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Will hike import duty on sugar to 40 per cent: Ram Vilas Paswan

New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): After a high delegation meeting called by the Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, he said that they will hike import duty on sugar to 40 per cent as against the present 15 per cent. The decision and other such decisions came in order to discuss ways to bail out the sugar industry that is unable to pay Rs 11,000 crore dues to sugarcane growers. He said that the ministry will extend sugar export subsidy of Rs 3,300 per tonne till September this year and will provide additional interest free loan of Rs. 4,400 crore to cash-strapped sugar mills to make payments to sugarcane farmers. Jun 23, 2014
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Inadequate rainfall irks farmers in Aurangabad

Aurangabad, June 22 (ANI): Lack of rainfall in Aurangabad worried farmers, who fear drought like situation. Farmers of Marathawada region in Aurangabad have been experiencing difficult times since past three years as they have witnessed extreme drought, untimely rain and hail storm. In the current situation, farmers are upset due to inadequate rainfall. President of Farmer Association of Marathawada, Jayaji Suryavanshi, said hopes after initial rainfall were diminished as now there is no sign of monsoon. Jun 22, 2014
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Ancient Parasite Uncovered from Burial Site in Syria

Scientists have unearthed some primitive human parasite infection from Syria. The parasite was found in ancient burial site in Syria. The eggs of the parasite that is known to infect people even today, was also found close to the burial site of a child who is believed to have lived about 6,200 years ago in an primitive farming community. Jun 21, 2014
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AP Governor Narasimhan addresses Assembly

Hyderabad, June 21 (ANI): Governor ESL Narasimhan on Saturday addressed the first session of the post-bifurcation Andhra Pradesh Assembly. While addressing the session he said that the government will accommodate reservations for Kapus without impacting other backward castes. The Government will give top priority to Information Technology in the new State and measures will be taken to end farmers' agony. Incentives will be given to industries set up in AP. Jun 21, 2014
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AP Governor Narasimhan addresses Assembly

Hyderabad, June 21 (ANI): Governor ESL Narasimhan on Saturday addressed the first session of the post-bifurcation Andhra Pradesh Assembly. While addressing the session he said that the government will accommodate reservations for Kapus without impacting other backward castes. The Government will give top priority to Information Technology in the new State and measures will be taken to end farmers' agony. Incentives will be given to industries set up in AP. Jun 21, 2014
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It Happens: Kashmir organises fair to draw youth towards agriculture

Srinagar, June 20 (ANI): Local authorities in India's northern Jammu and Kashmir state organised an agriculture fair to attract youth towards one of the oldest professions of the country. The fair was held to boost agriculture sector and make people aware of latest technologies in farming. The fair saw participation of farmers, agriculturists and people in large numbers. Farmers said the fair was helpful in providing knowledge but added it should be organised on grass-root levels too for greater reach. The agriculture sector forms the backbone of Kashmir's economy. Thousands of people depend upon farming for their livelihood. Jun 20, 2014
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BSP slams SP for bad governance ahead of UP Assembly Session

Lucknow, June 19 (ANI): Ahead of the first Uttar Pradesh Assembly Session the BSP slammed the ruling SP government for bad governance in the state. BSP leader Swami Prasad Maurya said that the SP government has failed to control law and order and provide security to the people of the state. Maurya said that the SP officials promote crime by not taking action against the offenders. He added that the BSP will raise all issues of power crisis, crime against women and farmers which have become common in the state. Jun 19, 2014
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India reintroduces onion export price to help curb inflation

New Delhi/Chandigarh, June 18 (ANI): India on Tuesday set a minimum export price for onions of $300 per tonne to discourage overseas shipments amid an inflation scare that threatens to stoke public anger over rising prices at local food markets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made tackling inflation as his top priority after widespread resentment about rising prices contributed to the exit of the previous government last month. After wholesale price inflation accelerated to a five-month high in May, the new government imposed the price rule on onions three months after the previous administration withdrew it. After a meeting with the representatives of various ministries on Tuesday, he said certain measures have been advised to the states to crackdown on hoarders. Meanwhile, to help the farmers he added that government had advised states to de-list fruits and vegetables so that farmers can save on the middle man's commission. Jun 18, 2014
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