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Articles 2121 through 2220 of 10500:
- Cong, Bjp Strategists At Work For Next Session (Times of India, BHASKAR ROY, Jul 20, 2006)
Congress and BJP are going to closely mark out each other's moves at closed-door meetings to strategise their battle plans for the monsoon session of Parliament opening on Monday.
- Water Projects: Gom To Review Norms (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Jul 20, 2006)
Water Resources Ministry wants to abandon norms that are not working
- Java Jolted Again, Tsunami Toll At 550 (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2006)
A strong earthquake caused tall buildings to sway in the Indonesian capital today, sending panicked residents fleeing to the streets just days after a deadly tsunami struck the main island of Java in which 550 people have been reported killed so far.
- It’S Time For A Green Conscience And Green Morals (Deccan Herald, Manu N Kulkarni, Jul 19, 2006)
Consumers everywhere have a new challenge: there is no uniformly accepted standard for what constitutes a valid reduction in global warming pollution.
- Tsunami Death Toll Rises To 327 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2006)
At least 327 people were killed, officials said, with another 160 or more missing. The area hit by Monday’s disaster was spared by the devastating 2004 Asian tsunami...
- India, Brazil Debate Over Doha Deadlock (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Jul 19, 2006)
Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath, on Tuesday, held strategic consultations with Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim as to how they should advance the interests of Group of 20 in a make-or-break meeting of six trade ministers beginning on Saturday.
- Ban On Trawling: Boat Operators Call For Government Intervention (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2006)
They oppose extension of the ban beyond July 30
- Defeat Forces Of Terrorism : Kalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2006)
"Work unitedly to uproot terrorism"
- Different Rice Varieties From Hafed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2006)
Rs.10-crore rice mill to come up at Taraori: Hooda
- Tsunami Kills 80 In Indonesia (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
A tsunami triggered by a strong undersea earthquake off the coast of Indonesia’s Java island on Monday killed at least 80 people, swept away buildings and damaged hundreds of fishing boats, officials and witnesses said.
- Growth Through Gaia: Friendly Approaches (Hindu, N. R. Krishnan , Jul 18, 2006)
It is the passionate plea of one of the foremost conservationists of our time to save the Earth from the irreversible adverse effects of global warming
- 'Coffee Consumption In India, Mexico May Increase By 25%' (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
Coffee consumption may increase by more than 25 percent in the next three years in India, Indonesia and Mexico, according to the International Coffee Organization (ICO).
- Cabinet Sub-Committee To Look Into Sro-294: Azad (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has announced constitution of a cabinet sub-committee to go into entire gamut of SRO-294 and submit its report within one month. This SRO pertains to the welfare of Gujjars and Bakarwals.
- ‘Plantation Sector Has Been Neglected’ (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Jul 18, 2006)
Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister of State for Commerce, is of the view that the plantation sector has been neglected for a long time and that is necessary to set up a separate department to look into the problems even as the UPA government is trying to . . .
- Taliban Likely To Exploit Hunger In Afghanistan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
Millions of Afghans are facing hunger after drought destroyed much of the wheat crop, and a resurgent Taliban are likely to take advantage of the misery to bolster their insurgency, Afghan and foreign officials said.
- Food For Thought (Business Standard, Sunita Narain, Jul 18, 2006)
When Parliament convenes for the monsoon session, the government plans to introduce the Food Safety Bill.
- It Is Justification, Not Confession (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Jul 18, 2006)
Confession by G-6 nations amounts to claiming moral high ground than admitting sins.
- Tension In A.P. Towns Over Sharing Of River Water (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
Kurnool Collector and SP present at the site to pacify farmers
- Tsunami Kills 86 In Indonesia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
High waves lash shore after earthquake
- Indonesian Tsunami Toll Hits 262 (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
Desperate villagers and soldiers dug through destroyed homes and hotels on Tuesday looking for survivors of a tsunami on Indonesia's Java island, as the death toll rose to at least 262, officials and media reports said.
- Tsunami Revisits Indonesia, 86 Die (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
A two-metre-high tsunami crashed into beach resorts and fishing villages on Indonesia’s Java island on Monday, killing at least 86 people, leaving scores missing and sending thousands fleeing to higher ground, witnesses and officials said.
