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Articles 5121 through 5220 of 10500:
- Wto Members Set April Deadline For Resolving Agri Issues (Press Trust of India, Raj Kumar Ray, Jan 30, 2006)
Davos (Switzerland), Jan 29 (PTI) Key trade ministers have agreed on an April 30 deadline for resolving outstanding issues in the troubled agriculture negotiations in WTO, especially removal of all export subsidies - a major achievement for developing...
- Uk Assists India Address Climate Change Issues (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
A study conducted jointly by Indian and British scientists will help the country's policymakers address climate change issues and carbon emissions in coastal ecosystems like Tamil Nadu.
- Cong’S Strident Battle Cry: We Want Rahul (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Jan 30, 2006)
The 82nd AICC Plenary session‘s ‘Bring Rahul’ chorus in Hyderabad overshadowed everything else
- Cabinet-Council Of Ministers (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
22 Ministers take oath in UPA government expansion New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) The following is the new list of Council of Ministers of the Manmohan Singh government after today's expansion-cum-reshuffle:
- Mulford Brushes Aside Left Criticism On Opening Retail Regime (Press Trust of India, Ajay Kaul, Jan 30, 2006)
In remarks that may raise the hackles of Left parties, US Ambassador David Mulford has brushed aside their criticism to opening up of retail and liberalisation of foreign direct investment regime in banking and insurance, contending that the beneficiaries
- Baloch And Their Sardars (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Jan 29, 2006)
General Musharraf would have us believe that the current insurrection in Balochistan is primarily the work of a few self-serving tribal sardars. They hold their tribesmen in utter subjection, exploit them, and force upon them a life of ignorance and ...
- Economic Weaknesses To Worry About (Dawn, Shahid Kardar, Jan 29, 2006)
Although our economy has been growing at over six per cent per annum since 2003, much of this has been possible because of the consumer binge that came from a decline in savings and the funding available from banks to finance consumption.
- Kashmir Recipe For Karnataka (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Karnataka governor today invited Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to form the next government after denying Dharam Singh’s Congress-led ministry another shot at proving majority.
- Chidambaram’S Recipe For 8 Per Cent Growth (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday expressed his confidence that India would continue to grow at 8 per cent.
- Budget 2006 Expectations And Promises (Daily Excelsior, SUMEDHA SUDHAMAN, Jan 29, 2006)
It is budget season once again with all sorts of wish-lists and Finance Ministry is flooded with demands for various tax concessions.
- India Makes A Sales Pitch For Global Fdi (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Jan 29, 2006)
Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Union Commerce & Industry Minister Kamal Nath jointly made a shrill sales pitch at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Saturday to woo investments into the country promising to bring rapid transformation . . .
- `I Am Satisfied With My Performance' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Dharam Singh vows to place issues leading to his resignation before the people `The BJP will not remain in power for long, and the BJP-JD(S) alliance does not bring dignity to the State'
Other statements
My government was result oriented
- Yechury: Karnataka A Lesson For Secular Forces (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
"Rift among secular forces would strengthen communal elements"
It exposed political opportunism of the JD (S)
CPI (M) did not stand in the way of forming separate Telangana
U.S is pushing developing countries into economic re-colonisation
- State Jd(s) Opposes Ties With Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Veerendrakumar says party not to dilute commitment to secularism
- Farmers And Fdi (Hindu, BALAJI SHANKAR, Jan 29, 2006)
Small farms can be very profitable and we do not need GM seeds or green revolution or agricultural research to do that
- Action Plan For Four Per Cent Growth Rate In Agriculture (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Jan 29, 2006)
Concerned at the slowdown in agriculture growth, the Ministry of Agriculture has drawn a short-term and long-term strategy to achieve a growth rate of four per cent. It feels that shared responsibility between the Centre and the States in . . .
- The Harvest That Never Was (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Jan 28, 2006)
Farmers should be compensated for the failure of technology just like any other consumer in a city
- Animal Health Camps Up To January 31 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
In order to benefit the farming community, the district animal husbandry and Karimnagar agricultural market committee are conducting exclusive `animal health camps' in Bejjanki, Thimmapur and Manakondur mandals from January 17 to 31.
- Boosting Agriculture Sector (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 28, 2006)
Minsiter for Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Bosan has reiterated commitment of the Government to develop agriculture sector and pointed out that the public sector investment in the sector increased from Rs 750 million to Rs 9135 million . . .
