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People across political spectrum seek creation of new districts in Uttarakhand
State Congress President Kishore Upadhyay said the chief minister had agreed to look into the demand for the creation of new districts
 "People across political spectrum seek creation of new districts in Uttarakhand")
Bapu's ideology in capitalist era a challenge and a necessity: Akhilesh Yadav
Says it needs to be overcome to strengthen the country
 "Bapu's ideology in capitalist era a challenge and a necessity: Akhilesh Yadav")
Odisha sends report to Centre on disaster resilient system
The project to cost Rs 999 cr will be implemented in Ganjam, the southern Odisha district worst hit by the Phailin cyclonic storm
More potato acreage needed to boost output: Experts
Experts suggest road maps to Odisha govt for attaining self-sufficiency in tuber production by 2017
 "More potato acreage needed to boost output: Experts")
Food Security Act: Odisha to digitise ration cards
The digitisation will initially be done at 211 centres in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation and Bhubaneswar block area
 "Food Security Act: Odisha to digitise ration cards")
Venkaiah Naidu asks real estate for 'out of box' ideas
Union minister Venkaiah Naidu has said the need for 'single window clearance' for real estate is being explored
 "Venkaiah Naidu asks real estate for 'out of box' ideas")
Jayalalitha supporters intensify protests
Fasts and demonstrations continued for the sixth consecutive day all over Tamil Nadu and special prayers were also held in places of worship
 "Jayalalitha supporters intensify protests")
Canada import bans on Apotex India, IPCA
Health Canada will continue to gather information on the situation at the three sites from trusted regulatory partners
'Develop domestic market for spices'
Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says it is important to develop this 'discreet and all pervasive' market first
 "'Develop domestic market for spices'")
Telangana's 'Bathukamma' festival to go global
Bathukamma, a prominent festival prior to Dussehra, is a historic celebration highlighting the importance of women in society
Kerala launches month-long cleanliness drive
Chief minister Oommen Chandy inaugurated the plastic removal drive in the state capital
 "Kerala launches month-long cleanliness drive")
GMR says SC order on coal blocks cancellation not to impact it
Company says a coal mine block known as 'Rampia' in Odisha also stands cancelled, where GMR Group is one among the six shareholders
Kids' channels grow up, but not the money
Programming for children is witnessing a surge in local content and viewership, but advertisers are still to take note
 "Kids' channels grow up, but not the money")
GMR Infrastructure not to rush into Rs 1,500-cr rights issue
Private placement or exiting select power plants may take centrestage
 "GMR Infrastructure not to rush into Rs 1,500-cr rights issue")
Newsmaker: Harish Manwani
The go-to-man hangs up his boots
 "Newsmaker: Harish Manwani")