Page 105 - Odisha
Congress demands President's rule in Odisha
Citing the 'dictatorial attitude' of the ruling Biju Janata Dal in the state assembly.
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Odisha's iron ore output touches 80 mt, highest in 10 years
Production witnessed a spurt of nearly 50% as the state govt passed swift orders for reopening of many iron ore mines.
 "Odisha's iron ore output touches 80 mt, highest in 10 years")
CAG flays Odisha for parking govt money in personal accounts
There were 856 personal account holders with a closing balance of Rs 1,146 crore operating as personal accounts.
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Odisha stresses on Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs
To ensure industrial development and generation of employment in the state.
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Fresh norms on stacking to cool iron ore prices in Odisha
Brings a much needed dose of relief to the stressed steel makers & end use industries like pellet plants.
Odisha targets one lakh acre land bank creation by June
Aiming to ease the prolonged process of land acquisition for industries.
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Steel units resent move to hike freight costs
Any rise in transportation rates would make iron ore dearer for the steel units.
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OCPL to invest Rs 1500 cr on coal blocks development
Total reserve of the coal blocks is 531 million tonne.
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Odisha lists 12 mineral blocks for auctions
All these blocks are at G3 level & survey work is underway for upgrading them to the G2 level to make them eligible for auctions.
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Odisha Traders' Associations call-off strike
Odisha traders stopped import of essential food items from other states to protest against imposition of VAT
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Odisha clears Rs 47,569 cr investments in FY16
It aims to re-position itself as an investor friendly state.
 "Odisha clears Rs 47,569 cr investments in FY16")
Drought shock dims Odisha's growth: Economic Survey
The real growth rate of the state economy has been projected at a limping 6.1% in 2015-16
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Odisha Cabinet approves amendment in FRBM Act
The decision would give an additional leeway to the state government to go for higher borrowing for meeting its rising capex
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Odisha faces industry body flak for going slow on business ease
The industry chamber suggested the state government that there is enough scope for further simplifying the application format to two pages
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Odisha agri Budget to focus on reducing farmers' vulnerability: Naveen Patnaik
The focus of the agriculture Budget, 2016-17, would be on increasing the area under irrigation
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Odisha revised dividend payment norms for PSUs
The state govt has decided that a state PSU would pay an annual dividend of 30%.
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BJD to step up demand for special category state status
The party is set to step up the demand for special category state status and package to Odisha
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Banks in Odisha clock 63% of credit target by Dec
The achievement for the agriculture and allied sectors (direct) is Rs 15,698 cr, which is 60% of the credit target of Rs 26,226 cr for the current financial year
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Odisha wants special package to offset loss for central schemes
Centre has discontinued support for 8 schemes, due to which state will suffer Rs 1,854 cr loss
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