arm The Global Harmonised Submission Transport Standard (GHSTS) has been published By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 10:02:00 GMT The first version of the Globally Harmonised Submission and Transport Standard was published May 2014. The GHSTS is a standardised set of technical specifications used to assemble electronic files for any pesticide package in a predefined manner. Once the files are assembled according to the specifications, they can be transferred from a business entity to a regulatory authority and can be extracted for use in a regulatory process. Full Article
arm Global Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR): Proposal for a harmonised list of pollutant By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:54:00 GMT PRTR have been established throughout the world to track releases and transfers of potentially harmful chemicals. But most of the PRTR systems were designed without considering comparability, each PRTR has its own requirement of reporting chemicals and sectors. To harmonise globally, OECD reviewed the reporting chemicals and sectors across PRTR systems and produced proposal for harmonised lists of reporting pollutants. Full Article
arm Release of the Global Harmonised Submission Transport Standard (GHSTS) version 2.0 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:19:00 GMT GHSTS is a standardised set of technical specifications for assembling electronic files for pesticide registration in a predefined manner. Once assembled according to the GHSTS, the dossier files can be transferred from a business to a regulatory authority and can be used in a regulatory process. Version 2.0 includes improved lifecycle management of documents over a series of submissions for one pesticide (or other) regulatory action. Full Article
arm Safety of novel foods and feeds and on the harmonisation of regulatory oversight in biotechnology By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:17:00 GMT A major fruit crop of temperate regions, APPLE is consumed worldwide as fresh fruit, juice and other food products. This consensus document provides science-based key insights for the regulatory assessment of the environmental safety of genetically-engineered products: taxonomy, reproductive biology, genetics, hybridisation and introgression, and ecology. Full Article
arm Inside Salman Khan's Panvel farmhouse: Actor bonds with Jacqueline, Iulia Vantur, and Waluscha - entertainment - Mid-Day By news.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:08:00 GMT Inside Salman Khan's Panvel farmhouse: Actor bonds with Jacqueline, Iulia Vantur, and Waluscha - entertainment Mid-DaySalman Khan on life during the lockdown: This is the longest I have been sitting idle India TodayTere Bina teaser: Salman Khan romances Jacqueline Fernandez in his ‘cheapest production’. Watch Hindustan TimesSalman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez share the inspiration behind their upcoming track 'Tere Bina' in the Times of IndiaSalman Khan reveals lockdown journey and COVID-19 relief initiatives NEWS9 liveView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
arm Corbynistas accuse Sir Keir Starmer of plotting a 'betrayal' of his vow to abolish tuition fees By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:56:41 +0100 Jeremy Corbyn's backers claim the new Labour Party leader wants to review his predecessor's £7.2 billion pledge, despite promising to honour it during the recent leadership contest. Full Article
arm Qantas passengers are outraged after being left on the tarmac in a 'boiling plane' for FOUR HOURS By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 16 Nov 2019 15:16:38 GMT QF171 left Melbourne at just after 9am on Saturday morning but a mechanical issue meant its intended landing in Wellington at 2.35pm was aborted and the plane diverted to an air base with no customs. Full Article
arm Lawyer: Deputy led armed group to black teen's home By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:17:44 GMT An armed group of white people knocked on the door of Monica Shepard. The group demanded to know information about a young missing girl. Among the mob was an off-duty Sheriff's deputy. Full Article
arm Trump says US will start buying $3billion of agricultural goods from farmers to give to food banks By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:54:06 GMT President Trump announced the $3billion food buy - part of April's $16billion farmer assistance program - would begin next week, as unemployment continues to soar in the US. Full Article
