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Articles 2321 through 2420 of 10500:
- Minister Warns Bengal Govt Of Food Crisis (Deccan Herald, Prasanta Paul, Jul 10, 2006)
The Buddhadev Bhattacharjee government, which has promised the Tatas close to 1,000 acres of land for its proposed car project at Singur in Hoogly district, was cautioned by a CPM minister against a food crisis in the future following large-scale . . .
- Agreeing To Disagree (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 08, 2006)
It’s not all hunky dory between the Congress and its allies, as will be evident to anyone with even a passing interest in current affairs. Issues on which they disagree:
- Wto Nations Must Stretch For Doha Pact - Us (Reuters, Sophie Walker, Jul 08, 2006)
The United States accused Brazil, China and India on Friday of hiding behind poor nations in world trade talks and said richer developing countries had to open their markets if a crisis in the negotiations was to be overcome.
- Tribal Rights And Wrongs (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Jul 08, 2006)
Conservation must lead to integration not exclusion. There is no dichotomy between tribes and wildlife
- Jobless Growth Is Meaningless (The Economic Times, ARUN FIRODIA, Jul 08, 2006)
Everyone is rejoicing at the 8% GDP growth India has clocked last three years with highly visible signs of prosperity everywhere.
- ‘Quota Denied In Kpsc Prelims’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The application form for the forthcoming Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Gazetted Probationers’ (Preliminary) Examination has been slammed by a section of the physically challenged applicants, who have alleged denial of reservation in jobs....
- India Must Open Markets: Us (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The United States accused India, Brazil and China on Friday of hiding behind poor nations in world trade talks and said richer developing countries had to open their markets if a crisis in the negotiations was to be overcome.
- Scapegoat Search (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 08, 2006)
To curb speculation, you need markets
- An Attainable Target (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 08, 2006)
Since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, manufacturing growth has crossed the 12% mark only on two occasions:
- New Technologies Making Gm Crops Obsolete (Tribune, Jeremy Rifkin, Jul 08, 2006)
FOR years the life science companies — Monsanto, Syngenta, Bayer, Pioneer Hi-Bred — have argued that genetically modified food is the next great scientific and technological revolution in agriculture and the only efficient and cheap way to feed . . .
- Bon Bibi In Sunderbans (Tribune, G.K. Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
Septuagenarian Balai Das I met in the Sunderbans years ago had a sordid story to tell.
- Dhbvn To Spend Rs 100 Crore On Operation Circles (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) plans to spend Rs 100 crore in area of its each operation circle on power development activities during the current financial year.
- Central Team To Visit Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
To make an on-the-spot assessment of the extensive damage caused by rain
- Rs. 15,000-Crore Central Package For A.P. Farmers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
"For ryots' welfare and for initiating steps to check suicides"
Centre gives detailed guidelines on welfare activities to be taken
Action plan to reschedule farm loans and moratorium on outstanding dues proposed
- `Government Equipped To Tackle Natural Calamity' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Some newspapers are blowing the flood situation out of proportion: official
- ‘Manmohan Treats Cmp With Contempt’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
The latest move of the UPA government (on disinvestment of) profit-making PSUs through sale of minority share holding is an outright misdemeanor. Not only does this move flouts the CMP, but also the intention behind such a move at this point of time . . .
- Cm Shows Concern Through Deeds (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
When you see a queue of physically challenged people waiting at the Janata Darshan for the Chief Minister’s attention, you wonder how many of them get his attention.
- Mulayam Singh Appeals For A Second Term (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Blames Centre for dismal power scenario in the State
He said U.P. would be brought at par with States like West Bengal in terms of industrial development
Asks party workers to start preparations for Assembly polls scheduled early next year
- Opting Out (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 07, 2006)
India has walked out of the Doha talks.
- Tackle Price Rise (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 07, 2006)
Discussing the price rise in Delhi on Wednesday, the Chief Ministers of the 14 Congress-ruled states tossed around the usual ideas for tackling the situation, but there was hardly any acceptable concrete proposal.
