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A slew of steps to boost jute sector

Various steps have been taken, including allowing use of land of closed mills, create jobs and provide housing for jute mill workers

OMC initiates steps to scrap bauxite mining JV with Sterlite, Hindalco

The companies have been asked to reply why JVs with them would not be scrapped as they have not achieved progress as per the agreement

Odisha nixes JV project with Rio Tinto

The government has also decided not to alienate any mine in favour of the JV

Saradha, Rose Valley illicitly raised Rs 12,740 cr: government

Assam tea industry demands reduction in green leaf cess

The green leaf cess was increased with effect from January 1, 2010 from 32 paise and 29 paise to 40 paise and 35 paise per kg of green leaf, respectively

ED to attach Saradha properties worth Rs 500 crore

These properties, held in the name of Saradha group chief Sudipto Sen, are large pieces of land at Bishnupur in Malda (including an orchard)

Rishikesh-Karanprayag rail project cost might touch Rs 15,000 crore

The heavy cost is due to large number of tunnels which need to be built for the project

Entire Oppn is against new land Bill, says Mulayam

The Samajwadi Party chief says the government should have evolved a consensus before its introduction

Factories discharging effluents into Yamuna asked to shift

Sixty-seven small factories which are discharging hazardous acids have been asked to shift by March 31

Badal announces incentives for allied farm sectors

The beneficiaries of allied farming sector will have to pay power rate of Rs 4.57 a unit from the coming cycle, against the existing Rs 7.75 a unit

Malwa region in Punjab attracting solar power developers

Out of the total 215 MW to be commissioned in the state by private solar power producers in the current fiscal, around 207 MW would be operational in Malwa region alone

Panaya shows Infy's drive to move up the value chain

The $200-million acquisition of the California company has been done primarily to free Infosys employees from the drudgery of doing repetitive tasks

12 more deaths due to swine flu in Gujarat, toll mounts to 231

State govt claims that 2,158 persons have been cured out of total cases at 3,527

Tax imposed on technical textiles; reduced on ATF, imitation jewellery, isabgul in Gujarat

State govt has decided to impose 5% VAT on technical textile, The levy is estimated to increase state's tax revenue by Rs 80 cr

Three killed, 1 hurt in explosion at pharma unit

The blast occurred late last night at Shiv Pharmachem Ltd's plant in Luna village where acids and various other chemicals are manufactured

Low tur production may jack up price: JAU study

The study states that tur is likely to be priced between Rs 5,200 - Rs 5,700 per quintal in March

Vizag port cargo handling up

During last fiscal April-January period, the port handled 47.8 million tonne cargo, whereas this year, it increased to 48.3 mt

Cochin port to engage consultant for ICTT

A core committee will also be constituted, which will study and evolve a strategic plan for diversion of more containers through the ICTT

Kerala extends last date to submit Vizhinjam port bids

The proposed port project is to come up near the world- famous Kovalam beach and is expected to be completed in three phases, with the first phase to be ready in 2019

Progress Software opens Pacific Incubator in Hyderabad

The 23-seater incubator can take up to five early-stage start-ups