PAU to confer honorary degree on Tajikistan president
August 27th, 2012 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Ludhiana, Aug 27 (IANS) The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Sep 4 will confer the degree of 'Doctor of Science' (honoris causa) on Tajikistan President Emomalii Rahmon, a senior ... Read more...
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Groundwater contaminated, Punjab battles uranium curse (Punjab Newsletter)
July 13th, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 13 (IANS) The high incidence of cancer and other diseases in Punjab's Malwa belt has been highlighted over the last decade. Now, union Rural Development Minister Jairam ... Read more...
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Fighting for India’s ’seed freedom’
July 5th, 2012 - 11:59 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Stressing that seeds are "inseparable" from the culture and traditional knowledge of farmers, an NGO fighting to protect native seeds has criticized an Indian Council ... Read more...
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National Advisory Council gets two new members
June 29th, 2012 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Planning Commission member Mihir Shah and social activist Ashis Mondal have been inducted into the National Advisory Council (NAC) headed by UPA chairperson Sonia ... Read more...
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Not enough being done to tackle drought: Experts
June 28th, 2012 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) With several states reeling under a drought-like situation as they await the monsoon, experts have pointed out that not enough is being done to deal ... Read more...
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Rajya Sabha takes up drought situation
May 8th, 2012 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha Tuesday took up the issue of drought-like situation in several parts of the country, with opposition members demanding immediate action as ... Read more...
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Fertiliser use spikes greenhouse gas
April 3rd, 2012 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 3 (IANS) Increasing reliance on fertilisers has caused a dramatic spike in atmospheric nitrous oxide (N2O), a major greenhouse gas contributing to global climate change, says a new ... Read more...
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Zambia seeks India’s help for Green Revolution
March 19th, 2012 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Zambia Monday urged India to provide technical and financial support to help bring in a Green Revolution and ensure food security in the country."We can ... Read more...
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Plan outlay for agriculture up by 18 percent in budget (Lead)
March 16th, 2012 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Stating that agriculture will continue to be a priority sector for the government, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday said total plan outlay for ... Read more...
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Climate change to affect small farmers: ActionAid
February 28th, 2012 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) More than 80 percent small farmers, contributing to half of India's crop production, will be affected by climate change, which is impacting faster than predicted ... Read more...
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Food production up in eastern India
February 24th, 2012 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Production from foodgrain deficit eastern region of the country is estimated to be 1,032 tonnes, an increase of 11.9 percent over last year, due ... Read more...
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Schwarzenegger invokes Gandhi for green movement
February 2nd, 2012 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Former Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarzenegger Thursday invoked Mahatma Gandhi's non-violence movement as a perfect example to start a global green energy campaign to ... Read more...
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Decks cleared for Borlaug Institute in Bihar
February 1st, 2012 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Feb 1 (IANS) The Bihar government will provide 200 acres at a token Re.1 per acre on a 99-year lease for setting up a Borlaug Institute for agricultural research, ... Read more...
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Sheila Dikshit praises Modi, retracts
February 1st, 2012 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
Agra/New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Linking poll wins in states to good governance and development, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday named Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and ... Read more...
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India to help Ethiopia boost agricultural output
December 14th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, Dec 14 (IANS) A premier Indian agricultural research institute has tied up with an Ethiopian institute to help it increase the country's agricultural output.The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural ... Read more...
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Child poverty film wins short film award at IFFI
December 1st, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 1 (IANS) A short film about child poverty in India won the Golden Lamp Tree award, while a film on pesticides tragedies in India won the Special Environment ... Read more...
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Pass Right to Food Act, says Swaminathan
November 27th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Nov 27 (IANS) M.S. Swaminathan, the mentor of India's Green Revolution, Sunday called for an early passage of the Right to Food Act, saying it would be the ... Read more...
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Rwanda taps India for food security, investment
October 18th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Rwanda, a rising economy located at the crossroads of Central and East Africa, Tuesday pitched for greater trade with India and sought this country's expertise ... Read more...
