Mamata wants one-year moratorium on repayment of central loans

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 20:25

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the state should be given at least a year`s moratorium on repayment of interests on central loans.

Execution moratorium not for Taliban: Pakistan President Zardari

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 10:16

Speaking during a dinner hosted by Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah in his honour, he said Taliban were non-state elements.

Pak slammed for revoking suspension of death penalty

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 14:34

Human Rights Watch has warned Pakistan government of reviving a cruel and degrading punishment by ending the suspension on the death penalty, when globally it is being abolished.

Is the world ready for `Killer Robots`?

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 13:21

The United Nations Human Rights Council, Thursday, will discuss a report recommending a moratorium on the development of the so-called “killer robots”.

China set to appnew nuke plants, ending moratorium

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 22:06

China said that it is ready to approve new nuclear power plants as part of ambitious plans to reduce reliance on oil and coal.

Mamata’s latest demand- tax freeze for 3 years

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 17:21

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday exerted pressure on the Congress-led UPA govt at the centre by demanding an interest moratorium for her cash-strapped state.

Mamata clarifies moratorium deadline as an appeal

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 20:37

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that it was actually an appeal to the union government, but the media played it out as a threat.

Mamata ultimatum: FM says panel looking into the demand

Last Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 20:54

A day after WB CM Mamata Banerjee sent an ultimatum to the Centre seeking a moratorium on repayment of loan by her state, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said a committee has been asked to look into the demand.

Congress plays down Mamata`s ultimatum

Last Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 21:55

Centre over moratorium on interest payment burden of the state said every Chief Minister or state has some legitimate expectations and aspirations and wants the best possible for his or her state.