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August 3, 2012 6:00 PM

Rs 1800 crore allocated to states under NFSM

The Centre has allocated 1800 crore rupees to states under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) this year. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh recieved 277 crore rupees which is the maximum allocation under the mission, followed by Madhya Pradesh wh...

August 3, 2012 5:59 PM

Pawar assures central assistance to tackle Gujarat draught situation

Union Agricultural Minister Mr.Sharad Pawar has assured all possible central assistance to tackle the draught situation following deficient rain fall in Gujarat. Talking to media persons at Gandhinagar, after meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, his senior cabinet colleagues and senior...

August 3, 2012 4:52 PM

Deficient monsoon to pull down economic growth: Planning Commission

The Planning Commission has said that deficient monsoon is likely to pull down the economic growth in the current fiscal to about six per cent, from 6.5 per cent a year ago,Talking to reporters in New Delhi,Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia told that in case of 12th Five-Yea...

August 3, 2012 2:07 PM

Pawar meets Modi as possible drought situation looms

In Gujarat, a Central team headed by Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar held a meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, his senior Cabinet colleagues and other top officials of the state today. The team along with Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh is in Gujarat to review ...

August 3, 2012 1:55 PM

BMW hit-and-run case: Nanda gets relief

Sanjeev Nanda, convicted in the BMW hit-and-run case, today got a reprieve from the Supreme Court, which refused to enhance the quantum of punishment of two years already undergone by him. The apex court also directed him to pay a compensation of RS 50 lakh to the Centre that will be used for road a...

August 3, 2012 1:50 PM

El Nino to hit rains, drought on cards

The crucial southwest monsoon rains in the country will be deficient this year. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said this in an update to the Monsoon forecast on Thursday. Experts say this is the first indication of a drought-like situation after three years.IMD Director-General Laxman Sin...

August 3, 2012 12:55 PM

Pawar meets Modi as possible drought situations looms

In Gujarat, a Central team headed by Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar held a meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, his senior Cabinet colleagues and other top officials of the state today. The team along with Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh is in Gujarat to review ...

August 3, 2012 12:49 PM

Take action on tinted glasses in vehicles: SC

The Supreme Court today warned the Director Generals of Police and Commissioners of Police in all the states and union territories of contempt action if they fail to take action on use of tinted glasses in vehicles.A Bench of Justices BS Chauhan and Swatanter Kumar asked the police machinery in the ...

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