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Want to increase employment opportunities in MP: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Global Investors Meet on Saturday said that to increase employment opportunities in the state Madhya Pradesh has to move from basic farming to agricultural business. He further said that investors have been coming in the state and through Global Investors Meet; the state has been able to come in contact with the investors from all over the world. He added that food processing and horticulture are the two main sectors which require investment. Sep 20, 2014
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Narendra Singh Tomar donates Rs 15 crore to PM National Relief Fund

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): The Minister for Mines, Steel, Labour and Employment, Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday handed over cheques worth Rs 15 crore to PM Narendra Modi for the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. The amount has been donated by Public Sector Undertakings from the Steel and Mining sectors. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Steel and Mines, Vishnudeo Sai, and senior officials were also present on the occasion. Sep 16, 2014
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Jammu and Kashmir finance minister meets PM Modi over steps to overcome flood impact in state

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed over steps to overcome the impact of flood situation in the state. Rather said that he requested the prime minister to declare it as a national disaster and give relaxation to the policies for fast relief of people. He said that he has asked PM to look at the issues like housing, employment, essential products and restoration of public buildings among many others to overcome the loss to the state. He also asked PM to provide special rehabilitation package for housing. Further, the state finance minister said that Modi assured of all help possible by the central government. Sep 13, 2014
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Congress condemns NDA's 'objection to giving constitutional rights to LGBT community'

New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): Taking strong exception to the NDA Government reportedly moving the Supreme Court on the issue of reservation pertaining to the LGBT community, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday said that all gay, lesbian and bisexual persons do not come under the transgender category. The central government had also raised objections over the reservation facilities granted to the third gender in employment and education under the title of backward class. The Supreme Court had in a landmark judgment in April this year recognized transgenders as the third gender in this country. Sep 11, 2014
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Jewellery exhibition in Kashmir draws enthusiasts

Srinagar, Aug 30 (ANI): The department of handicraft and tourism along with a manufacturing jewellery and gem stone company organised a jewellery exhibition in Jammu and Kashmir to attract locals as well as tourists. Artists and craftsmen from different states of the country took part in the exhibition, which was organised at Nigeen Club in Srinagar. The exhibitors said Indian jewellery was famous everywhere and such events give a boost to tourism industry and also generate employment. Different varieties of jewellery pieces like necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc were being sold at reasonable prices. Aug 30, 2014