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November 27, 2012 1:58 PM

MPs shoot missive to RS Chairman appealing for smooth functioning of Parl

As many as six nominated members of the Rajya Sabha have appealed to their elected colleagues in the two Houses of Parliament and all political parties to let the Parliament return to functioning smoothly.In a signed letter to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Mohammed Hamid Ansari, Mr. H.K. Dua, Ms....

November 27, 2012 1:52 PM

Central programme to promote organic Coconut cultivation in Lakshadweep

The Centre is implementing a programme to promote coconut cultivation in Lakshadweep based on organic manure. A Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme has also been introduced to protect coconut cultivators from natural calamities in Lakshadweep. Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar gave this inform...

November 27, 2012 1:51 PM

Centre sanctions 35 new outposts along India-China border

The Centre has sanctioned 35 new border outposts along the Indo-China border. They will be set up next year. Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandram stated this in the Lok Sabha today. He said the Centre has adopted a multi- pronged approach for effective domination on the borders to che...

November 27, 2012 1:48 PM

NSG modernisation at Rs 664cr tag : Govt

The National Security Guard, NSG, is being fully modernised at a cost of over 664 crore rupees. The all central armed police forces have also been included in the modernisation plan. They are to be provided with all requisite equipment to make them professionally efficient. The government gave this ...

November 27, 2012 1:37 PM

UPA allies meet to discuss FDI logjam

The meeting of the UPA alliance partners began in Parliament House this afternoon to break the logjam over Foreign Direct Investment, FDI in retail issue. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Agriculture Minister and NCP leader Sharad Pawar, Civil Aviat...

November 27, 2012 1:25 PM

Plan panel member urges private investment in cold chains citing food wastage

Planning Commission member Saumitra Chaudhuri today urged for greater private investment to improve the cold chain infrastructure in the country. Referring to the huge amount of wastage of perishable food items, including fruits, vegetables, milk, meat and fish, he said that there is a need to adopt...

November 27, 2012 1:14 PM

Proposed Bill on Micro-finance institutions will regulate sector:Fin Min

Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said that the proposed Bill on micro finance institutions will provide adequate legislative framework for development and regulation of the sector. Speaking at the Micro Finance India Summit in New Delhi today, Mr. Chidambaram hoped the Bill will be cleared by th...

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