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September 12, 2012 8:19 PM

Pawar: Exports of country's agriculture produce touches record level of $37 bn

Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar today said that adequate water availability is must for enhancing farm productivity in the country. Addressing a National Conclave on Micro Irrigation in New Delhi, Mr Pawar said that after visiting the drought affected states the ministry felt the urgency of develo...

September 12, 2012 8:14 PM

Security beefed up at all US missions in India

Security at the US Embassy in Delhi and four of its Consulates across India, is being tightened following killing of a top American diplomat in Libya and a protest at its mission in neighbouring Egypt. Talking to reporters in New Delhi this evening, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said that the ce...

September 12, 2012 6:40 PM

Centre to suspend environment clearances to 93 Goan mines

Union Minister for Environment and Forests, Ms. Jayanthi Natarajan today said, her Ministry will suspend environmental clearances given to all the 93 mines in Goa. She said, the notification to this effect will be issued shortly.Addressing a press conference at Panaji in Goa, Ms.Natarajan said, the ...

September 12, 2012 6:36 PM

Karnataka CM’s appeal for peace over Cauvery issue

Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today appealed to the farmers and other organisations in the Cauvery basin area to withdraw their protest and maintain peace as the government was committed to safeguard the interests of the State. He said, next round of meeting of floor leaders and MPs from...

September 12, 2012 6:25 PM

First Air India B787 Dreamliner launched in Delhi

The Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh today launched the first Air India B787 Dreamliner at a function at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi. The fuel efficient aircraft consumes 15 per cent less fuel compared to Airbus 330 and emits less Carbon, thereby causing less pollution. A ...

September 12, 2012 6:24 PM

Security stepped up in all US missions in India

The government has directed stepping up of security in all US missions in the country. The direction by the Home Ministry is believed to have been issued following the killing of US Ambassador to Libya and three other embassy staff there.

September 12, 2012 5:23 PM

India & Canada working on civil nuclear deals of 2010

India today said that Canada could be its true partner for achieving food and energy security. Addressing a joint press conference in New Delhi today following delegation level talks, the visiting Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird and External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said that oil and gas ar...

September 12, 2012 1:58 PM

India: Canada could be true partner for achieving food, energy security

India today said that Canada could be its true partner for achieving food and energy security. Addressing a joint press conference in New Delhi today following a delegation level talks, the visiting Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird and External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, said that oil and gas...

September 12, 2012 1:58 PM

Situation returning to normal in Assam

In Assam, day curfew has been relaxed in Dhubri district today. Official sources say town curfew has been relaxed at Dhubri town for eight hours from nine to five hours while in rest of the areas of Dhubri and Bilasipara it is from 6am to 6pm. People have resumed to normal works in the district. Arm...

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