India must speed up hybrid technology adoption in pulses, oilseeds to reduce imports, says PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to PMIndia must accelerate the adoption of hybrid technology in pulses and oilseeds to address production deficits, despite challenges faced by ...
08 Jan, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
Cotton University emerged from the century old college must aim at transforming itself into a research intensive university: Assam GovernorAddressing the students on the occasion of the 2nd convocation of the university at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra ,Prof. Mukhi said that ...
27 May, 2022, 11.26 PM IST
India exports jackfruit products to Germany from Bengaluru, says commerce ministryPARF represents a group of 1500 farmers with a wide coverage of around 12,000 acres. These farmers grow medicinal and aromatic herbs, cocon...
25 May, 2021, 07.43 PM IST
Pakistan explores options to import cotton from India to meet shortfallThe Economic Coordination Committee of the Khan cabinet will take a final decision on the matter, according to a report in Pakistani daily ...
28 Feb, 2021, 10.18 PM IST
India to expand cotton assistance programme to 5 more African nations in 2nd phaseIndia remains committed to building on its longstanding development partnership with Africa, especially in the field of cotton, said Smriti...
07 Oct, 2019, 09.45 PM IST
India sets up apparel training centre in NigeriaThis is a first of its kind centre in Nigeria set up in partnership with Nigeria and coincides with PM Modi's ongoing four nation visit to ...
08 Jul, 2016, 06.20 PM IST
India may extend LoCs to some African nations in agri sectorIndia is expected to extend lines of credit (LoC) to least developed African countries for joint venture business initiatives in agricultur...
10 Feb, 2016, 01.43 PM IST
Assam rolls out scheme to promote double croppingIn the function, Gogoi handed over power tillers to farmers and financial grants to several self-help groups.
16 Mar, 2015, 01.37 PM IST
Maharashtra Polls: Congress is dying due to its sins, says PM Narendra ModiPM Narendra Modi said on October 15 the people will sound the "death knell" for the 15-year-old "corrupt Congress-NCP regime in Maharashtra...
10 Oct, 2014, 08.48 PM IST
Textile Minister K S Rao chairs first meeting of Handloom BoardTextiles Minister K S Rao chaired the first meeting of the reconstituted All India Handloom Board and discussed measures taken to boost the...
18 Feb, 2014, 04.11 PM IST
India, Zimbabwe to enhance ties in pharmaceuticals, infrastructure and health sectorsIndia and Zimbabwe have decided to enhance cooperation in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, infrastructure and health to boost bilateral tie...
04 Feb, 2014, 01.46 PM IST
Narendra Modi meets PM, seeks parity in gas pricingIn a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister, Modi demanded that Gujarat be provided gas at the same rate as places like Delhi and Mumba...
06 Feb, 2013, 04.54 PM IST
- India, Africa set trade target of $90 billion by 2015
India and Africa have decided to revise bilateral trade upwards to $90 billion in the next three years, Commerce and Industry Minister Anan...
17 Mar, 2012, 07.55 PM IST
- Maran looks east as US, UK slow down
The government on Wednesday expanded the scope of its Look East policy to the textile sector, asking the industry to tap market in Japan wh...
25 Jun, 2009, 12.46 AM IST
- SBI’s MAC to finance farmers against receivables
The aim for the bank is to cross sell its product portfolio into the rural areas using the locally available organised sector.
28 Dec, 2006, 07.30 PM IST
- Wagah should have joint trade office
Stating that there was tremendous potential to increase two-way trade Capt Singh said that the unofficial indirect annual trade of $2 billi...
15 Mar, 2005, 02.10 AM IST
- Maran launches 'Focus: Africa' programme
NEW DELHI: India will soon be able to enhance trade with the sub-Saharan African region through its 'Focus: Africa' programme launched here...
31 Mar, 2002, 10.17 PM IST