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Four mega steel plants for Chhattisgarh
During the meeting, Singh hinted that a major portion of steel produced in the UMSP should be utilised for development of infrastructure within the state
More drugs under DPCO can increase reliance on MNCs: IPA
Says such a move is sure to kill small and medium pharma manufacturer in the long run
 "More drugs under DPCO can increase reliance on MNCs: IPA")
Private bus operators call 3-day strike from Aug 20
The Mamata Banerjee government had agreed on a Rs 1 hike in bus fares in November 2012, but turned down pleas from bus operators for a further revision
Potato flakes processing unit in West Bengal uncertain
The ministry had decided to set by special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for executing the proposals of mega steel plants
Honeywell sets up its third facility in Pune
This is the company's seventh manufacturing facility in the country
Poultry body denies excessive use of antibiotics
The Poultry Federation and the National Egg Coordination have refuted claims that chicken and poultry products contain high antibiotic residue
Banks to ensure minimum remuneration to BCs
Over 220,000 BCs had been appointed by banks after the RBI pushed this as a cost-effective way of extending banking services to the unbanked villages
Mahindra's affordable housing project in Chennai
Spread over 13 acres, it would offer one and two BHK apartments with sizes ranging from 396 sft to 677 sft, and could accommodate more than 1,200 families
 "Mahindra's affordable housing project in Chennai")
Germany eyes 1.5 mn Indian tourists by 2020: GNTO
Indians on an average spend around 2,400 euros a week during their stay in Germany
 "Germany eyes 1.5 mn Indian tourists by 2020: GNTO")
Modi govt in Gujarat favoured Adani for Mundra port, alleges Cong
Vaghela made the allegations citing a CAG report tabled in the state assembly last month
 "Modi govt in Gujarat favoured Adani for Mundra port, alleges Cong")
Lanco Industries to expand its product range
To add smaller dia ductile iron pipes (SDP) to its existing range of products
 "Lanco Industries to expand its product range")
AP for online clearance of investment proposals
The software is being designed by Deloitte
 "AP for online clearance of investment proposals")
Amara Raja net up 8% annually
Net sales increased by 16% to Rs 1,025 crore from Rs 887 crore in the same period
 "Amara Raja net up 8% annually")
Common service centres begin sale of insurance products
Insurance products have been exclusively designed to sell on CSC platform
 "Common service centres begin sale of insurance products")
City Union Bank net profit up 10%
The bank is planning to up its FII limit in the wake of increased interest from these investors
 "City Union Bank net profit up 10%")
Eamcet admissions in Andhra from tomorrow
However, those seeking entry in Telangana state colleges would have to wait for a few more days
First Solar to set up solar project in Telangana
This will be the American company's first project in India
 "First Solar to set up solar project in Telangana")
High flood looms on Mahanadi, collectors alerted
Collectors have also been asked to deploy Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force and NDRF teams for evacuation
Odisha moots merger of BDA, CDA, PKDA
Single development authority may curb irregular land allotments
CEC hearing on mining rule violation begins
Shah panel report finds big miners like Tata Steel, Essel Mining operating in eco-sensitive zone
 "CEC hearing on mining rule violation begins")