GM Mustard: It's risk factor which concerns us more, observes Supreme CourtThe apex court is hearing separate pleas by activist Aruna Rodrigues and NGO 'Gene Campaign' seeking a moratorium on the release of any gen...
24 Jan, 2023, 07.12 PM IST
Centre says opposition to GM crops based on unfounded fearsThe Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) had submitted that the average prices of refined palm oil, soy oil and mustard oil are incre...
11 Nov, 2022, 04.04 PM IST
Govt advisory on illegal 'Genetically Modified' crops soonSeveral cases of cultivation of illegal GM crops have been reported from across states in the last few months, prompting the Centre to step...
18 Jan, 2020, 07.38 AM IST
Delhi High Court no to use of solar control black films in carsThe court said there are technologies available, by which an individual, who is suffering from the rare genetic disorder caused by UV rays,...
21 Jan, 2018, 10.20 AM IST
GEAC to meet tomorrow to discuss GM mustardThe much-debated issue of GM mustard will be discussed tomorrow at a meeting of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), the apex...
03 Jan, 2016, 11.28 AM IST
How GM crops can eliminate hungerThe country requires genetically-engineered crops to meet the rising demand for food and non-food crops as incomes rise.
01 Aug, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Veerappa Moily clears field trials of genetically modified cropsIt will also open the floodgates for trials of 53 other food crops, which could be taken up as early as the next meeting of the GEAC in lat...
28 Feb, 2014, 05.14 AM IST
- Have sought rejection of recommendations on GM crop trials: Govt
A Technical Expert Committee constituted by SC had suggested 10 years moratorium on field trial of GM crops in its interim-report, he added.
01 Mar, 2013, 04.35 PM IST
- Supreme Court refuses to ban open field trials of GM crops, next hearing on November 9
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to ban open field trials on genetically modified crops despite a court-appointed expert panel recommend...
30 Oct, 2012, 04.20 PM IST
- GEAC meeting to discusss GM food imports
The much debated issue of illegal GM food imports will be discussed tomorrow at a meeting of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GE...
25 Jun, 2008, 12.13 AM IST
- SC shows green light for GM crop field trials
The Supreme Court has allowed a panel to examine applications for initiating research and field trials involving genetically modified crops...
15 Feb, 2008, 03.06 AM IST
- States, UTs told to form panel for Bt crop trial
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that state governments and UTs have been instructed to constitute state biotechnology co-ordinati...
21 Sep, 2007, 03.06 AM IST
- Govt seeks changes in GM crop field trial order
The centre on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking modifications in its order on filed trials of genetically modified (GM) crops.
14 Sep, 2007, 02.00 AM IST
- Decks cleared for field trials of GM crops
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Centre to conduct approved field trials of genetically modified (GM) seeds in the country subject ...
09 May, 2007, 12.19 AM IST
- SC allows approved field trials of GM crops
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Centre to conduct approved field trials of genetically modified (GM) seeds in the country subject ...
08 May, 2007, 08.05 PM IST
- SC allows field trial of genetically modified mustard
The Supreme Court on Friday gave a green signal to field trial of genetically modified variety of mustard crop - DMH-11.
14 Oct, 2006, 02.33 AM IST
- AP urges Centre to consult states on transgenic varieties
Fighting a spirited legal battle against US biotech major Monsanto on its "astronomical" trait value for Bt Cotton seeds, the Andhra Prades...
27 Jul, 2006, 12.20 PM IST