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    Three Endangered Malayan Tiger Cubs Born At Busch Gardens Tampa

    TAMPA, Fla:  Three endangered Malayan tiger cubs, two males and one female, were born at Busch Gardens Tampa Sunday, March 31. These births are critical to help preserve the species.  Scientists estimate that only 500 remain in the wild. Each cub weighs between six and seven pounds, and is currently being monitored around the clock […]

    Environment

    Mainstream Renewable Power Sponsors Irish Quest for Arctic Passage World First

    Global wind and solar company, Mainstream Renewable Power today announced its sponsorship of a rowing expedition attempting a world first through the infamous Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic this summer. Three experienced Irish adventurers and one Canadian are attempting to become the first ever people to cross the 3,000 km passage by human power […]

    Agriculture

    Much-awaited Mango Mela Begins at METRO Wholesale!

    Mumbai : Summer announces the arrival of the King of Fruits – the Mango – at METRO Wholesale’s much anticipated Mango Mela.  With the onset of the mango season, METRO is offering its customers a wide variety of mangoes at wholesale rates, including loose and boxed Alphonsos, Neelam, Totapuri, Baneshan (Banganpally) and Payree, as well […]

    Agriculture

    Europe Bans Bee-harming Pesticides

    In a historic first, Europe will impose a continent-wide ban on pesticides alleged to harm bees. Across the globe, hives of honeybees are dying off in a phenomenon known as colony collapse disorder. Bees as pollinators are are vital for food production. Among the proposed culprits for bee deaths are chemicals called neonicotinoids found in […]

    Environment

    Europe Bans Bee-harming Pesticides

    In a historic first, Europe will impose a continent-wide ban on pesticides alleged to harm bees. Across the globe, hives of honeybees are dying off in a phenomenon known as colony collapse disorder. Bees as pollinators are are vital for food production. Among the proposed culprits for bee deaths are chemicals called neonicotinoids found in […]

    Agriculture

    National Food Security Bill 2011 moved in LS

    Minister for Food and Public Distribution System, Prof. K V Thomas moved the National Food Security Bill 2011 in the Lok Sabha today amidst noisy scenes. As soon as the House reassembled at 3 PM, BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal members trooped into the well demanding the setting up of a Supreme Court monitored Special […]

    Agriculture

    Govt cuts subsidy on P&K fertilisers; to ensure MRP comes down

    The Cabinet slashed subsidy on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers such as DAP for this fiscal in view of falling global prices, a move that could help the govt save Rs 5,000 crore. Although the subsidy has been reduced, the government expects the maximum retail price (MRP) of Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and Muriate of Potash […]

    Agriculture Economy

    Over 27 lakh quintals of sugar produced by Haryana mill co-ops : state govt data

    In Haryana, the co-operative sugar mills have produced more than 27.06 lakh quintals of sugar by crushing 290.60 lakh quintals of sugarcane in the current crushing season.Giving this information a government spokesman said that the last year in 2011-12 309.43 lakh quintals of sugarcane were crushed. He said that during this period the Gohana, Shahbad, […]

    Agriculture Economy

    Govt may reduce export price of FCI wheat: Thomas

    Amid poor response from private traders for wheat export bids, Food Minister K V Thomas on Tuesday said that the government may consider reducing the benchmark price of the grain to make exports viable and clear surplus stocks. Last month, the Centre had allowed an extra 5 million tonnes of wheat exports from its godowns […]

    Environment

    U’khand govt to take up eco-sensitive zone issue with Centre

    The Uttarakhand Cabinet has opposed a central gazette notification declaring a 4,171.59 km stretch between Gomukh and Uttarkashi as eco-sensitive zone, saying it would severely affect development in the region. It also authorised Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna to take up the issue with the Centre, official sources said on Tuesday. At a meeting chaired by […]

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