Last Updated: Friday, February 5, 2010, 23:59
Uttarakhand on Friday became the first state in the country to announce a ban on Bt brinjal even before the Centre takes a final decision on the introduction of the controversial genetically modified crop.
Last Updated: Friday, February 5, 2010, 19:12
Taking a tough stand at Government’s bid to introduce genetically modified Bt Brinjal in India, spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar on Thursday said it would be a sin to bring in the crop here.
Last Updated: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 15:26
Hoping to persuade Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh against allowing the production of genetically modified (GM) Bt Brinjal in India, climate NGO Greenpeace has launched an online campaign.
Last Updated: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 13:55
Terming the move to introduce Bt Brinjal as a "conspiracy" by MNCs, Madhya Pradesh government today said it would not allow GM crops and would pass a legislation, if necessary, to ban them.
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 21:12
Clarifying doubts over the government``s stand on the production of Bt Brinjal, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh said on Tuesday that no decision would be taken on the issue till after February 10.
Last Updated: Monday, February 1, 2010, 23:42
With less than 10 days to go for Environment Minister`s final call on the introduction of genetically modified brinjal, leading scientist Pushp Bhargava has warned that if Bt Brinjal is allowed it would be "a disaster".
Last Updated: Sunday, January 31, 2010, 22:52
Union Minister of state for Environment and Forest Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said the final decision on the question of allowing Bt Brinjal in the country would be taken by 10th of next month.
Last Updated: Friday, January 29, 2010, 16:09
Activists of a local organisation gate crashed into the hall where Union Minister of Environment Jairam Ramesh was participating in a seminar on Bt brinjal, protesting against the government policy on it.
Last Updated: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 12:38
Some scientists, academics, members of civil society groups and farmers across India will observe a one-day fast to protest against the possible release of the genetically modified crop Bt Brinjal for commercial cultivation.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 18:43
An association of biotechnology scientists on Wednesday appealed to the Centre to approve Bt Brinjal for commercial cultivation `without further delay for the benefit of Indian farmers and consumers.`
Last Updated: Thursday, January 21, 2010, 21:10
Countering Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar`s statement on introducing Bt brinjal in market, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said the Centre has every right to take the final decision when public safety is concerned.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 23:31
The meeting to solicit opinions of different sections on introduction of bt-brinjal held here today turned stormy.
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