- Tsunami Strikes Java, 86 Dead (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
A 2m-high tsunami crashed into beach resorts and fishing villages along Indonesia’s Java island today, killing at least 86 people, leaving many missing and sending thousands fleeing to higher ground in terror, witnesses and officials said.
- Kalam Draws Prosperity Roadmap For Madhya Pradesh (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
President APJ Abdul Kalam on Monday suggested an integrated roadmap for ushering in prosperity and development in Madhya Pradesh by setting up 11 missions aimed at creating jobs, increasing agricultural production, achieving total literacy, raising . . .
- Quake Triggers Tsunami On Java Island; At Least 86 Killed (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
A two-metre-high tsunami crashed into beach resorts and fishing villages on Indonesia's Java Island on Monday, killing at least 86 people, leaving scores more missing and sending thousands fleeing to higher ground, witnesses and officials said.
- Earthquake Triggers Tsunami; 105 Killed (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
A two-meter-high tsunami crashed into beach resorts and fishing villages on Indonesia’s Java island on Monday, killing at least 105 people, leaving scores more missing and sending thousands fleeing to higher ground, witnesses, officials, and media . . .
- Doha Round — Take It Off The Life-Support System (Business Line, M. R. Venkatesh, Jul 18, 2006)
It is preferable that the Doha Round, which contains the seed of destroying the WTO itself, is allowed to collapse and a new beginning made after a few years.
- Tsunami Kills 38 In Indonesia, Toll Rising (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
A two-metre high tsunami crashed into beach resorts and fishing villages along Indoesia's Java island on Monday killing at least 38 people, leaving many missing and sending thousands fleeing to higher ground in terror, witnesses and officials said.
- Tsunami Kills 86 In Java, But India Safe (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
A two-meter high tsunami crashed into beach resorts and fishing villages along Indonesia's Java island Monday, killing at least 86 people, leaving many missing and sending thousands fleeing to higher ground in terror, witnesses and officials said.
- Kalam Meets Mp Students (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam’s inspiring words to meritorious yet poor children resembled the battle cries of a noble general urging young warriors to valiantly advance along the path of developing the nation and themselves.
- G-8 Agrees To Subsidy Cuts (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
The world’s top eight industrial nations today appeared to have climbed down from a tough position on farm subsidies, reviving hopes of resumption of the collapsed WTO talks.
- Tsunami Kills 86 In Indonesia (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
A two-metre-high tsunami crashed into beach resorts and fishing villages on Indonesia’s Java island today, killing at least 86 persons, leaving scores more missing and sending thousands fleeing to higher ground, witnesses and officials said.
- A Non-Starter Fta (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 18, 2006)
Meeting varied Asean demands without trampling some sensitive national interests will be a tall order for the government.
- Bt Cotton And The Price Blight (Business Line, K. P. Prabhakaran Nair, Jul 18, 2006)
Without going into the merits or otherwise of Bt cotton to stem the bollworm problem, the price of the seeds has created a storm on the fields.
- No Need To Rush The Doha Round (The Financial Express, Nagesh Kumar, Jul 18, 2006)
Unless the developed countries take ownership, there’s little to be gained from these negotiations.
- Focus On ‘Dryland Farming’ (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 18, 2006)
If the first Green Revolution boosted wheat and paddy output through the extensive use of better seeds and chemicals, making India self-sufficient in food, the second Green Revolution can be ushered in by focusing on dryland farming.
- Three Nuke Concerns On Bush Table (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Jul 17, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to take up with President George W. Bush aspects of the legislation pending in the US Congress to allow civilian nuclear cooperation with India which have caused some “concern” to New Delhi.
- Pepsi Hub (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 17, 2006)
More action needed to boost contract farming
- 76,000 Farmers To Benefit From Waiver Of Crop Loans (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Certificates will be distributed to the ryots in a phased manner, says Minister
- India Develops Bird Flu Vaccine (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
India has successfully developed a vaccine against bird flu.
- President To Address M.P. Assembly (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
The President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam would be addressing a special Golden Jubilee function in Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Monday.