arm Sh. Jagannath Sharma. vs Himachal Road Transport ... on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. Himachal Road Transport Corporation Mandi Depot through its Regional Manager at Mandi H.P. 3. Himachal Road Transport Corporation Rohru Depot through its Regional Manager at Rohru H.P. 4. Himachal Road Transport Corporation Shimla through its Managing Director at Shimla H.P. (HRTC Head Office)Shimla-III ......Respondents/Opposite parties Coram Hon'ble Justice P.S. Rana (R) President Hon'ble Ms. Sunita Sharma Member Hon'ble Mr. R.K. Verma Member Whether approved for reporting?1 Yes. For Appellant : Mr. Amit Kanwar Advocate. For Respondents : Mr. Dhiraj Kanwar Advocate. JUSTICE P.S. RANA (R) PRESIDENT: Full Article
arm Rajeev Kumar Sharma vs The State Of Bihar, Its Chief ... on 28 April, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0530 List this case on 11.05.2020, in order to enable learned counsel for the State to file counter affidavit. (S. Kumar, J) ranjan/- U Full Article
arm Narmada Khand Swabhiman Sena vs State Of M.P Ors on 1 October, 2014 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0530 Counsel for Respondent Shri Sachin K. Verma,Adv. Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 8: Shri D.S.Kanesh, DFO Counsel for Respondent No. 2: Shri Rajendra Babbar, Adv. Counsel for Respondent No. 5: Shri Naman Nagrath, Sr. Adv. with Mr. Qasim Ali, Adv. Counsel for Respondent No. 6 & 7: Shri Om Shankar Shrivastav, Adv. & Shri Dharamvir Sharma, Adv. Dated : October 1st, 2014 J U D GEM E N T 1. This Application was originally filed as Writ Petition No. 6930/2009 in the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur as Public Interest Litigation. In pursuance of the order dated 05.12.2013 of the Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh in consonance with the judgement dated 9th August, 2012 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Bhopal Gas Peedith Mahila Udyog Sangathan and Others Vs. Union of India & Others (2012) 8 SCC 326, the Writ Petition was transferred to the Central Zone Bench, National Green Tribunal, Bhopal and was registered as Original Application No.114/2013. The matter was listed for hearing on 13-1- 2014 since the Hon'ble High Court, while ordering the transfer of the case, directed that the parties shall appear before this Tribunal on 13-1-2014. Full Article
arm Ved Prakash Tripathi vs Director General Armed Forces ... on 6 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 4. Saransh Biotech Pvt. Ltd Opposite Party No. 4 5. Aarav Pharmaceuticals Opposite Party No. 5 6. Laxmi Pharma Opposite Party No. 6 7. M C Pharma Opposite Party No. 7 8. Maa Ambey Enterprises Opposite Party No. 8 9. Goyal Pharma Opposite Party No. 9 10. MD Medical Store Opposite Party No. 10 CORAM Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta Chairperson Ms. Sangeeta Verma Member Mr. Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi Member ORDER UNDER SECTION 26(2) OF THE COMPETITION ACT, 2002 Full Article
arm Regarding Alleged Irregularities In Providing Fund To Farmers Under ... on 6 December, 2019 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0530 श्री रोड़मल नागर (राजगढ़): मेरा संसदीय क्षेत्र राजगढ़ मध्य प्रदेश मुख्यत:कृषि पर आधारित क्षेत्र है और यहां खेती-किसानी ही जीवनयापन का मुख्य आधार है ।…(व्यवधान) देश में पहली बार अन्नदाता किसानों की वास्तविक परिस्थितियों को समझकर मोदी सरकार ने किसानों की आय को दोगुना करने का लक्ष्य तय किया है ।…(व्यवधान) इस क्रम में प्रधान मंत्री जी द्वारा किसान सम्मान निधि के वितरण का एक ऐतिहासिक निर्णय लिया है,किंतु मध्य प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा किसानों को उनके हित से वंचित करते हुए अनावश्यक रूप से लटकाया और भटकाया जा रहा है ।…(व्यवधान) कभी खातों को अपडेट करने या किसानों के वैरिफिकेशन की सूची को अपेडट करने के नाम पर भ्रष्टाचार किया जा रहा है ।…(व्यवधान) विशेषकर मेरे संसदीय क्षेत्र के अधिकांश किसानों को किसान सम्मान निधि की किश्तें नहीं मिली हैं ।…(व्यवधान) Full Article
arm Rajesh Sharma vs J&K Service Selection Board And ... on 5 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Ordered accordingly. (RAJESH BINDAL) JUDGE Jammu 05.05.2020 Paramjeet Whether the order is speaking: Yes/No. Whether the order is reportable: Yes/No. PARAMJEET SINGH 2020.05.06 14:02 I am approving this document Full Article
arm Dharmraj S/O Balkishan vs State Of Rajasthan on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 This Court further finds that on 17th April, 2020, this Court had also made efforts to contact to the lawyer but he did not respond. Accordingly, this Court is left with no other option except to adjourn this case. This Court also finds that if learned counsel has moved an application for listing of the bail application, he is expected to be available on either mode of communication with him. Full Article
