India claims breakthrough in mushrooms
Solan: Scientists have reported a first-ever on red reishi mushrooms. In a brief circulated to key government functionaries this week, the department of agriculture research and education has claimed that it has cracked the organic farming of this highly valued medicinal variety at a national research centre in Solan.
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DDA asked to stop work at Vasant Kunj flats
New Delhi: The Delhi high court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to stop further construction of the 400 flats at Vasant Kunj area of Delhi as it is in contravention of the master plan.
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Lessee liable to pay house tax, not licencee
New Delhi: While in one case the Delhi High Court on Tuesday held Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd to be a lessee and liable to pay house tax, in another case the company has been held to be a licensee and so cannot be taxed by Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
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$1.5-m R&D fund for knowledge industry
New Delhi: The government has decided to set up a $1.5-million fund for promoting research and development activities in knowledge-based industries such as bio-technology, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
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Experts divided over FTA with Asean
New Delhi: Trade experts in India are skeptical about New Delhis preparedness to enter into a free trade agreement with the Association of  South East Asian Nations, even as the association has expressed its willingness to work towards such an agreement.
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DMRC gets due credit for metro
New Delhi: Apparently keeping in mind the tussle between Congress and BJP in Delhi, deputy prime minister LK Advani on Tuesday urged political parties to shed adversarial role on developmental issues and focus on synergy.
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Sugar exporters want international freight rebate
New Delhi: Sugar cooperatives have demanded international freight subsidy to boost exports. Exporters now get only inland transport subsidy out of the sugar development fund as an incentive from the government.
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Foodgrain exports cross target
Mumbai: Foodgrain exports from the Central Pool have crossed the target of 150 lakh tonne during the current fiscal.
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