- Asian Bank To Assist H.P. In Agri-Business (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister Singhi Ram has said that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) would assist the State in agri-business development.
- Yediyurappa Urged To Settle Kcc Bank Special Package (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Release the remaining amount of the package'
- Cauvery Neeravari Nigam To Raise Rs. 135 Crore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Nigam had sought permission to issue bonds to raise Rs. 200 crore
Revanna says permission would be obtained to raise Rs. 65 crore
The funds would be utilised to repair the canals
Adikebommanahalli Lift Irrigation Project almost ready
- Employability School Launched (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Minister hopes schools will equip candidates with skills required for industry
Amendments to extend job opportunity and compulsory employment
It is proposed to launch seven such training schools in T.N. in the next two years
- Mma Kicks Off Drive Against Musharraf (News International, Javed Aziz Khan, Jul 17, 2006)
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal on Sunday kicked off the anti-Musharraf movement by only announcing to quit parliament at a “proper time”, after the six religious parties alliance failed to develop a consensus over handing over resignations of their . . .
- India, Us To Review Nuclear Deal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said he will discuss with US President George W Bush on Monday the concerns raised by India on the US legislation for a civilian nuclear cooperation between the two countries.
- Higher Education For The Under-Privileged (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 17, 2006)
There is no denying of the fact that education is the first and fundamental tool for social empowerment.
- Vidarbha Farmers Seek Mercy Killing (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Finding no way out of their miseries, thirty-five farmers from Vadhona village in the Vidarbha region have written a letter to President A P J Abdul Kalam, seeking permission for euthanasia as local authorities have failed to look into their . . .
- Double Harm (Daily Excelsior, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Jul 17, 2006)
Commerce Minister Kamal Nath is celebrating the collapse of the Min-Ministerial of the WTO.
- Pakistan’S Politics: Need For Balance (Dawn, Shahid M. Amin, Jul 17, 2006)
IT seems that a culture of cynicism and disenchantment has developed in Pakistan over a period of time.
- India Develops Vaccine To Fight Bird Flu (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
India has developed a vaccine against the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus, four months after an outbreak in the country resulted in the cull of tens of thousands of chickens, the agriculture minister said on Sunday.
- Cpm Latest: Govt’S International Treaties Must Get House Ok (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Against the backdrop of differences on economic policy issues with the Government, the CPM says that all international treaties signed by the Government must be ratified by Parliament and where they impact on states by the National Development Council.
- India Develops Bird Flu Vaccine (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed a vaccine against bird flu. This was announced here on Sunday by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar at the 77th annual general meeting of the ICAR Society.
- Three Major Summit Themes — Energy Security, Education, Health (Hindu, N. Ram , Jul 17, 2006)
"We would like to see more predictable demand and supply arrangements"
- Ias Officers Must Perform Despite Pressure: Tripathy (Tribune, V. Eshwar Anand, Jul 16, 2006)
Mr Ajit Kumar Tripathy,Member, Board of Revenue, Orissa, is an able administrator. A 1973-batch IAS officer, he is known for his honesty, integrity and administrative acumen.
- Economic Policy Of Upa A Failure: Cpi (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Maintaining that the economic policy of the UPA government has “failed”, the CPI today said the Left parties would raise major issues like the agrarian crisis, including suicide by farmers, food crisis, price rise disinvestment and general economic . . .
- Haryana Govt Earmarks Rs 2,924 Cr For Power » (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
The Haryana government has earmarked Rs 2924 crore for power generation and strengthening and improving the power distribution and transmission system during the current financial year so that more electricity is available in the state.
- Pretty Is As Pretty ‘Reads’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Another birthday in the offing? Check out Kathy Lette's top 10 books to read when you hit 40.
- Holiday In The Hills (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Whether it's peace and quiet or plenty of outdoor action, a visitor to Bhadra gets it all.
- India May Offer Scope On Industry, Not Farm, At Wto (Reuters, Surojit Gupta, Jul 16, 2006)
India, one of the lead negotiators for developing nations in stalled world trade talks, may make concessions on market access on industrial goods but will offer little leeway on farm products, trade experts say.