arm Patal Paul And Anr vs Keshor Singh Barman And 4 Ors on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 1. None entered appearance on behalf of the petitioners. Further service report on the respondent Nos. 2 to 5 is yet to be received by the Registry. Accordingly, list after three weeks on a date to be fixed by the Registry. JUDGE Comparing Assistant Full Article
arm Junmani Barman And Anr vs The State Of Assam on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 JUDGE Comparing Assistant Full Article
arm Pranab Kr. Sharma vs The State Of Assam on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 By this application under Section 438 CrPC, the petitioner namely, Pranab Kr. Sharma is seeking pre arrest bail apprehending his arrest in All Women Police Station Case No. 57/2020 registered under Sections 376/313/498(A) of the IPC corresponding to G.R. No. 4553/2020. The informant on 29.03.2020 lodged a written ejahar before the Officer-in-Charge of All Women Police Station alleging that the petitioner raped her prior to her marriage with him. Page No.# 2/3 On 14.05.2018 the petitioner married the informant secretly at Kolkata Kalighat Temple and Court marriage between them took place at Guwahati on 18.12.2018 before the Marriage Officer, Kamrup Metro, Guwahati. It is also alleged by the informant that because of their wedlock though she was pregnant, the petitioner forcefully aborted her. It is stated by the informant that she is serving in the office of the Assam Real Estate and Infrastructure Developer's Association (AREIDA) at Guwahati since 2015 and that the petitioner is the lone Director of the said Office and that at present she is residing in the house of the petitioner at New Guwahati. The informant also stated that only after her marriage with the petitioner she could come to know that she is his fourth wife. The informant alleged that the petitioner is physically and mentally torturing her, has his eyes on the money of her mother and her family members and that he is harassing her in all counts of her life and may even through her from the house at New Guwahati wherein she is residing now and from her job at AREIDA. Full Article
arm Smt. Kamla Sharma vs North Delhi Municipal ... on 6 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 1. This writ petition is filed by the petitioner seeking to impugn the show cause notice dated 15.09.2014, the demolition order dated 29.04.2015, the order of the ATMCD dated 10.08.2016 and the order of the Appellate Authority dated 10.08.2018. 2. The case of the petitioner is that the property bearing No. 8770/14B, Shidi Pura, Karol Bagh, Delhi (measuring 85 sq. yards) was purchased by Late Sh.Prem Nath Shrama, husband of the petitioner on 20.09.1982. Prior to the said property, he had also purchased the adjacent property bearing No. 8771/14 B (measuring 160 sq. yards) on 28.10.1972. Sh. Prem Nath Sharma died on 11.05.1996. Pursuant to a Will, the petitioner became the absolute owner of the two properties. Full Article
arm Shri Sarmukh Singh And Ors. vs Govt. Of N.C.T. Of Delhi And Ors. on 6 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (JUDGMENT) 1. This Writ Petition is filed seeking appropriate order for setting aside the sealing order dated 5.1.2019 and a direction to deseal the premises being Khasra No.257, Village Siraspur, Delhi. 2. The case of the petitioner is that since 1988 the petitioners have been enjoying the property and spending huge amounts on the same. In 2011 a threat was extended to dispossess the petitioners without following due process of law. The petitioner thereafter filed three separate Writ Petitions which were disposed of by this court on 22.2.2011 directing the petitioners to file appropriate petition for declaration of their rights with respect to the land in their possession. The respondent/Gaon Sabha were permitted to file W.P.(C) 1355/2019 Page 1 of 7 ejectment proceedings against the petitioner and till disposal of the ejectment proceedings protection was given to the petitioner. Full Article
arm Ajanta Pharma Ltd. vs Zuventus Healthcare Ltd. on 6 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 CS(COMM) 336/2019 Page 1 of 21 2. Case of the plaintiff in the suit is that the plaintiff is dealing in the medicinal and pharmaceutical product under the mark AMADAY which is used for treatment of high blood pressure, heart disease and the defendant is selling its drug under the name ANADAY which is deceptively similar to the plaintiff's well-known registered trademark and amounts to infringement of the plaintiff's rights in its trademark; even though the drug produced and sold by the defendant under the trademark ANADAY is used for treatment of breast cancer. 3. As per the plaintiff, plaintiff first obtained the title in the trademark AMADAY by its first application bearing No. 747783 on 10th July, 1997 and thereafter started using the said trademark AMADAY from 2001. On 4th February, 2008 defendant filed its application bearing No. 1649587 for the impugned mark ANADAY which was duly opposed by the plaintiff and the defendant did not pursue the said application and vide order dated 15 th March, 2016 of the Trade Mark Registry, the same was declared abandoned. On 8th October, 2016 defendant filed another trademark application for registration of the trademark ANADAY vide application No. 3384539 in Class 5 which is currently pending. In the third week of June, 2019 the representative of the plaintiff came across defendant's medicinal preparation AMADAY at Delhi, and hence the suit. Full Article
