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Manipur entrepreneurs tap potential of agro industries

Imphal, June 8 (ANI): Fifty four-year-old Thangjam Joykumar ventured into agro Industries by setting up a small food processing unit in Imphal East three years ago. He manufactures different foods and beverage items under the brand name 'Likla', which literally means 'dew drops'. The unit is a source of employment for local youth, as it employs around 200 local youth. Joykumar has received many awards, including the prestigious Governor's Trophy for best entrepreneur in 2011. Jun 8, 2014
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Corporate honchos discuss measures for economic growth with Finance Minister ahead of budget 2014

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): Top business tycoons discussed growth in manufacturing sector, creation of non farm jobs and employment centric policies with Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to boost economy, during the pre budget meet in New Delhi. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), President Sidharth Birla advocated measures to improve manufacturing sector for an overall economic growth. Chairman of the board, Videocon Industries Ltd, maker of electronics and home appliances, Venugopal Dhoot said that GST would usher in a new indirect tax regime which would subsume levies such as excise, service and local taxes. Chairman and Managing Director of Biocon Limited, a biotechnology company based in IT hub Bangalore, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw was hopeful that the new government would fulfill its commitment towards economic growth. Jun 7, 2014
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Youth in Tripura make use of bamboo to be self-employed

Tripura, June 07 (ANI): A group of unemployed youth launched Bamboo Enterprises United (BENU), a handicraft workshop and community facility centre, in Katlamara village in 2004. The aim was to be self employed by utilising the locally available Kanakaich variety of bamboo. The village was once a hotbed for militants and lacked proper employment and business opportunities for the youth. These young entrepreneurs provided training to rural artisans to create various bamboo items, including furniture More than 100 people are currently engaged with the project and supply bamboo products in the country and abroad. The Kanakaich variety of bamboo was earlier used only for making police batons. The furniture made of it is quite popular now. Jun 7, 2014
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Naga girl forays into wellness industry in North India

Chandigarh, June 07 (ANI): Hailing from Dimapur in Nagaland, Ating Newmai runs Seven Sister Spa and training academy in Panchkula near Chandigarh. She plans to open more such facilities in the Northeast and expand her business in the growing wellness sector. Ating came to Chandigarh after completing a course in beauty from an institute in Noida. She worked at many reputed spas before opening her own facility. Working in Haryana, she has never faced any discrimination and has been receiving a good response from her customers. She wants to train more youth from the northeast and provide them employment at her spas. Jun 7, 2014
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges PM to grant more funds and autonomy to MP

New Delhi, June 06 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant more funds and autonomy to the state to formulate their own schemes. Singh met Modi at his residence in New Delhi and offered him a shawl as a mark of respect. Both the leaders discussed amendments in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act (MGNREGA) for asset creation and more focus on irrigation projects. Reportedly, the Rural Development Ministry had planned to identify up to 1,000 blocks across the country where there are no banks or internet connectivity, so that wages under the rural job guarantee scheme can be disbursed in cash. Jun 6, 2014
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Grenades recovered while cleaning of pond in Ludhiana's village

Ludhiana, June 05 (ANI): Panic gripped Sidhwan Khurd village near Jagraon city on the Ludhiana-Ferozepur highway in Punjab with the recovery of 14 hand grenades and 33 cartridges of AK-47 rifles from a pond during cleaning operations. A police team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Jagraon city, Naveen Kumar, reached the spot, sealed the area and took the ammunition into its custody. He confirmed that 14 hand grenades and 33 cartridges of AK-47 rifle were found in the village pond. The ammunitions were recovered while some workers hired under the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) Scheme were cleaning the pond. Jun 5, 2014
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Lack of business opportunities in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, June 3: Life in Gilgit Baltistan remains in shambles due to non-availability of basic amenities. The common man is at the receiving end due to lack of employment opportunities. The administration fails to take steps for the welfare of the people. Jun 3, 2014
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Congress in Kashmir reviews performance after poll debacle

Srinagar, May 24 (ANI): Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir reviewed its performance after poll debacle in recently concluded general elections and said that it would focus more on employment and development. Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who was present at the review meeting in Srinagar said that it was time to accept flaws and introspect. Meanwhile, president of State Congress Committee in Jammu and Kashmir, Saifuddin Soz, said that the focus would be on development in the state. May 24, 2014
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Scorching heat of the plains drives tourists to cool Himachal hills

Shimla, May 22 (ANI): The scorching summer heat of the plains drives tourists to the cool chimes of Shimla, a picture perfect hill-station in Himachal Pradesh to enjoy a pleasant vacation, especially after the frenzy of the general elections. The travel and tourism industry of the state is riding on a wave of optimism, harbouring hopes of immense profits that the influx of large number of tourists is expected to rope in with the mercury dipping to three to four degree Celsius below normal. The tourism industry is highly essential for the region as it boosts the economy and provides employment to a large number of people which includes hoteliers, travel guides, taxi and auto drivers, restaurants, and shopkeepers. May 22, 2014
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India Inc's Reaction on Narendra Modi Victory: FICCI and ASSOCHAM Expect Bold Economic Reforms

India Inc has expressed happiness over the clear mandate given to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to form the government at the Centre, confiding that a stable government will pave the way for healthy economic growth by taking bold economic reforms. FICCI and ASSOCHAM are hopeful that Narendra Modi would bring about big changes to the country. May 16, 2014
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