Sanjeeb Mukherjee And Arup Roychoudhury

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee And Arup Roychoudhury

Lakshadweep tourism takes baby steps in 12 islands

Lakshadweep tourism takes baby steps in 12 islands

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2018

If things go as planned, the Centre will develop 12 new Lakshadweep islands under its island development programme. But they will limit their access to 'high-end' serious adventure and fun tourists -- those who won't mind spending more than Rs 15,000 for a one-night stay in some of the world's most exotic and unexplored places.

Mid-year economic review set to make a comeback

Mid-year economic review set to make a comeback

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2018

The review will not only present data, trends but also list out the achievements of the Narendra Modi government

Milk prices have been hiked, but is the crisis really over?

Milk prices have been hiked, but is the crisis really over?

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2018

India usually exports around 100,000 tonnes of skimmed milk powder annually, but the drop in international milk prices has forced it to cut exports

Dairy farmers' stir: Milk may be introduced in mid-day meal

Dairy farmers' stir: Milk may be introduced in mid-day meal

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2018

By official estimates, the country has a surplus of 300,000 tonnes of milk powder, which has led to dairies and other bulk buyers cutting liquid milk purchase thus affecting its price.

Deficient rain shrivels India's east, North-East

Deficient rain shrivels India's east, North-East

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2018

Rain deficiency in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya is 20-46 per cent less than normal as of June 17.

India's sugar output will likely hit a record 35-35.5 mn tonnes

India's sugar output will likely hit a record 35-35.5 mn tonnes

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2018

The production in Maharashtra is pegged higher at 11-11.5 million tonnes against 10.71 million tonnes

To 'expose' govt's 'betrayal' over MSP, farmers' groups plan 4-month agitation

To 'expose' govt's 'betrayal' over MSP, farmers' groups plan 4-month agitation

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2018

In the coming four months from August, agitating farmers will hold 400 meetings across the country to highlight farmers' issues and protest against government claims, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Monsoon to revive over East and North India soon

Monsoon to revive over East and North India soon

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2018

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Gujarat, have been left out, despite a strong start to the monsoon in June

The negative effect of MSP hike

The negative effect of MSP hike

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2018

Indian cotton and paddy could see their competitiveness in international markets take a hit

Farm scientists against bureaucrats as recruitment panel head

Farm scientists against bureaucrats as recruitment panel head

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2018

In a letter to the PM, they say appointing a bureaucrat will lead to regular interference in the process of talent search

Govt plans financial penalties to push crop insurance

Govt plans financial penalties to push crop insurance

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2018

Almost 30% or a third of the agriculture ministry's budget, is spent on premium for the PMFBY every year

21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater by 2020

21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater by 2020

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

At the bottom of the water index for 2016-17 are Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and Haryana, which are major producers of paddy, wheat, along with a host of horticulture crops.

MSP hike likely to fuel inflation by 50-90 bps

MSP hike likely to fuel inflation by 50-90 bps

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2018

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the decision could cost the government roughly Rs 15,000 crore.

Govt in search of prospective operator for The Ashok Hotel

Govt in search of prospective operator for The Ashok Hotel

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2018

Centre working on open-ended lease agreement to enablesale of property at the end of the agreement period

Wait gets longer for MSP announcement

Wait gets longer for MSP announcement

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2018

The provision of consultation with the states has further created confusion on MSP

Finance panel may revive sops for states

Finance panel may revive sops for states

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

Performance-based incentives were recommended by the 13th Finance Commission, but omitted by the 14th Finance Commission

Goyal runs finance ministry, but Jaitley's watching

Goyal runs finance ministry, but Jaitley's watching

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2018

While Arun Jaitley remains part of the decision making process, Piyush Goyal, who was given additional charge on May 14, attends cabinet meetings and takes the day-to-day decisions.

El Nino likely to impact monsoon this year

El Nino likely to impact monsoon this year

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2018

Monsoon revival over weekend likely, but second-half rainfall may be muted. If the rains become scarce after mid-August, the standing kharif crops might be impacted

'Ayushman Bharat' tops NITI Aayog's Sunday agenda

'Ayushman Bharat' tops NITI Aayog's Sunday agenda

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

'Where is the spirit of Team India?' asks Chandrababu Naidu.

This word-class expressway is a recipe for potential disaster

This word-class expressway is a recipe for potential disaster

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2018

The reason for the EPE's relatively low volume of traffic may lie in the lack of adequate safety measures, especially after sundown. Barring intermittent patches, the highway has no street lights.