The new ministers included one of the two MPs from the side of deposed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe who declared their support to new government. The new government under Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is reported to have the support of 105 MPs in 225 member parliament and his side is trying hard to woo MPs … Read more
The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval for moving a Resolution in the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for amending the Framework Agreement of the ISA for opening up the ISA membership to all countries that are members of the United Nations. Such a move will put solar energy in global … Read more
Rajapakse has retained the finance portfolio while Sarath Amunguma has been appointed new foreign minister. Several ministers supporting President in the earlier cabinet have retained their portfolios. However, ousted PM Ranil Wickremesinghe has demanded immediate convening of Parliament claiming he has the majority support. Wickremesinghe called on their supporters to gather in capital, Colombo tomorrow … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his congratulations to the farmers saying the government is committed to making all efforts for development of agriculture and farmers’ welfare. Here’s more on the new Minimum support prices. The Narendra Modi government has shown its firm commitment to doubling farmers income, and also ensuring food security for the country. … Read more
According to sources, the MSP of paddy (common grade) has been increased by 200 rupees to 1,750 rupees per quintal, while that of Grade A variety by 160 rupees per quintal to 1,750 rupees. The MSP of medium staple cotton has been increased to 5,150 rupees from 4,020 rupees and that of long staple cotton … Read more
In a significant step that will reduce import dependency for energy requirements and give boost to agriculture sector, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Mechanism for procurement of ethanol by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies for Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme. The Union Cabinet has approved establishment of additional 6.5 Million Metric Tonne … Read more
The Central government has been taking steps consistently for the benefit of farmers.Wednesday saw the Modi government announce a major step to give relief to cane farmers. The meeting of the union cabinet under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s chairmenship on Wednesday saw the Centre grant nearly 8,000 crore rupees as relief to sugar mills and … Read more