- Free Consumer Cards Coming For Poor Families In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Farmers, others to be charged annual fee of Rs. 30
- Higher And Better (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 28, 2006)
There can't be two opinions that successive political regimes have always given enough attention towards the development of education in the State. In a way they have persisted with the positive trend started by the Dogra rulers and . . .
- Remember Bangalore (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 28, 2006)
Development has been on sine die in Karnataka’s capital. Will that change if the regime does?
- Shinde Lauds Irrigation Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Andhra Pradesh Governor Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that Andhra Pradesh will regain the pride of position of `Annapurna', the rice bowl of India, upon completion of the ambitious `Jalayagnam' programme, aimed at construction of 30 irrigation projects.
- Tamil Nadu A Place Of Peace And Harmony, Says Barnala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Jayalalithaa presents gallantry awards at Republic Day function
Medals presented to police personnel for curbing illicit liquor trade
Students belonging to four schools and three colleges present folk dances
- Dealing With The Global Employment Crisis (Hindu, Juan Somavia, Jan 27, 2006)
In tackling the jobs crisis, it is time to revisit the commitments made by the global community to promote social inclusion and jobs as the basis of poverty reduction and deliver on them.
- Lanka Seizes Indian Trawler (Deccan Herald, P KARUNAKHARAN , Jan 27, 2006)
According to the LTTE peace secretariat website, rebel chief Velupillai Prabhakaran has ordered the release of the constable on Thursday following the request of the Norwegian special envoy Erik Solheim at the meeting in Kilinochchi on Wednesday.
- Orphans Of The Reforms Process (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 27, 2006)
One can hardly fault the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, for flagging off 2006 with a very upbeat scenario of the economy and, by implication, the achievements of his 20-month old government.
- Afghan Farmers Need Help To Stop Opium: Un (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Some of the progress made in Afghanistan’s difficult war on drugs risks being lost because farmers are not getting help to develop alternative incomes, a UN anti-drugs official said on Thursday.
- Nabard Clears Projects Worth Rs. 239.34 Crore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has sanctioned projects worth Rs. 239.34 crore, and Rs.191.84 crore as Rural Infrastructure Development Fund assistance (RIDF), to Tamil Nadu.
- Kalam On R-Day: Bring Marginalised To Mainstream (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
At a time when the standards of political parties in the country have reached an all time nadir, President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, in his address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, urged all parties to work with zeal to uplift 260 million . . .
- Pm Invites Saudi Cos Into India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Stating that India requires investments of over $100 billion in power and telecom sectors in the next five years, Prime Minister Manmohan Sinmgh, on Wednesday, invited Saudi Arabian business houses to undertake massive investments in infrastructure . . .
- Is A Breakthrough Possible? (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Jan 26, 2006)
India and Pakistan still stick to old positions. But a breakdown in relations has been averted
- The Republic Marches Ahead (Daily Excelsior, K.K. Khullar, Jan 26, 2006)
Somebody has remarked that if a Rip Van Winkle had gone to sleep in 1950 and woke up in 2006, he would not be able to recognize the developmental revolution of India. A country, which did not manufacture its own needles, is today a nuclear power.
- Be Role Models For Youth (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam today exhorted all political parties to perform in an environment of developmental politics by competing with each other and putting forth their focussed developmental vision through their manifestoes.
- Octogenarian In Disposal Dilemma (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
An 84-year old woman who is not shy of propagating the use of condoms as a preventive measure against HIV/AIDS, is stumped when it comes to the question of its disposal. Ms Amrutben Somaya, ....
- The Services-Manufacturing Debate (The Financial Express, NIRVIKAR SINGH, Jan 26, 2006)
The pattern of India’s strong growth since the 1990s has raised somewhat of a puzzle for economists.
- Gowda Hasn’T Okayed Ties With Bjp: Kumaraswamy (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
It is learnt that Mr Kumaraswamy’s mother, Chennamma, is yet to be convinced of her son’s moves.
- Sonia, Gowda Discuss New Deal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Amid expectations of a solution to the ongoing political crisis in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) national president H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday called on Congress chief Sonia Gandhi but their discussions remained inconclusive.
- Playing With The Sun And Moon (Hindu, ANAND SANKAR, Jan 25, 2006)
Time and tide wait for no man. On Silver Beach, you realise that it's not just another cliché
- The Politics Of Markets (Deccan Herald, Prem Shankar Jha, Jan 25, 2006)
After the bull run, the economy is slackening due to a real lack of investment spurt except in the corporate sector
- Rbi Hikes Short-Term Rates (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
In an unexpected attack on inflation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today raised key short-term interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. While the central bank’s move will suck out excess liquidity from the system, . . .
