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Three-day bus strike in WB threatens to disrupt life
A meeting between TMC All-India General Secretary Mukul Roy and the syndicate leaders yesterday could not find a solution to the issue
Gujarat by-elections to be litmus test for Anandiben Patel's leadership
Congress eyes revival after Modi's exit from state; has aggressively raked up issues of graft and inflation
 "Gujarat by-elections to be litmus test for Anandiben Patel's leadership")
JD(U)-RJD alliance for a purpose: Sharad
It is a 'long fight' against elements out to 'destroy' the secular fabrics of the country, the JD(U) president said
Indo-Bangladesh border trade comes as boon for land-locked Tripura
Being land-locked, Tripura was at a disadvantage compared to people in other states when it comes to availability of goods
 "Indo-Bangladesh border trade comes as boon for land-locked Tripura")
Naveen urges PM to upgrade rail infra for Nabakalebar
Stresses on augmenting capacity on Cuttack-Bhubaneswar-Khurda-Puri route and providing enhanced passenger amenities at Bhubaneswar and Puri stations
 "Naveen urges PM to upgrade rail infra for Nabakalebar")
Banks in Odisha fail to maintain CD ratio norm in 25 districts
As many as 25 out of 30 districts have a Credit-Deposit ratio less than RBI stipulated norm of 60%
 "Banks in Odisha fail to maintain CD ratio norm in 25 districts")
CBI searches houses of political leaders on 3rd day of raid
A separate case has been filed against him by the state administration for his involvement in sanction of Rs 37 cr loan to the sugar mill during his tenure as chairman of OSCB
Adani Group to kick off Dhamra port expansion soon
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, had acquired Dhamra Port Company Ltd for Rs 5,500 cr
 "Adani Group to kick off Dhamra port expansion soon")
Provision for exit makes projects more competitive: A Didar Singh
Interview with Secretary-General, Ficci
 "Provision for exit makes projects more competitive: A Didar Singh")
Renault plans 3 new models
Since launch in 2013, the company has sold over 100,000 units of Duster
 "Renault plans 3 new models")
My Eco Energy launches its bio-fuel brand 'Indizel' at Rs 64 per liter
Company will be engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, marketing and retailing of waste to bio-diesel, a non-petroleum based fuel
Persistent Systems bets big on start-up Hoopz
Hoopz is in the web discovery technology space and founded by Akash Surekha in 2011
 "Persistent Systems bets big on start-up Hoopz")
Odisha urges Centre to sanction two rail projects on cost sharing basis
With the projected RoR of Jeypore-Malkangiri link being 12 per cent, the state govt has agreed in principle to bear 25 per cent of the construction cost of the project
Paradip Port starts container service for seafood export
A vessel, Hansa Castella, loaded with100 tonnes of frozen seafood left for Vietnam on August 15
 "Paradip Port starts container service for seafood export")
CBI raids continue on 2nd day at AT group offices
BJD says raids on houses of party leaders not to affect image
 "CBI raids continue on 2nd day at AT group offices")
AP govt to give priority to farmers who repay loans
State seeks to encourage farmers to pay the banks first, then seek reimbursement from the govt
 "AP govt to give priority to farmers who repay loans")
Vizag port see 5% rise in cargo handling
During the first quarter, the port has handled 15.33 mn tonne of cargo
 "Vizag port see 5% rise in cargo handling")
No private Dasara Durbar this year in Mysore
The fact that there will be no private Durbar was made clear by District incharge Minister V Sreenivasa Prasad here
Unesco to promote Spice Route heritage tourism in a big way
The route used to connect 31 countries in Asia, Africa and Europe