New Delhi, April 22, 2012 Press Council of India Chairman Justice Markandey Katju has proposed a joint panel of press councils from all SAARC countries which can work on related issues and also on improving relations. Officials said on April 9, he had sent a letter to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry proposing creation of the SAARC Press Council joint panel which was forwarded to the Prime Minister’s Office. The idea for the formation of the joint committee ...
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COLOMBO, January 24, 2012 Former President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam suggested that deep sea fishing, and fishing in turns in the Palk Bay, as possible solutions to resolve the contentious fisheries issue that India and Sri Lanka have been grappling with for the past few years. He suggested that of the seven days of the week, Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen should fish in turns for three days each, leaving one day for resting. During this time, both fishermen could cross each ...
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LUDHIANA, MAY 16:----- Sunflower is an important oilseed crop. Ukraine, Russia, European Union and Argentina are the main producers and suppliers of sunflower and its by products to the global market. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are the major sunflower producing states in India. Karnataka and Maharashtra account for nearly 70 % of the area and about 55 % of national production. To meet the domestic demand the country imports large quantity of edible oils. Palm oil is mainly ...
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