- Meeting Agricultural Challenges (Daily Excelsior, Dr K S Khokhar, Jan 25, 2006)
Agriculture continues to be backbone of the Indian economy. About 65 percent of Indian population is still dependent on agriculture. Agriculture contribute significantly to National GDP (22%).
- Cong Economic Mantra (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 25, 2006)
Why feel shy of aiming high?
It is difficult to dispute what Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said about his government’s efforts to “transform the face of India and the lives of the ordinary people” in the course of his address to the plenary . . .
- Continuing Caution (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jan 25, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) third-quarter review of the annual policy makes it clear that the central bank has opted to continue with the cautious note it struck on inflation during the mid-term review last October.
- `Spice Tourism' Planned At Thadiyankudisai (Hindu, K. Raju, Jan 25, 2006)
Rs 1.20-cr. work to lure tourists
The district administration has commenced preliminary works at Mangalamkombu on Lower Palani Hills to promote Thadiyankudisai, one of the major spice producing centres in the district as a `Spice Tourism' spot.
- Dearer Money (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 25, 2006)
For the layman, a higher growth prediction of 7.5-8 per cent for the current year may not gel with the idea of making money dearer, as elaborated by the RBI in its Third Quarter review of Annual Statement on Monetary Policy for 2005-06.
- Give Private Credit Institutions A Chance (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Jan 25, 2006)
I EXPECTED sharp reactions to my article "Moneylender surfaces again" (Business Line, January 11). I expected objections from a handful of co-operative barons because it was the Co-operative Credit Network that which was my principal ...
- Surprises In Policy Review (Business Line, A. Seshan, Jan 25, 2006)
There has been an unexpected rise in repo and revere repo rates by 25 basis points in the RBI's Credit Policy review, based on data till the third quarter of the year. It is obvious that the primary concern of the central bank is focussed ...
- Kalabagh On The Backburner (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Jan 25, 2006)
Last week, just when the opposition’s protest had begun to reach an uncomfortably high pitch, President Pervez Musharraf decided to take the wind out of the anti-Kalabagh lobby’s sail by announcing a change in the order of dam building.
- Biodynamic Farming In Krishna District (Hindu, G.V.Ramana Rao, Jan 25, 2006)
They do not use chemical fertilizers. Pesticides are anathema to them. All the inputs needed for cultivation are available in the farm. They wait for the right planetary positions to spray solutions developed from organic materials for the . . .
- Bolivia’S First Indian President Takes Office (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Coca grower Evo Morales was sworn in as Bolivia’s first Indian president late on Sunday, vowing to end centuries of discrimination and use the Andean nation’s vast natural gas reserves to lift its poor out of misery.
- Brazil's Roofless Reclaim The Cities (Hindu, Tom Phillips, Jan 24, 2006)
Support grows for the urban coalition that takes over disused buildings for the homeless and poor.
- We Can Create A New India, Says Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Despite difficulties, UPA Government has "made an enviable start"
- Women, The Water Managers (Deccan Herald, BHARATHI PRABHU, Jan 24, 2006)
Women are known to protect their water resources and learn water management very well.
- Evolve Zps As ‘Glocal’ Bodies (Deccan Herald, Manu N Kulkarni, Jan 24, 2006)
India has not allowed grassroots bodies undertake development projects
- Why Flee To Singapore? (Deccan Herald, Vatsala Vedantam, Jan 24, 2006)
The IIMs should provide education in socially relevant areas to poor and capable students who need it badly
- Threat To Quit Safta (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jan 24, 2006)
There are some troubling indications that Islamabad may be contemplating pulling out of the South Asia Free Trade Area (Safta). That would be very unfortunate from Pakistan’s perspective. It would do little damage to India, but it would be a
- Fertilizer Shortage Causes Concern (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Jan 24, 2006)
Second consecutive year of shortage and delay in availability of urea
Report sought from Ministry of Chemicals
Second consecutive year when there has been shortage
Ministry upbeat about higher coverage of wheat, oilseeds, pulses
- I Expect Dharam Singh To Resign Today, Says Yediyurappa (Hindu, Alladi Jayasri , Jan 24, 2006)
BJP leader unfazed by the fast-changing political drama in the State
Agriculture, irrigation and rural development to get top priority
BJP-JD(S) to come out with a new Common Minimum Programme
BJP to be an ideal coalition partner
- Chidambaram Offers Funds For A.P. Irrigation Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Centre to make efforts to help the State fill the financial gap
Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has offered help to Andhra Pradesh to fill the financial gap encountered by the State Government in implementing its ambitious programme . . .