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Punjab gets Borlaug institute of agriculture
October 2nd, 2011 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 2 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Sunday said that the central government's announcement to setting up the Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) at Ludhiana ... Read more...
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Patna emerging luxe centre in eastern India
September 12th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Guess where luxury brands like Biba, Sabhyata, Mufti and Bossini are headed? Bihar's capital Patna, which has undergone a major image change in the last ... Read more...
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Scientists give India strategic edge: Ashwani Kumar
August 12th, 2011 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Scientists provide the country its strategic parity with world powers and innovations define 21st century India, says Ashwani Kumar, minister of state for science and ... Read more...
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Punjab, Haryana stare at foodgrain wastage again, seek help
July 22nd, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 22 (IANS) Punjab and Haryana, which contribute 70 percent of the foodgrains in the national kitty, say the central government is not doing enough to lift the ... Read more...
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Punjab offers rebates for sugar mills in border areas
July 20th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 20 (IANS) Setting up integrated sugar complexes in border areas of Punjab will fetch a string of incentives for the investors, a minister announced here Wednesday."The Punjab government ... Read more...
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India pledges Myanmar $10 mn, donates 10 rice silos (Second Lead)
June 21st, 2011 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Nay Pyi Taw/Yangon, June 21 (IANS) India made its first official contact with the new civilian government in Myanmar Tuesday with visiting External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna pledging $10-million to ... Read more...
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Bengal’s seat of power set to turn green
May 13th, 2011 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) West Bengal's seat of power, the Writers' Buildings, initially wore a deserted look, but turned into a centre of celebration Friday as the news of a ... Read more...
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Fruits of growing Indian economy not being enjoyed by all: Mukherjee
April 8th, 2011 - 6:52 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): The fruits of growing prosperity of the economy are not being enjoyed equally by all citizens owing to gaps in our development efforts and governance practices, ... Read more...
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How we survived the ‘population bomb’
April 2nd, 2011 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 2 (ANI): A University of Michigan economist has explained how the world survived the population bomb.World population will reach 7 billion this year, prompting new concerns about whether the world ... Read more...
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Togo seeks India’s help in farming, poverty reduction
March 28th, 2011 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Terming India a strategic partner of African countries, Togoan Prime Minister Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo said Monday his West African country was keen to learn from ... Read more...
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Priority to more foodgrain production to curb inflation: Pranab
March 1st, 2011 - 1:41 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata/New Delhi, March 1(IANS) Pointing to the existence of a supply-demand gap in foodgrain which is causing prices of essentials to soar, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday said he has given ... Read more...
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States being consulted on food security bill: President
February 21st, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Monday said states were being consulted on the proposed food security bill as its success critically depends on their commitment to reforms in ... Read more...
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Soaring food prices to precipitate global hunger, riots
January 25th, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Soaring food prices over the next few decades will push millions of people into hunger worldwide, thanks to famine, mass migrations and riots, experts warn.The report by Foresight, ... Read more...
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Agriculture sector needs to improve to combat food inflation: CII Chairman
January 21st, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by ANI
By Pooja ShaliNew Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Chairman Rakesh Bharti Mittal has said that it is essential for the agriculture sector to move forward to combat food ... Read more...
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Pranab Mukherjee holds pre budget consultations with State Finance Ministers
January 19th, 2011 - 9:11 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday held discussions with the State Finance Ministers as part of his pre budget consultations, and asked them to play ... Read more...
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Indian puts food security at heart of Africa agenda
January 10th, 2011 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) With barely months to go before the second India-Africa Forum Summit, India Monday said the Indian model of 'green revolution' had an appeal for African countries across the ... Read more...
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Gujarat has 11 percent GDP growth rate: Modi
January 9th, 2011 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday his state's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate was 11 percent, which was more than of China, while the ... Read more...
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