- Donating Eyes Is Not A Big Issue Anymore (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 07, 2006)
Cause- The Neemuch eye donation movement is spreading to neighbouring villages.
- Should Private Tuition Be Banned? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Jul 07, 2006)
On paper, the HRD ministry’s proposal to ban private tuition by teachers outside the classroom is like motherhood.
- Blame Game (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 07, 2006)
There’s no need to politicise the issue of price rise
- People First (Tribune, B.G. Verghese for and Sanjay Sangvai , Jul 07, 2006)
India’s 80 million tribal population, the largest in the world, is also India’s most exploited and disadvantaged community.
- Kerala To Seek `Vidharbha-Like Package' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Achuthanandan leaves for New Delhi with memorandum listing State's travails
- Karunanidhi Seeks More Banks In Rural Areas (Hindu, CP Bhambhri, Jul 07, 2006)
Reserve Bank of India Governor calls on Chief Minister
- Reply To A.P.'S Contempt Plea, Monsanto Told (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Jul 07, 2006)
Tamil Nadu wants to implead in the case on Bt. Cotton seed price
- Upset Dmk Forces Government To Stall State Asset Sales (Reuters, Surojit Gupta, Jul 07, 2006)
India put all decisions to sell stakes in state-run firms on hold on Thursday after a key ally threatened to pull out of the ruling coalition, raising questions about the future of its economic reforms.
- Indonesian Toddler Dies Of Bird Flu - Local Test (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
A 3-year-old Indonesian girl who died this week has tested positive for bird flu, a Health Ministry official said on Friday, citing a local test.
- Congress Wins But Tdp Rises (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 07, 2006)
The results of the two-phase Panchayat elections in Andhra Pradesh have provided comfort to both the ruling Congress party and the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
- Kerala Government To Seek `Vidharbha-Like Package' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Achuthanandan leaves for New Delhi with a memorandum
- Friday Feature: Tolerance In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Jul 07, 2006)
Islam, which literally means ‘submission’, establishes and promotes peaceful co-existence.
- Environmental Fiscal Reform (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 07, 2006)
The environmental fiscal reform (EFR) project launched recently by an international NGO could lay some misconceptions to rest.
- 15 Civilians Killed As Coalition Jets Bomb Helmand (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Once again US-led coalition forces have killed Afghan civilians in a bombing raid on a village in Kajaki district in Helmand province.
- Break The Logjam (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 06, 2006)
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) talks in Geneva might have run into a deadlock, but let us not lose heart. Such deadlocks are part of any democratic negotiations process.
- Crippling Standards (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 06, 2006)
The National Commission for Minority Education Institutions (NCMEI)’s suggestion that performance in maths and English need not be considered for promotion to Class 6 in government schools must be rejected outright.
- 47 Kas Officers Transferred (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Government today ordered transfers and postings of 47 KAS officers in the State administration.
- Govt Firm On Singur Takeover (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The industries minister today dismissed the Opposition demand to shift Tata Motors’ proposed small-car project from Singur and said the government was determined to go ahead with the land acquisition.
- Reviving Rural India (Times of India, ARUN FIRODIA, Jul 06, 2006)
The corporate sector is growing by leaps and bounds and urban India is booming. But what about rural India? There, the situation is a complete contrast.
- Washed Up Rhetoric (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 06, 2006)
The Supreme Court hears the Narmada case on July 10. The Shunglu Committee’s report on resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) will be part of the government’s submission.
- Highway Travel To Get Smarter (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The “mini-townships” which the Salim Group will build along the Barasat-Raichak expressway would be clusters of commercial complexes with resorts, shops, motels, food courts, rest-rooms and gas stations, industries minister Nirupam Sen told The . . .
