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Bhiwandi is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, with a population of over 600,000 people. It is an industrial city, northeast of Mumbai and its is famous for its textile mills. Manyo of the population work in manufacturing. Bhiwandi's industrial growth is a result of its proximity to Mumbai, which is only 48 km to the south. Bhiwandi is linked to Mumbai and other cities and towns by major highway and railroads. Many people travelling from Mumbai to Nashik or Mumbai to Ahamabad stop here enroute. Bhiwandi lies on the lowlands of the Konkan Coast or Karavali, which are the names given to a stretch of rugged and beautiful section of the western coastline of India stretching from Raigad to Mangalore. |
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Maoists call bandh in six states on Sep 13 and 14
Midnapore, Sep 4 : Maoist leader Kishen ji said the CPI(Maoist) has called for a 48-hour bandh in six states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and parts of Maharastra and Uttar Pradesh on September 13 and 14, protesting against the killing of Azad in a 'fake encounter'.
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93 million slumdwellers by next year
Despite the country's robust economic growth, around 93.06 million people will live in slums in cities by next year, an increase of around 23% since 2001 forced by a lack of space and means.
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Centre allocates funds to boost wheat production
The agriculture ministry has allocated around Rs 350 crore to nine states for implementing the action plan to increase wheat production under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM).
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India dreams of success with ?chateau mango?
LUCKNOW, INDIA - Researchers in northern India say they have developed a wine made from mangoes that they hope might one day compete with the traditional grape-based variety.
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Demand for CA Professionals increased: Governor
By Our Staff Reporter Bhopal, Aug 28: The 31st Regional Conference of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Bhopal began today in which nearly 750 delegates took part.
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