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High noon for farmers and landlords

American farmers are getting a pay cut this year. Farm income, which peaked at $129 billion in 2013, could slide by almost a third this year to $74 billion. Grain prices have been plunging, hitting Feb 24, 2015
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UK public finances improve

A welcome boost for Britain's coffers. The biggest monthly surplus in seven years, thanks to a rise in British income tax receipts. The Office for National Statistics reported a January public Feb 20, 2015
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Apple growers cheer fresh snowfall in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 13 (ANI): Fresh spell of snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir brought respite for farming community, especially to apple-growers as it eliminated impending threat of damage in production. Paddy as well as fruit growers of valley expressed satisfaction over the moderate snowfall, saying it would provide the required impetus to agriculture in the state. The valley already has limited water resources for agricultural activities and most of the times the channels remain dry. Snowfall brings in hope of replenishing water bodies. The crops vulnerable to dry weather conditions are apples, apricots, almonds and paddy. Agriculture in Kashmir Valley is a major source of income for residents and most of the population depends on this sector. Feb 13, 2015
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Congress gets IT notice over funding

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Congress party has received an Income Tax notice over funding of Rs 10 lakh into the party’s account. Treasurer of All India Congress Committee, Motilal Vora said that the party has accepted that a cheque of Rs 10 lakh was received and it will respond to the notice accordingly. He said that the cheque was received along with a covering letter. Feb 11, 2015
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IT department issues notice to AAP over funding; politicos react

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): The income tax department has served a notice to Aam Aadmi Party seeking an explanation on charges of receiving funds from dubious sources. The notice was sent a day after the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party registered a historic win by winning 67 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly, beating major players in the state. Politicos on Wednesday reacted on the same. Feb 11, 2015