Kerala special prosecutor in Palmoil case resigns

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 16:30

The special prosecutor in the Palmoil import corruption case in Kerala stepped down Thursday, saying he was not happy with the vigilance department`s report in the case.

Palm oil business killing orangutans: French filmmaker

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 12:42

China, Europe and India are fuelling the high demand for palm oil, in turn leading to the rapid destruction of rainforests and the rampant killing of orangutans in Indonesia, says renowned French wildlife filmmaker Patrick Rouxel.

Maha people to get dal, sugar and palm oil at subsidised rate

Last Updated: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 17:42

In order to tackle price rise, the newly formed Maharashtra Government will provide some commodities at a subsidised rate.

Orangutans struggle to survive as palm oil booms

Last Updated: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 11:21

Cinta, a baby orangutan found lost and alone in a vast Borneo palm oil plantation, now clings to a tree at a sanctuary for the great apes, staring intently at dozens of tourists.