The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Vessel-related charges for coastal ships to be cut
THE Shipping Ministry has decided to cut vessel-related charges for coastal ships by a further 10 per cent and extend the concession to coastal cargo/containers also. As per the decision, the vessel-related charges for coastal vessels shall ... More

AP to distribute one lakh acres of land to poor
THE State Government will distribute one lakh acres of agriculture land to poorer sections of society on Republic Day, the Revenue Minister, Mr D. Prasada Rao, announced here on Tuesday. In a statement, he said the Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. ... More

POLITICS

A new resolve on reforms
Speaking in Kolkata, the Prime Minister sent a bold message to the allies to be partners in progress in creating a caring economy. More

AGRICULTURAL POLICY

Pawar for import of GM oilseeds
IN a statement that could upset Indian farm lobby, Mr Sharad Pawar, Union Minister of Agriculture, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, today said there is a need to encourage import of genetically modified (GM) oilseeds and high oil content ... More

Greens shocked by Pawar's remark
"We are shocked to hear that the Minister for Agriculture has shown eagerness to bring GM oilseeds to India, rather than taking a more cautionary approach. The gross failure on the part of the Government to regulate GM crops - as happened in ... More