arm Salik Ram Vishwakarma vs State Of Chhattisgarh 5 ... on 7 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hon'ble Shri Justice Ram Prasanna Sharma Order On Board 07.5.2020 1. This is an application filed under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail to the applicant, who has been arrested in connection with crime No.32/2020 registered at Police Station Sariya, Distt. Raigarh Chhattisgarh for the offence punishable under Section 34(2) & 59(A) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act. 2. Case of the prosecution, in brief, is that 10 bulk liters of illicit liquor was seized by the police from the present applicant. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is in detention since 19.4.2020. He further submits that applicant has been falsely implicated in the case, therefore, he may be released on bail. 2 Full Article
arm Dharmraj Jat vs Border Security Force on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 PIO/BSF communicated rejection of the RTI application invoking Section 24 of the RTI Act, vide online reply dated 17.12.2019. Meanwhile, the appellant had filed a First Appeal dated 16.12.2019, which was not adjudicated. Aggrieved by denial of information, the appellant filed the instant Second Appeal before the Commission. Proceedings during hearing: Due to nation-wide lockdown being observed, to prevent the spread of the pandemic of COVID-19, hearings are being conducted through audio conference. The Appellant participated in the hearing on being contacted on his telephone number: 96xxxxxx14 and reiterated the facts of the case stating that he is aggrieved on being denied any information about the marks obtained by him. Full Article
arm M/S Sharma Trading Company vs State Of Haryana And Others on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 ---- Present: Mr. Naveen Sharma (Bhardwaj), Advocate for the petitioner. **** Lalit Batra, J.(Oral) Case has been taken up for hearing through Video Conferencing. Notice of motion. Mr. Sharad Aggarwal, AAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 5. At this juncture, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that representation dated 20.04.2020 (Annexure P-5) moved by petitioner is still pending before respondent No.4-Sub Divisional Magistrate, Loharu, District Bhiwani and the said authority may be asked to decide the said representation at the earliest. Learned State counsel has given concurrence to the above said contention of learned counsel for the petitioner. Full Article
arm BRITs 2020: Ellie Goulding sips on an espresso martini and shows off her VERY toned arms By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:50:43 GMT The Love Me Like You Do hitmaker, 33, posted several fun updates to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday night as she enjoyed an espresso martini. Full Article
arm Heart-stopping moment armed police Taser suspect after high speed chase By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:27:15 GMT Officers in the Trojan Proactive Unit recognised a car with links to criminal activity and set off in pursuit of the driver in Barnet on April 14, with a high speed chase unfolding in broad daylight. Full Article
arm Indian pharmacist dies after drinking chemical mix they made to come up with coronavirus treatment By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:41:47 GMT K Sivanesan, 47, and his colleague Rajkumar worked for a herbal medicine company and tested their treatment - a mix of nitric oxide and sodium nitrate - at a home in southern Chennai city. Full Article
arm Massive $310million relief package is announced for drought-affected Aussie farmers and communities By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:55:33 GMT Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro announced the $310million package for drought-affected farmers and communities. Full Article
arm Corbynistas accuse Sir Keir Starmer of plotting a 'betrayal' of his vow to abolish tuition fees By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:56:41 GMT Jeremy Corbyn's backers claim the new Labour Party leader wants to review his predecessor's £7.2 billion pledge, despite promising to honour it during the recent leadership contest. Full Article
