DMK demands Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution against Central farm lawsStalin, the Leader of the Opposition in the assembly, wrote to the chief minister seeking convening of a special session of the House immed...
01 Jan, 2021, 03.41 PM IST
Farmer unions ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'; Oppn, BJP attack each other on 'Kisan Diwas'Addressing a press conference, a farmer leader said they were ready for talks, but the government should send a concrete proposal for that ...
23 Dec, 2020, 11.34 PM IST
Indo-Dutch centre of excellence for vegetables, flowers opens in Kerala"A tissue culture laboratory has been set up as part of the project for producing good quality planting materials. The centre will also exp...
06 Nov, 2020, 07.47 PM IST
4 more states to implement ration card portability by March:Ram Vilas PaswanUnder the initiative, eligible beneficiaries would be able to avail their entitled foodgrains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA fr...
28 Feb, 2020, 07.54 PM IST
Centre pushes for eNAM in states without APMCsNirmala Sitharaman recently asked states to scrap APMCs and join eNAM to help farmers get better price realisation of their produce. APMC i...
05 Dec, 2019, 07.17 AM IST
DGFT exempts pepper exporters from MIP as growers meet Central ministersThe DGFT order comes shortly after Kerala High Court granted an interim stay on MIP of Rs 500 per kg a couple of days ago.
26 Jul, 2018, 06.56 PM IST
Antony's silence on scams reflects decadence of Congress: PinarayiCPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan today said the "silence" of its leaders such as A K Antony over solar scam and the bar bribery charges haunt...
04 Feb, 2016, 11.38 AM IST
Tamil Nadu road show for global investors in Kochi on June 25The programme to be held on June 25 is being organised in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
23 Jun, 2015, 04.00 PM IST
India expresses concerns over certain agri imports from CLMVFarmer's associations had criticised the Centre for signing the FTA with Asean. The trade pact came into force in 2010. The import duties h...
11 Dec, 2014, 03.17 PM IST
Kerala Chief Minister distributes Agri-cardKerala government is thinking of making available interest free loans to farmers, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said.
04 Mar, 2014, 07.58 PM IST
- Policy for higher agriculture education on the anvil
National policy for Higher Agriculture Education is being developed to contribute to achieve the targeted four per cent growth in agricultu...
15 Jun, 2012, 06.27 PM IST
- Federal Bank aims to have 50 branches in Gujarat by 2015
Kerala-based Federal Bank today said it aimed at almost doubling its branches to 50 across Gujarat by year 2015.
09 Mar, 2012, 07.46 PM IST
- Centre says no proposal to ban forward trading in essential items
The government on Tuesday said there is no proposal to ban futures trading in essential commodities to control inflation.
02 Mar, 2011, 12.51 AM IST
- No takers for Antony’s opposition to Indo-Asean FTA
Defence minister A K Antony’s views may count in Congress, but his opinion on economic matters seems to have little support within the Cabi...
25 Jul, 2009, 03.23 AM IST
- Kerala may lose agri-commodity economy status
One of the oldest monopolies in history, Kerala’s leadership in pepper, is under threat. Karnataka is fast emerging as a major producer.
21 Feb, 2009, 12.19 AM IST
- APEDA to set up infra for storage of bananas in country
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Exports Development Authority (APEDA) will set up infrastructure for storage of bananas in key clu...
29 Oct, 2007, 05.00 PM IST
- Centre extends relief to farmers in 30 districts
The centre is planning to offer a special assistance package for 30 distressed districts in four states of Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka a...
11 Apr, 2006, 12.46 AM IST