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February 1, 2010 10:26 AM

Cross border infiltration likely to increase: Antony

Defence Minister, A .K Antony has said that although the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir is much better, there are concerted attempt from across the borders to increase infiltration. <br/><br/>Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi on Sunday, Mr...

February 1, 2010 9:53 AM

Final decision on Bt Brinjal after 10th Feb : Ramesh

Environment and Forests Minister, Jairam Ramesh has said that a final decision on introduction of BT Brinjal for commercial cultivation will be taken by the 10th of this month. <br/><br/>The Minister said, the final decision will be taken after taking into consideration all shade...

February 1, 2010 9:28 AM

PM to open Conference of Chief Secretaries of states today

Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate a Conference of Chief Secretaries of states in New Delhi on Monday. The two-day conference is being organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. It will be first ...

February 1, 2010 8:50 AM

Food prices to ease in wake of rising imports: Pawar

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar says, the price situation will ease in the coming days with good prospects of rabi crop coupled with increasing availability of sugar and pulses from abroad. He also said, India being an agriculture dependent economy, farmers should get proper prices. Seeking to tak...

January 31, 2010 8:46 PM

Law Minister advocates enactment of separate law to deal with cyber crimes

Law Minister M Veerpan Moily today advocated enactment of separate laws and creation of a specialized agency to deal with the menace of cyber crimes. He said, amending the existing IT Act will not solve the problem. Launching the Cyber Law Enforcement Programme and National Consultation Meeting in t...

January 31, 2010 8:44 PM

Decision about BT Brinjal after deliberating all aspects: Jairam

Union Minister State for Environment for Forest, Jairam Ramesh said a final decision on whether BT Brinjal would be allowed for commercial cultivation will be taken after examining all shades of opinion. Holding a public hearing at the Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture in Hyderabad ...

January 31, 2010 8:05 PM

5th National Tribal Craft Expo 2010 ‘ AADISHILP is inaugurated

The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Mr. Kantilal Bhuria today inaugurated 5th National Tribal Craft Expo 2010 - AADISHILP in New Delhi today. The objective of the Expo is to provide a platform for tribal artisans to showcase their rich and ethnic art and craft. A weeklong exhibition has been organized b...

January 31, 2010 8:04 PM

CRPF DG talks about action against naxals as he takes charge

Government says it has an operation plan against the Naxals. After taking charge today in New Delhi as director general of the CRPF, Mr. Vikram Srivastava said the force is rising to meet the challenges. AIR correspondent reports that a 1973-batch IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, Mr. Srivasta...

January 31, 2010 7:58 PM

NSA in talks with SL for Tamil resettlement

National Security Advisor Mr Shivshankar Menon has said that New Delhi is continuing to engage with Colombo on resettlement of internally displaced Tamils and devolution of powers that would satisfy all sections of its people. He was speaking to newsmen after a meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister...

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