- Congress To Make India A Superpower (Hindustan Times, Liz Mathew, Jan 24, 2006)
The Congress on Monday ended its first delegates conference since coming to power about two years ago, with a pledge to rebuild itself in the country's vast and populous northern region where it once held sway.
- Forays Into The Wilderness (Hindu, Kumaran Sathasivam, Jan 24, 2006)
A wildlife biologist's account of his journeys into forest areas rarely accessed
- Tap Nuclear Energy For Peaceful Uses, Says Top Iaea Official (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Health, farm sectors in India stand to gain from new research: Prof. Werner Burkart
Sterile Insect Technique can be used to combat vector-borne diseases
Irradiation processes can help crop diversity and to develop more productive plants
- Patents And Development (Hindu, Siddharth Narrain , Jan 24, 2006)
Examines development related to the IPR regime within the legal framework
- Rahul Gandhi Says Not Ready For Promotion (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Jan 24, 2006)
Rahul Gandhi, the new star of the Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty and son of the ruling Congress party chief, rejected on Monday calls to shoulder more responsibility, saying he was not yet ready.
- Development Of Doda (Daily Excelsior, Prof P R Khajuria, Jan 24, 2006)
The sprawling Doda sub-region with its peculiar geophysical characteristics and unique socio-cultural scenario; with its centuries old known history that almost runs parallel to the history of Kashmir valley,
- Higher Technical Rducation In J&k (Daily Excelsior, O. N. Wakhlu, Jan 24, 2006)
The growth of higher technical education in Jammu and Kashmir, in the last four decades has been phenomenal. In the early thirties of the twentieth century the State had to hire Engineers from outside.
- Safta Does Not Entail Granting Mfn Status To India: Pak (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 23, 2006)
The draft South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) has no clause that requires Pakistan to give the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India and Islamabad will not grant any preferential tariffs for New Delhi, a senior official has said.
- Swearing By Competition (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 23, 2006)
It remains to be seen how the Jet-Sahara acquisition will be seen by the authorities.
- Social Concerns, Fiscal Prudence To Guide Budget: Chidambaram (Business Line, CORPORATE BUREAU, Jan 23, 2006)
SOUNDING upbeat on the economic growth rates achieved and the boom in investments, the Union Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram,
- "Globalisation Does Not Mean You Have No Political Choices" (Hindu, Marcus Dam, Jan 23, 2006)
Sir Howard Davies, Director, the London School of Economics and Political Science, believes that, despite all its imperfections, globalisation is the "least bad" way to organise economic life.
- Don’T Cross Your Limits, Cong Warns Left, Upa Partners (Indian Express, Varghese K George, Jan 23, 2006)
AICC Will aggressively confront and fight the Left in Kerala, Bengal and Tripura, says party
- Big Trouble For The Little Ones (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 23, 2006)
Extracts from the ILO’s regional high-level tripartite meeting on the Role of Labour Inspections in Combating Child Labour, Harare, 2001
- Impolite Predictions (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Jan 23, 2006)
The extent of Amartya Sen’s learning and the depth of his understanding of issues are now part of contemporary legend.
- Self-Respect -- Key To Economic Growth (Daily Excelsior, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Jan 23, 2006)
Mainstream economists hold that the provision of basic facilities like roads and capabilities like education and health to the people would lead to higher economic growth rates.
- Congress Seeks To Return To Power At The Centre On Its Own (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, Jan 23, 2006)
Persistent demands for a "greater organisational role" for Rahul Gandhi
- No Major Changes In Economic Policy (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jan 23, 2006)
Hemmed in by the Left parties and its own commitment to the “garib and aam admi”, the Congress party’s economic resolution today...
- Pfc, Another Navratna On The Block: Fm (Business Standard, D K Singh, Jan 23, 2006)
Labour reforms and foreign direct investment in retailing are under consideration.
- Spiritual Dependence Is A Form Of Slavery (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 23, 2006)
Fruit falls on the ground when it is ripe. One day, you will leave us, and it will be impossible to have another master in your place.
- Anti-Globalisation Protestors Gather In Mali (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 23, 2006)
A total of 150 journalists were killed last year in wars, assassinations, natural disasters and accidents while on duty, the International Federation of Journalists
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