GANGTOK, May 14, 2013 The president of Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), Sajong, near Rumtek, Karma Dichen Bhutia today expressed grievances over the lack of markets for surplus vegetable stocks. “The Central government has helped farmers to increase the growth of vegetables, through the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Scheme. This scheme …
Guwahati, March 18, 2013 Over the past two decades India’s ‘Look East’ policy has been complemented by Thailand’s ‘Look West’ policy in bringing the two countries closer. India and Thailand are celebrating 65 years of their diplomatic relations in 2012. Bilateral Trade has multiplied six times since 2000 to cross …
by Amit Guin The Government has taken various steps to promote investments by Indians living abroad, in India. The Government plays a pivotal role in investment promotion, through dissemination of information on the investment climate and opportunities in India and by advising prospective investors including the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) about …
Sikkim to ask for higher percentage of free share of the power output from hydropower projects in state to ensure high amount of additional gain. Gangtok, 5 March, 2013: As a top up on its ambitious target of establishing additional 4000MW hydropower producing projects by 2015, Sikkim is going to …
New Delhi, 1 March 2013: The Union Budget for 2013-14 aims at ‘higher growth leading to inclusive and sustainable development.’ With this as mool mantra, the Finance Minister P Chidambaram has sought to increase allocation to key areas and provide incentives for investments and savings while containing the fiscal deficit …
New Delhi, 1 March 2013: The Union Budget for 2013-14 aims at higher growth rate leading to inclusive and sustainable development as ‘mool mantra’. Finance Minister makes three promises: to women, youth and the poor. Nirbhaya Fund to empower women and to keep them safe and secure. Proposal to set …
New Delhi, 28 Februrary, 2013: P Chidambaram presented his eighth Budget as Finance Minister – two short of the record 10 presented by former prime minister Morarji Desai. Budget Timeline: 11:05 Global economy slowed, India not affected, says the FM. 11:06 Indonesia and China growing faster than India: FM 11:07 …
GANGTOK, February 8, 2013 The nationwide hike in onion price has seen price of this ubiquitous kitchen item rising to Rs. 35 per kg from Rs. 25. “The wholesaler in Siliguri has increased the price of the onion which compelled us to increase the rate accordingly by Rs. 10”, said …
by Saurabh Chandra The Global economic turmoil has impacted the overall economy in general and industry in particular. This is quite evident from the deceleration witnessed in the performance of industrial sector in the recent past. During 2011-12 industrial growth in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), released …
New Delhi, 10th January, 2013: The two day 8th North East Business Summit organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce concluded with keynote address of Sam Pitroda, Advisor to PM on Public Information Infrastructure & Innovations, Planning Commission, Government of India at the valedictory session. Also present at the session were …
Is Delhi Police friendly towards the people of North East states?