arm Willie Walsh under fire for BA cuts that spare Spain arm By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:30:50 GMT Willie Walsh, the chief executive of BA's parent IAG faces a grilling before the Transport Select Committee for cutting up to 12,000 BA jobs - more than a quarter of its workforce. Full Article
arm Ana de Armas is a vision of spring as she steps out in a marigold singlet for dog walk in Venice By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:19:40 GMT Ana de Armas was a vision of spring on Saturday when she stepped out in a marigold colored singlet for a walk around her Venice neighborhood with her dog. Full Article
arm Ryan Phillippe, 45, shows off his toned arms in a tank top as he keeps fit with a jog in Los Angeles By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:54:49 GMT Ryan Phillippe showed off his toned arms in a tank top as he kept fit with a jog in Los Angeles this weekend. The 45-year-old Cruel Intentions star looked every inch the Hollywood heartthrob. Full Article
arm Samantha Armytage rages at 'scammers' using her name and image on fake adverts By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:23:55 GMT Samantha Armytage has hit out at 'scammers' using her name on bogus adverts. Full Article
arm Armed Forces personnel hit by same pension tax trap that 'fuelled the NHS staffing crisis' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 21:01:11 GMT Almost 4,000 members of the Armed Forces pension scheme breached their annual allowance in 2017-18. This puts them at risk of five or six-figure tax bills under changes introduced in 2016. Full Article
arm The Management Of M/S Recipharm ... vs G Vasanthkumr on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. The petitioner claims to be a private limited company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 and is engaged in the activity of manufacture of pharmaceutical medicines. The respondents/workmen 12 were working in the establishment of the petitioner- management and they individually filed claim petitions under Section 10 (4-A) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, read with Amendment Act, 1988 (Karnataka) contending that they were terminated from service without any valid reasons and sought for reinstatement with backwages and consequential benefits. Labour Court after analyzing the material evidence allowed the claim petitions as aforesaid. Being aggrieved, the Management is before this Court. Full Article
arm Ranjit Kumar Sharma vs The State Of Jharkhand on 7 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 --------- For the Petitioner : Mr. Suraj Singh, Advocate For the State : Mr. P. K. Jaiswal, A.P.P. --------- th 06/Dated: 07 May, 2020 1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he shall file the requisites of notice under registered cover with A/D as well as under ordinary process, to be served upon O.P. No.02, at the earliest. 2. On prayer of learned counsel for the petitioner, office to list this case on 09.06.2020. (AMITAV K. GUPTA, J.) Chandan/- Full Article
arm M.Karmegam vs The State Of Tamil Nadu on 24 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is closed. 24.03.2020 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No SML To 1.The Third Additional District Judge / PCR Court, Madurai. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, State of Tamil Nadu, Melur, Madurai District. 2/4 http://www.judis.nic.in CRL.O.P.(MD)No.5163 of 2020 3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Melavalavu Police Station, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. Full Article
arm Pak Army major among six killed in roadside bomb attack By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:12:52 +0530 At least six security personnel, including an Army major, were killed when a roadside bomb struck a patrol vehicle in southwestern Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, close to the border with Iran. The Army on Friday said in a statement that a vehicle of paramilitary Frontier Corps was targeted through a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) in Kech district's Buleda area, about 14 km from the Iran border. A major and five soldiers were killed while one soldier was injured, according to the Army. Baloch militants on Saturday claimed responsibility for the attack. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in a statement said the roadside bomb was planted by its operatives and it will continue its struggle until the establishment of an independent homeland and a free society". BLA is a banned entity in Pakistan. It was also declared a terrorist group by the US in 2019. Security sources said the route where the explosion took place was monitored round the clock because of ... Full Article
