Molasses export ban stays, UP abolishes toll tax

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday decided to continue ban on the export of molasses outside the state for the second year in succession. Approving the molasses policy for 2009-10, the Cabinet took the decision considering the possible shortage of molasses.

Metro up to Anand Vihar by Dec

After missing its deadline on the Noida Corridor, the Delhi Metro is racing against time to inaugurate its Anand Vihar line as per schedule by the end of next month, which will benefit thousands of people in east Delhi and neighbouring UP

Sugarcane growers not be affected in Haryana, says Hooda

Sugarcane growers in Haryana will not be affected by Centre’s decision to set a nation-wide base price for sugarcane as the state government has already announced the highest price of sugarcane, chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said.

Haryana’s PPP policy to focus on infra, agri

The Haryana government will soon come out with a policy on public private partnership model so as to promote and facilitate implementation of projects in various sectors like infrastructure and agriculture.

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Solar water heating system programme is getting popularity in Haryana. During 2008-09, the state has witnessed the highest ever installation of solar water heating systems of over 2 lakh litre capacity

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The government agencies and private millers procured more than 138.59 lakh metric tonnes of paddy till Wednesday evening as compared to 130.80 lakh metric tonnes up to November 18,2008 in Punjab.

Despite crisis, Haryana software exports rise

Haryana has become a front runner in the country in terms of software exports as with exports of software goods worth Rs 21,000 crore during 2008-09 while the total export of the state was of Rs 35,000 crore.

Punjab develops cold feet over border proximity, loses N-plant to Haryana

Punjab, which has been dilly dallying at a proposal by the Centre to set up a nuclear plant citing reasons like close proximity to the border with Pakistan, has finally lost it to Haryana.

Baddi industries opt for power generation to boost production

Industrialists in Baddi, Barotiwala and Nalagarh region have been successful in saving power and cut down production losses by adopting a unique model of power generation in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board.

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Israel and Himachal Pradesh on Thursday agreed to strengthen economic and bilateral ties through technology cooperation and cultural exchange programmes.

Punjab fixes stock limit for rice, pulses

With a view to control the rising of prices and menace of stock holding, the Punjab government has fixed the maximum quantity of rice, pulses and edible Oils including hydrogenated vegetable oils.

NMDC, SAIL ink MoU to develop limestone unit in Himachal

Mining major, National Mineral Development Corporation, and steel maker, Steel Authority of India Limited on Thursday signed an Memorandum of Understanding to develop a limestone project at Arki in Himachal Pradesh.

Maya asks officials to ensure power to farmers

With a view to ensure sowing of rabi crops, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati has asked the electricity department to provide regular power supply for at least ten hours per day....

Badal meets Harper, eyes tech tie-up in agri, power

Punjab deputy chief minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday met Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada to explore the possibility of transfer of technical know-how from...

Units in Punjab steel hub pin hopes on demand pick-up

Steel units in Mandi Gobindgarh, steel hub of Punjab, expect demand to pick up considering a surge in construction activity in the roads, railways and housing sectors but they have..

Punjab amends paddy policy

In a move to facilitate smooth lifting of paddy from the mandis, the Punjab government has amended the provisions of paddy procurement policy to enhance the eligibility quota of the rice mills by 500 MT of paddy per mill.

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Godrej Properties, the real estate arm of Godrej group of business, is planning to invest close to Rs 200 crore in its first project in North to be developed in Chandigarh.

Haryana reviews oil depot safety

Haryana chief secretary, Urvashi Gulati met the executives of various oil companies situated in Haryana to review the safety and security aspects of their oil depots.

Ludhiana’s hosiery cos stare at flat growth

Winters are good for the hosiery industry but the drop in mercury across north India hasn't really cheered the industrialists in Ludhiana. The hosiery industry of the city is not much optimistic about hot business this year, and is anticipating a season of flat growth.

Haryana’s green sops make cos vie for solar panel deals

Inorder to avail the benefits of generating power through renewable sources, many corporates have come forward to install rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in Haryana.

Snowfall in HP: Lahaul, Spiti piles foodgrain

With the intense coldwaves and snowfall indicating a harsh winter ahead, the state administration has distributed foodgrains and other essentials for next six months to the.....

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Molasses export ban stays, UP abolishes toll tax

Metro up to Anand Vihar by Dec

Sugarcane growers not be affected in Haryana, says Hooda

Haryana’s PPP policy to focus on infra, agri

In Brief

In Brief

Despite crisis, Haryana software exports rise

Punjab develops cold feet over border proximity, loses N-plant to Haryana

Baddi industries opt for power generation to boost production

In Brief

Punjab fixes stock limit for rice, pulses

NMDC, SAIL ink MoU to develop limestone unit in Himachal

Maya asks officials to ensure power to farmers

Badal meets Harper, eyes tech tie-up in agri, power

Units in Punjab steel hub pin hopes on demand pick-up

Punjab amends paddy policy

In Brief

Haryana reviews oil depot safety

Ludhiana’s hosiery cos stare at flat growth

Haryana’s green sops make cos vie for solar panel deals

Snowfall in HP: Lahaul, Spiti piles foodgrain