day after he was removed from the post of all India general secretary of the party
 "A new beginning for Trinamool Congress: Mukul Roy")
Raw material shortage stalls Kochi metro works
DMRC authorities said the situation would have an adverse impact on the completion of the project
 "Raw material shortage stalls Kochi metro works")
CIL board gives nod to East Corridor Rail project
The project will see an investment of Rs 2,500 cr to facilitate movement of passengers as well as freight, primarily coal, from Chhattisgarh.
 "CIL board gives nod to East Corridor Rail project")