- Officials Told To Take Precautions Against Rain-Related Calamities (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Chief Minister addresses meeting of secretaries, deputy commissioners
Two-day meet called primarily to discuss spread of chikungunya
Laxity will not be tolerated, officials warned
People's grievances not being tackled adequately, says Kumaraswamy
- Environmental Protection And Conservation, Need Of The Hour (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Better utilisation of human and natural resources would make the country strong and powerful. Every problem has an answer.
- Avoiding An Unequal Social Bargain (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, Jul 06, 2006)
Grass-roots democratic institutions need to be revitalised and involved in managing food and water security systems.
- Collector Launches Kisan Credit Card (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The card will enable farmers to withdraw money from ATMs anywhere in the country
- The Jatropha Opportunity (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 06, 2006)
It is self-evident that biofuels hold out the promise of significantly easing the impact of the ongoing oil crisis.
- Food Security In Peril (Tribune, M.G. Devasahayam, Jul 06, 2006)
The Centre’s decision to import five lakh tonnes of wheat just ahead of the rabi season has rung alarm bells throughout the farm . . .
- Cooperative Bank Sets Up Trust For Self-Help Groups (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
It will make financial and marketing arrangements for them
The trust is said to be the first of its kind in the State
Its rules and regulations have been finalised
It will be inaugurated during `Cooperation Week' in November
- Chinese Doctors Transplant Heart From Brain-Dead Patient (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
For the first time in China, doctors have successfully transplanted the heart of a brain- dead patient, despite a taboo on taking organs from people whom Chinese traditionally do not consider dead.
- Nda Has Caused Price Rise! (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Jul 06, 2006)
Cong says it all started in 2002, * BJP retorts, why not blame the British?
- Economy Of Shortages Upa Creation, Says Bjp (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Jul 06, 2006)
The BJP on Wednesday shot back the 'surplus economy' salvo at the UPA Government to counter the allegation that the current bout of inflation is rooted in the wrong policies initiated during the regime of the NDA in 2002 under the Essential . . .
- Men Of Steel (Business Standard, Arvind Singhal, Jul 06, 2006)
This last fortnight has brought the spotlight on four very different individuals from three different countries, whom I would unabashedly refer to as “men of steel”.
- Inflation Dilemmas (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 06, 2006)
When it comes to inflation, public perception is political reality. While the inflation rate as measured by the wholesale price index (WPI) has been steadily rising over the past few . . .
- How About Focussing On Deliverables? (The Financial Express, S NARAYAN, Jul 06, 2006)
A push for what is doable within three years would make the current fiscal strain worthwhile
- Britain Upset With Wto Talks (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
British Foreign Minister Margaret Beckett regretted the failure of weekend WTO trade negotiations and called for the EU to make greater concessions on agriculture.
- Ritual Sulking (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
Wto is about negotiations, not tantrums ---- The walkout by Commerce Minister Kamal Nath was not merely the straw that broke the camel's back at the WTO mini-ministerial at Geneva; it was something substantially more damaging.
- Sonia Calls Meeting Of Congress Cms On Price Escalation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
They will explain problems to Central leadership
Action plan will be formulated
Sonia meets general secretaries
Charge against NDA Government comes home to roost
- India Blames Us For Collapse Of Trade Talks (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
India today blamed the United States for the face-off at the collapsed WTO mini-ministerial in Geneva and said Washington now held the key for forward movement in trade talks by agreeing to climb down on the contentious farm subsidies.
- Flow Into Dam Perks Up Farmers' Spirits (Hindu, S. Vydhianathan, Jul 05, 2006)
They hope to reap good kuruvai, samba
Catchments of Cauvery basin reservoirs in Karnataka experiencing torrential rain
Kabini reservoir has reached its capacity; Krishnaraja Sagar inching towards brim
- British Trade Body To Launch India Fact File (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
In an effort to improve Indo-UK bilateral trade, the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry will bring out an 'India Fact File' on September 1, Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Kamalesh Sharma said in London.
