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Odisha state Budget size may exceed Rs 90,000 cr
In the next fiscal, Odisha is likely to get an additional central assistance of Rs 6,000 cr as per the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission
Odisha to seek iron ore lease for Posco citing global commitment
A provision of lease grant on auction basis has been introduced in the newly-introduced MMDR Amendment Ordinance 2015
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TVS Motors to launch two bikes in 2015-16 fiscal
The new launches include Victor and a high-power premium bike, according to the company
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Fishermen oppose Meenakumari report
Fishing community of Kerala said implementation of the commission's recommendations would adversely affect their livelihood and lead to their displacement
Liberty footwear ties up with Disney for launching Avenger animation series
Company feels that tie-up would generate confidence amongst customers and help the brand in the longer run
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Kellton Tech eyes $100 mn revenue, to raise $25 mn by next fiscal
The firm plans to acquire at least two firms of $10 million each in both the US and India
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NMDC reduces iron ore prices; Q3 net up 1.6%
In the last 10 months, the company's production and sale of iron ore stood at 25.68 and 23.23 million tonnes respectively
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Double digit growth necessary: Former RBI Governor Subbarao
Says 4-5% inflation is good for the Indian conditions
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Karnataka has taken steps to reduce power cuts: minister
Shivakumar said situation is difficult till June but would be managed and steps, including ensuring efficient working of power generation units, have been taken in this regard
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Centre releases Rs 28 cr for Mysuru textile cluster
According to Mysuru-Kodagu Member of Parliament Pratap Simha, land has been identified for the proposed cluster at Srirampura, on the outskirts of the city
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Encroachment clearance drive in Dharwad, Hubballi to resume soon
Senior government official Manivannan will supervise the campaign in Dharwad and Hubballi
Smart factories to drive new age manufacturing: Frost & Sullivan
The new era smart factories are now no longer cost centres and have evolved into profit centres
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Akhilesh to woo NRIs, PIOs for investment
About 100 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the event
Poll process completion to propel BJP's membership drive
The party's membership drive across the country started on November 1, 2014 and would conclude on March 31
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Violence mars SUCI programme in Kolkata
The situation turned violent as SUCI workers tried to break a police barricade soon after their meeting, in support of their 18-point demands, was over
World Bank raps Himachal government over roads work delay
Around 675 km of road is to be constructed. And, 2,000 km are to be periodically repaired in the state
Odisha to send views soon on Draft Rules on Mining Ordinance
The state government will submit its views to the Union mines ministry by February 15
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Uttarakhand notifies policy on small hydel units
The state has an estimated potential of 3,000 megawatts (Mw), largely untapped as far as micro and mini hydel projects are concerned. Only 170 Mw of small hydro projects have been installed.
Posco will have to bid for iron ore mines
Posco has previously been promised Khandadhar mine by Odisha govt for mega steel plant but the actual allocation never happened due to delays in regulatory nods