Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Sudheer Pal Singh

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Sudheer Pal Singh

Aadhaar-linked gas subsidy caught in legal tangle

Aadhaar-linked gas subsidy caught in legal tangle

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2014

According to officials aware of the matter, restarting the project could mean inviting the court's 'contempt' as the case -- in which the Supreme Court has held that biometric identification cannot be a criterion for a citizen's access to welfare -- has still not been closed yet.

Monsoon revival might not make up for rainfall deficit

Monsoon revival might not make up for rainfall deficit

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2014

Drought fears will subside if the momentum generated is maintained in August.

Govt plans Rs 2 lakh-cr solar and wind power projects in deserts

Govt plans Rs 2 lakh-cr solar and wind power projects in deserts

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2014

The idea is to set up renewable energy generation capacity, including both solar and wind, along with the associated evacuation infrastructure, at a mega scale in the four Indian deserts -- Thar in Rajasthan, Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, Lahul & Spiti in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir.

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

Power Minister Piyush Goyal is keen to revive the energy sector.

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

'Will tackle power crisis in Delhi, tariff may be revised'

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

Power Minister Piyush Goyal is keen to revive the energy sector.

Monsoon: It may be 2009 all over again

Monsoon: It may be 2009 all over again

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2014

Kharif sowing till June 20 almost 18 per cent less than last year; 328 districts under watch, based on rains in the first 15 days

Monsoon makes slow march

Monsoon makes slow march

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2014

Monsoon is expected to cover central and eastern India after Tuesday.

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2014

The prices of oilseed, coarse cereals & vegetables could also be affected.

CoalMin to Modi: Focus to be on rail links, green nods

CoalMin to Modi: Focus to be on rail links, green nods

Rediff.com   29 May 2014

The ministry has also noted the controversial proposal of opening up the coal sector and restructuring of CIL.

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

Rediff.com   15 May 2014

Since 2004, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the commission's longest serving deputy chairmen, has been trying to mould it to fit into the new economic order, without much to show for his efforts.

New WPI to have bigger food basket

New WPI to have bigger food basket

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2014

Will give truer reflection on price movements of food products, impact of cereal procurement prices.

Perils of climate change: Wheat growth in UP, Punjab may fall

Perils of climate change: Wheat growth in UP, Punjab may fall

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2014

Climate change can impact the amount and quality of livestock produce,says a report released by inter-governmental panel.

Don't expect power cuts this summer

Don't expect power cuts this summer

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2014

India's hydroelectric power generation grew 17.5 per cent to 7.5 billion units in January this year from 6.4 billion units in the same month of 2012.

Tata, BSES discoms set to get Rs 8,000-cr boost

Tata, BSES discoms set to get Rs 8,000-cr boost

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2014

Rates to go up as Delhi power regulator works out plan to liquidate past dues.

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

States want Centre to share burden from 7th pay panel

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2014

State governments want the Centre to direct the 14th Finance Commission to compensate states for implementing pay scales, to be recommended by the pay panel.

Food items to weigh less in Wholesale Price Index rejig: Panel

Food items to weigh less in Wholesale Price Index rejig: Panel

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2014

According to the final recommendations of an expert committee, the weight of primary (unprocessed) food items will go down by 0.5-1.0 percentage points in the new series compared to the current one

Coal block cancellation: Miners mull taking Centre to court

Coal block cancellation: Miners mull taking Centre to court

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2014

The companies are crying foul over the cancellation of 25 blocks held by 68 firms over the past two days.

Past subsidies rollover to hit fiscal adjustment

Past subsidies rollover to hit fiscal adjustment

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2014

For 2014-15, the bill on this account is likely to be 12.8% more than in 2013-14.

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2014

India will extend the visa-on-arrival facility to all countries except eight with effect from September. The countries not covered under this single-entry e-visa facility, meant for purposes other than paid employment and education with a one-month time limit, are Pakistan, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Somalia. The facility is currently available to 11 countries, including New Zealand, Singapore, Luxembourg, Japan and Finland.

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2014

M Veerappa Moily's takeover of the environment & forests ministry last month, it appears, is turning out to be a blessing for Coal India Ltd (CIL), the world's largest coal producer.