Govt announces Rs 300 crore relief package to farmers

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 23:24

The government Wednesday announced a relief package of Rs 300 crore to provide diesel and seed subsidy, among others, in order to save standing kharif crops in the eventuality of drought and deficit rainfall.

IMF calls for Greek debt relief 'compatible' with EU agenda

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 20:38

The EU said on Friday that the International Monetary Fund's calls for debt relief for Greece are "fully compatible" with the agenda in Brussels for negotiating a third Athens bailout.

Haryana government revises Dearness Relief to 223 percent

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 20:13

The Haryana government has revised the Dearness Relief for pensioners and family pensioners of the state government on the un-revised pension and family pension from 212 percent to 223 percent.

Cotton sowing begins in Vidarbha

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 13:55

Cotton is grown in about two lakh hectare of cultivation area here out of a total of 4.75 lakh hectares, she said.

Cipla gets USFDA nod for Lopinavir, Ritonavir oral pellets

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 17:06

The company stock closed at Rs 634.90, down 0.95 per cent, on the BSE.

Bajaj Group contributes Rs 10 cr to Nepal quake relief fund

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 13:35

Terming Nepal as "a very important country for Bajaj Auto", he said "we have been there for more than 20 years. We have over 3.5 lakh Bajaj motorcycles on the country's roads. We are working with our consumers, dealers and technicians towards the quick repair of damaged vehicles so that people can be mobile once again."

India-origin billionaires to build 1,200 houses in Nepal

Last Updated: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 19:01

Nepali billionaire businessman Upendra Mahato has announced Rs 150 million in assistance for the relief and rehabilitation of the earthquake victims.

SBI Nepal opens rupee exchange counters at Kathmandu airport

Last Updated: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 13:47

Stranded Indians are using benefits of these counters and getting their funds exchanged, he added.

DLF contributes Rs 2 cr towards relief to farmers

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 23:10

Largest realty firm DLF has contributed Rs 1 crore to the Prime Minister's relief fund and another Rs 1 crore to Haryana Chief Minister's relief fund for welfare of the farmers affected by the unseasonal rains and hailstorms.

CII to send relief material to quake-hit Nepal

Last Updated: Monday, April 27, 2015, 21:09

Industry body CII has constituted a task force to assist in relief work in earthquake-ravaged areas in Nepal and affected parts of India.

More relief to distressed farmers on anvil: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 22:17

Concerned over woes of farmers on account of unseasonal rains and hailstorms and farmer suicides, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Sunday said that Government will take more steps to provide liberal relief to the distressed lot.