Drought of the century likely to take grain output down to 183 million tonne
New Delhi: Due to the worst drought in last 120 years, the foodgrain output in 2002-03 will mark a sharp decline of 13.61 per cent against record a production of 212.02 million tonne last year, according to recent official advance estimates.
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Power ministry allowed to move SC on Kurdukar Panel issue
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has allowed the ministry of power to move the Supreme Court against the Maharashtra government with regard to the terms of reference of the Justice SP Kurdukar Commission inquiring into the Centre’s decision in the Dabhol power project.
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Focus on micro level to boost tourism
New Delhi: The National Advisory Council on tourism has proposed formulation of five sub-committees to prepare time-bound action plans on tourism related to heritage and culture, eco-system, adventure, health and pilgrimage.
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