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Congress, BJD oppose Centre's move on Polavaram project
Congress says it will ensure that the project is not built at the cost of the tribal population of undivided Koraput district
Food Security Act: Cong questions delay in implementation
Seeks clarification from Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik over the delay
CSR tax issue: MCC Chamber to send representation to Centre
They want to know whether there was any income tax benefit on expenditure incurred on corporate social responsibility
 "CSR tax issue: MCC Chamber to send representation to Centre")
Tax hike on bauxite export unnecessary, says FIMI
Says it will only lead to stacking of mineral in the country
 "Tax hike on bauxite export unnecessary, says FIMI")
Silicon Valley to invest $300 mn in Info-valley
Odisha is the first state in India to tie up with Silicon Valley
 "Silicon Valley to invest $300 mn in Info-valley")
Pact inked for $153 mn WB loan for Phailin recovery plan
The project is aimed at restoring and improving housing and public services in the impacted areas of Odisha
 "Pact inked for $153 mn WB loan for Phailin recovery plan")
Mysore textile park expected to generate 10,000 jobs
The government will provide either 40% or Rs 20 cr, whichever is minimum
BJP stages walkout on drought issue in Karnataka
Accuses the govt of not preparing any contingency plan
 "BJP stages walkout on drought issue in Karnataka")
Tamil Nadu reported 93 stoppage of works, 23 lock outs in 35 months
State administration claims all have been resolved after its interference
TN govt allocates Rs 3,100 crore for freebie schemes
The electronic products will be distributed at free of cost to the beneficiaries across the state
 "TN govt allocates Rs 3,100 crore for freebie schemes")
Tamil Nadu plans Rs 4,500-crore satellite township
State administration target slum free before 2023
Shell to get 26% equity in Kakinada LNG project
Cabinet decides to raise coal stocks 50 per cent to 209,000 tonne, to procure 2,000-Mw power
 "Shell to get 26% equity in Kakinada LNG project")
Polavaram area transfer: KCR unhappy over passage of Bill, bandh tomorrow
Says it is a clear violation of Article 3 of the Constitution
 "Polavaram area transfer: KCR unhappy over passage of Bill, bandh tomorrow")
Naidu keen to bring Google to AP
The proposal came up for discussion during a meeting of Google India managing director Rajan Anandan with Naidu
 "Naidu keen to bring Google to AP")
Weak monsoon slows down crop sowing in Punjab
Bhakra and Pong reservoirs have registered lesser water levels than in the corresponding period last year
 "Weak monsoon slows down crop sowing in Punjab")
Uttarakhand per capita income rises to Rs 1.03 lakh
According to figures released by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, the per capita income of the state was Rs 92,191 in 2012-13
 "Uttarakhand per capita income rises to Rs 1.03 lakh")
Tata Motors resumes Nano car production trials
The car rollouts will begin later this month
 "Tata Motors resumes Nano car production trials")