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March 13, 2012 2:52 PM

LS discusses Motion of Thanks on Prez address

The Lok Sabha has taken up the discussion on the Motion of thanks on the President's address to the Joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament. Initiating the discussion Girija Vyas of the Congress said, terrorism is a major concern threatening the peaceful existence of society. She said laws sh...

March 13, 2012 2:39 PM

Centre proposes National Livestock Policy

The Centre proposes to formulate a National Livestock Policy to increase cattle population in the country. Under the policy, the States will be provided guidelines to implement specific programmes. This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr. Charandas Mahant in a written...

March 13, 2012 2:39 PM

Understanding Gender Equality report released

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Mamta Sharma today emphasized the need for better education to women for their empowerment. Addressing a function on International Women's Day in New Delhi, she urged the government for proper implementation of scheme for women at grass root leve...

March 13, 2012 2:34 PM

Krishna to unveil govt. approach on UNHRC lanka resolution: Pranab

The leader of the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee today informed the House that Centre is concerned about Tamilians living in Sri Lanka. He said Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has written two letters to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Ms. Jayalalitha and DMK leader, K. Karuna...

March 13, 2012 1:17 PM

Govt to aid seaweed farming

India has the potential to produce about one million tonnes of dry seaweed. This is the outcome of a study conducted by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, CMFRI. The government has agreed to provide financial aid for seaweed cultivation through the National Fisheries Development Board....

March 13, 2012 1:07 PM

Change perception towards minorities: Law Min.Khurshid

Government has said that there is a need for judicial reforms to go hand in hand with police reforms to ensure fair and speedy delivery of justice in cases related to the minorities in the country. Addressing the 2-day annual conference of the States Minorities Commissions in New Delhi today, Law an...

March 13, 2012 1:03 PM

Indigenous Co. to manufacture and sell cancer drug cutting price 90%

The Government has invoked a law which allows Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma to manufacture and sell cancer-treatment drug Nexavar at a cheaper rate. It will be about 90 per cent cheaper than charged by Bayer for its patented drug. The Pharma has been allowed to sell the drug at a price not exceeding ...

March 13, 2012 10:01 AM

India major foodgrain exporter: Commerce Min Sharma

Minister for Commerce and Textiles, Anand Sharma said that the country is emerging as a major exporter of foodgrains. Inaugurating the 27th edition of AAHAR-International Food and Hospitality Fair in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Sharma said that Basmati rice is the single largest export product in the ag...

March 13, 2012 9:28 AM

Global conference on women in agriculture begins in Delhi

A 3-day global conference on Women in Agriculture begins in New Delhi today. Addressing the media in New Delhi yesterday , the Direcor General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, S. Ayyappan said that researchers, policy makers, women farmers and other stakeholders will deliberate on the pre...

March 13, 2012 9:28 AM

Admn to gear up to serve people: Prez

President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has stressed that the administrative machinery should be geared up to serve the people with dedication. She was speaking at the Y B Chavan Centenary Celebrations at Gateway of India in Mumbai last evening. She emphasized that there is a need to reach the welfare me...

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