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September 17, 2011 1:58 PM

Several political parties demand rollback of petrol price

Several political parties including the BJP and the Left parties and UPA Allies the Trinamool Congress and DMK have demanded a roll back of the hike in petrol prices saying that it would hit the common man hard.The BJP spokesman Shahnawaz Hussain said in New Delhi that the hike will further increase...

September 17, 2011 1:22 PM

Govt to monitor wheat, non-basmati rice exports each fortnight

The government today said that it will monitor the exports of wheat and non-basmati rice every fortnight in order to keep a tab on the quantity. Talking to reporters, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Harish Rawat said that considering the sensitivity of these food it...

September 17, 2011 12:55 PM

Govt asks FCI to create 15 MT additional storage capacity

Government today said that it has asked Food Corporation of India to fast track the creation of additional 15 million tonnes storage capacity in the 12th Five Year Plan period. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Harish Rawat said that...

September 17, 2011 12:54 PM

India proposes to set up 20,000 MW capacity nuclear power generation plants

India proposes to set up nuclear power generation plants with a capacity of 20,000 MW by 2020. The generation of electricity from nuclear power during 2010-11 is around 26, 473 Million Units against the target of 22,000 Million Units. Official sources said the target for 2011-12 is 32,000 Million Un...

September 17, 2011 11:20 AM

Modi begins 3 day fast for communal harmony

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began his three-day fast for peace, unity and communal harmony in the state. The BJP stalwart's 72-hour fast under `Sadbhavna Mission' coincides with his 62nd birthday. The venue of his fast is Gujarat University Convention Centre in Ahmedab...

September 17, 2011 10:28 AM

Govt unveils new duty draw back scheme to give incentives to exporters

The government has announced a new duty draw back scheme to give incentives to exporters. Speaking to media in New Delhi, Finance Secretary R S Gujral said the Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPB) Scheme for exporters will end after 30th of this month. The new scheme comes into force from 1st October. ...

September 17, 2011 9:20 AM

SC seeks center’s response on nomads’ quota

The Supreme Court has sought the Center's response on a petition seeking quota benefits to nearly 15 crore de-notified nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes said to be living in penury and social neglect.A bench of justices J M Panchal and H L Gokhale issued notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Cabinet...

September 17, 2011 9:13 AM

HC seeks prisoners list in UP who could be released on personal bond

The Allahabad High Court has directed the principal secretary home and I.G Prison of Uttar Pradesh government to provide a list of such prisoners who were entitled to benefit under section 436 A of the Cr PC. The section 436A provides benefits to prisoners in cases other than the case where death se...

September 17, 2011 9:04 AM

Modi begins his 72 hrs fast today

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will begin 72 hours fast in Ahmedabad on Saturday morning. According to the official press release, the 3 days fast starting on his 61st birthday is aimed to strengthen Gujarat's environment of peace, unity and harmony. State Congress has severely criticised...

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