arm Lawyer: Deputy led armed group to black teen's home By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:26:52 +0530 A sheriff's deputy in North Carolina is facing criminal charges after authorities said he led a group of armed people to the wrong home in a search for a missing girl. New Hanover County District Attorney Ben David said Friday that Jordan Kita, who worked in the New Hanover Sheriff's Office, will be charged with trespassing and breaking and entering. Kita led an armed group May 3 to the home of Dameon Shepard, a senior at Laney High School in Wilmington, according to James W. Lea, a lawyer for Shepard's family who is preparing a civil lawsuit. The all-white group tried unsuccessfully to force its way into the home of Shepard, who is black, news outlets reported. Kita was looking for Lekayda Kempisty, a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier that day. She was later found safe. In its effort to find Lekayda, Kita's group was searching for someone named Josiah who used to live next door. Shepard told news outlets that he repeatedly tried to point out to the group that they had Full Article
arm Potato farming and innovation By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 +0000 Despite lack of support from policy-makers, potato farmers continue to deploy indigenously developed production and storage techniques, says Virendar Khatana. Full Article
arm Caveat from farm debt waiver scheme By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Serious and rampant irregularities exposed by the CAG audit of the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 hold important cautionary advice for the government as it seeks to launch direct cash transfers. Himanshu Upadhyaya analyses. Full Article
arm ASEAN trade agreement will hurt Kerala farmers By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 India's share in international trade has increased from 0.7 percent to 1 percent, which is a remarkable achievement, some say. In the meantime, lakhs of farmers in Kerala are being adversely affected by reduction of import tariffs on edible oils, spices and other cash crops. Thomas Varghese delves deeper. Full Article
arm Narmada rehabilitation scam exposed By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0000 A simple way to claim that everyone affected by dam construction is properly rehabilitated is to make a list of affected persons - and then leave off thousands of them from the list. This has been the history of rehabilitation in the Narmada valley. Himanshu Upadhyaya notes that after many years, the game isn't quite adding up in the courts. Full Article
arm No children on the farm By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 +0000 Following allegations of wide-spread child labour in their business activities, foreign and Indian agri-business firms pledge to reform themselves. An update from The India Committe of the Netherlands. Full Article
arm Moneylenders harassing Warangal farmers By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 A moratorium on loan recoveries is supposed to bring distressed farmers a bit of relief. But in the Parakal region of Warangal district, the Andhra Pradesh government's directive has taken farmers from the fire to the frying pan, says one farmer. Kondal Rao has more. Full Article
arm Importing a farming crisis By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 India is unilaterally opening its doors to imports of wheat at a time when several contentious issues remain to be settled in the World Trade Organisation. This deliberate step up will result in serious consequences, and weaken the country's bargaining power, writes Ashok B Sharma. Full Article
arm Child labour in Gujarat's cottonseed farms By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Labour contractors and large landowners continue to employ children, often exposing them to vulnerable situations. Extreme poverty in Rajasthan's tribal districts fuels the practice. Pradeep Baisakh reports. Full Article
arm Natural farmers of Punjab By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 During the last four to five years, the soil in several parts of Punjab has been regenerated and rejuvenated. Natural farmers are convinced it is working. The movement is led by experienced farmers who believe in Guru Nanak's tenet of Sarbat da bhala (well being of all). Umendra Dutt writes about the transformative work hundreds of farmers are doing. Full Article
arm Renew lapsed farmers' insurance policies By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Calls for the renewal of hundreds of thousands of lapsed insurance policies have begun, reports P Sainath. Full Article