- New Schemes To Help Farmers: Chief Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan announced on Saturday that Adivasis would get free ration till Onam.
- Power Sector In Punjab Under Constant Review (Tribune, Amarinder Singh, Jul 16, 2006)
With focus on the socio-economic revitalisation of Punjab, our government initiated comprehensive measures to provide a right platform for growth and development.
- Sickness Doesn’T Deter Him From Service (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 16, 2006)
Every second day, he goes for dialysis. His kidneys have completely failed.
- On Pil, Sc Tells Courts To Act Against ‘False Crusaders’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Making clear its annoyance at the misuse of PILs, the Supreme Court has said that imposters and busybodies masquerading as ‘‘crusaders of justice’’ should be dealt with in a ruthless manner.
- Pm Tells Pakistan: Turn Off Terror Tap Before We Take Peace Process . . . (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Three days after Terrible Tuesday, with the Mumbai toll creeping up to 223 and the number of injured crossing 700, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh used the occasion of his visit to the city to send a clear and resolute message to Pakistan’s . . .
- Sc Concerned Over Social Strife, Efficacy Of Laws (Indian Express, G. ANANTHAKRISHNAN, Jul 16, 2006)
The timing could not have been better. With increasing social strife and violence threatening to rip apart the society, the Supreme Court has posed a question on the very ability of laws as a tool to better human relations.
- French Honour For M.S. Swaminathan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
High civilian honour for Ela Bhatt
Pachauri awarded `Officer of the Legion' for his contribution in environment and sustainable development
`Knight of the Legion Honour' for Father Cedric Prakash for social and human rights work
- Greater Credit Support Needed For Rural Marketing, Says Nabard (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
CGM says over 40 per cent of the GDP is through agriculture
Steps on to increase private-public partnership for providing marketing services in rural areas
Currently, the bank is assisting various States in improving rural infrastructure
- Central Delegation To Submit Report On Damage In A Week (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Team holds discussions with Chief Minister on findings Prime Minister, Planning Commission to see the report There will be no delay in sanctioning assistance State confident of getting special consideration from the Centre .
- Terror Modules Will Be Busted, Says Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Terrorist acts instigated from across the border
- Trade On Human Terms (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 15, 2006)
The Asia-Pacific region is at the forefront of globalisation – with some of the world’s fastest rates of growth in international trade.
- Blasts Have Frozen Peace With Pak: Pm (Tribune, Shiv Kumar, Jul 15, 2006)
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, today virtually put the peace process with Pakistan in cold storage. In Mumbai to obtain a first hand account of the serial bomb blasts which rocked the metropolitan city on Tuesday last, the usually . . .
- Scheme To Cultivate Rs.1,000-Cr Cattle Fodder Crops In State (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Cattle fodder week organised to expose farmers to new technology
- Easier Said Than Done (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 15, 2006)
The recent shortfall in procurement of wheat and consequent imports to fulfill minimum buffer stocking requirements have prompted the government to consider modifications in the existing procurement policy.
- Heart Of The Matter (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 15, 2006)
It is quite well known that Punjab along with Kerala and Andhra Pradesh figures among the states with the highest incidence of heart disease in the country.
- Export Of Select Raw Materials May Be Banned (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Step to benefit employment-oriented sectors
- I Have No Interest In Becoming Prime Minister: V.P. Singh (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Jul 15, 2006)
In politics, yet out of it. That isV.P. Singhat 75. In an interview, he talks about his newest baby, the Jan Dal, and sketches out the ideal situation at the Centre — two coalitions, led by the Congress and the Left respectively, occupying both . . .
- Peace Process Bombed: Pm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
“The terrorists were supported by elements across the border without which they cannot hit with such an effect,” Dr Singh said while addressing a news conference
- Turn Off Terror Tap Before We Take Peace Process Forward (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 15, 2006)
Three days after Terrible Tuesday, with the Mumbai toll creeping up to 223 and the number of injured crossing 700, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh used the occasion of his visit to the city to send a clear and resolute message to Pakistan’s . . .
- Where A Beer Costs $150,000 (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 15, 2006)
Zimbabwe’s currency is the worst performing in the world today indicating the collapse of infrastructure.
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