Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp;Amp; Asit Ranjan Mishra

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp;Amp; Asit Ranjan Mishra

Food Bill on Cabinet agenda

Food Bill on Cabinet agenda

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2013

Might discuss Ordinance route tomorrow, note circulated among ministers listing discussion topics.

FinMin for ban on pyramid marketing schemes

FinMin for ban on pyramid marketing schemes

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

No clarity yet on whether multi-level structure would escape ban.

Parliamentary panel again says phase out STT

Parliamentary panel again says phase out STT

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

The Committee, in an earlier report on the Direct Taxes Code (DTC) Bill, had favoured abolition of STT.

'Monsoon likely to be normal this year'

'Monsoon likely to be normal this year'

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2013

Expected to be over 100% of long average period.

TV owners might have to pay licensing fee

TV owners might have to pay licensing fee

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2013

Television owners might have to again shell out a licence fee- this time to fund state-owned Prasar Bharati, which runs Doordarshan and All India Radio, if a government committee has its way.

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2013

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's demand for special-category status still looks a far cry.

Coming soon: 'Milk City' in Delhi

Coming soon: 'Milk City' in Delhi

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2013

'Milk City' plans to distribute milk at rates which are almost Rs 7-10 a litre less than the current prices.

Revised food security Bill gives states more power

Revised food security Bill gives states more power

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

It does not bar any state or the Centre from continuing or launching other food-based schemes.

Budget boost likely to small and marginal farmers

Budget boost likely to small and marginal farmers

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2013

FM may announce a credit guarantee fund for Farmer Producer Organisations.

Plan expenditure may take fiscal consolidation hit

Plan expenditure may take fiscal consolidation hit

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2013

Increase in Budgetary allocation likely to be only 5.8%, the lowest in six years

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

In an e-mailed interview with Business Standard, Mark Lynas says his opposition to GM was divorced from science.

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

The 12th Plan document describes three average annual growth scenarios - 8%, 6-6.5% and 5-5.5 per cent.

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Govt to overhaul investment fund

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

From the next financial year, the government will utilise the disinvestment proceeds for recapitalisation of banks and for subscribing to the shares of Central Public Sector Enterprises and preferential allotments.

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.

E-auction likely of surplus land held by ministries

E-auction likely of surplus land held by ministries

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2012

Note proposes more checks, transparent data bank in land sale or lease.

As debate rages on GM crops, GEAC in limbo

As debate rages on GM crops, GEAC in limbo

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

The prime minister's scientific advisory council had advocated introduction of GM crops in India, but under strict regulatory mechanism.

Iran relents on Indian wheat import

Iran relents on Indian wheat import

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

To buy 200,000 tonnes by December but long-term deal prospects stuck on quality concerns; govt to consult labs

Govt allows free export of sugar in 2012-2013

Govt allows free export of sugar in 2012-2013

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

Food Min says decision on Rangarajan panel's report in a time bound manner.

Mixed reviews for Kelkar recommendation on food price

Mixed reviews for Kelkar recommendation on food price

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

While many experts said the suggestion would go a long way in bringing down the annual food subsidy expenditure, they doubt the feasibility of the idea.

Farm growth falls in FY12 on high base effect

Farm growth falls in FY12 on high base effect

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2012

The growth, below the long-term trend of about 3-3.3 per cent, prompted many experts to question the policy of over-emphasis on cereals.