- Ten Types Of Birds Vanish Each Year (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The rate of extinction of birds around the world is likely to be higher than hitherto assumed and might soon touch 10 extinctions per year, biologists have said in a study.
- Quota Bill May Be Tabled In Monsoon Session (Times of India, Akshaya Mukul, Jul 05, 2006)
After the initial hiccups mostly engineered by the Oversight Committee meandering into areas beyond its brief, efforts to table the revised Bill on reservation of seats in educational institutions in the monsoon session have gained momentum.
- Bharatiya Janashakti Party To Contest Polls In Punjab (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The newly floated Uma Bharti led Bharatiya Janashakti Party today announced to contest forthcoming assembly polls in Punjab by fielding party candidates on at least 15 of the 117 constituencies.
- The Name Of The Game Is Instant Fame (The Financial Express, Mahesh Bhatt, Jul 05, 2006)
It is also a very dangerous drug, one that needs to be taken with the greatest of care.
- Harvest Of Hunger And Indignity (Pioneer, S Gurumurthy , Jul 05, 2006)
It's time Government paid greater attention to the welfare of farmers instead of worrying about the stock market, says S Gurumurthy
- Don't Give Up On Doha Round (Business Line, D. Murali , Jul 05, 2006)
The collapse of the WTO talks on the Doha Round in Geneva showed that the members were "far from the necessary convergence to be able to establish modalities in agriculture and NAMA, despite all the hard work put in by everyone." The only good news . . .
- Sowing Hope In Vidarbha (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 05, 2006)
The long-term solution is in strengthening the farming system with input supplies, irrigation, agronomy, and infrastructure.
- Beyond Credit (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 05, 2006)
Much attention has been focused on the relief package that the prime minister has announced for the Vidarbha farmers after his visit to the region.
- 10 Mini-Townships On Salim Map (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee today told CPI leaders that the Indonesian Salim Group would develop as many as 10 small townships along the proposed 100-km Barasat-Raichak road.
- Fleeing To Safety (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Jul 05, 2006)
Escalating violence and the fear of war trigger another influx of refugees into Tamil Nadu.
- Requiem For The Wto (Indian Express, Bibek Debroy, Jul 05, 2006)
It’s looking like the UN general assembly. Responsibilities and rights must go together
- Camps Of Neglect (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Jul 05, 2006)
The refugees have lived without electricity, drinking water supply and sanitation.
- Maheshwar Stalled (Frontline, LYLA BAVADAM, Jul 05, 2006)
The MoEF halts the Maheshwar project and asks for R&R plans. The move squashes the promoters' attempts to get finances for the project.
- Andhra Drivers Say No To America (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
After farmers making a beeline for the US, it could be the turn of the 'kings of Indian roads'. A recruitment company is hunting for 200 truckers from Andhra Pradesh to drive container trucks on US highways.
- Break The Impasse (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 05, 2006)
That the WTO talks have again got deadlocked is hardly surprising. With the hardening of the positions by all the key players — the EU, the US, Brazil and India —the end result could not have been otherwise.
- Deadlock At Wto (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 05, 2006)
The US’hard line on subsidies led to the collapse
- Salvaging The Doha Round (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 05, 2006)
The failure of trade negotiators, who met at Geneva recently, to narrow their differences on the modalities of compiling detailed cuts in tariffs and agricultural subsidies is no doubt a setback to multilateral trade negotiations.
- It's Endorsement Of Our Policies, Says Ysr (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Interpreting the verdict in the Zilla Parishad elections as an endorsement of the policies and programmes of his Government, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy thanked people on Tuesday.
- Bjp Seeks Meeting Of All Chief Ministers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
If the Government is serious about tackling the inflationary situation, the Prime Minister should have called a meeting of all Chief Ministers, than the Congress president convening a meeting of the party Chief Ministers, according to the . . .
- Silence Of Chambers (Business Standard, A K Bhattacharya, Jul 05, 2006)
When was the last time you read or heard about a chamber of commerce criticising a government initiative?
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