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Is PDP-BJP Alliance Like a Mixture of Oil and Water?
December 26, 2014
With the results of the recently held assembly elections in J&K throwing up a fractured mandate, it has become a difficult scenario for both the PDP and the BJP, two political parties with highest number of seats. PDP has won 28 seats in 87 seat assembly while BJP has won 25 seats. This means that neither of them can hope to make the next government without the support of either each other or other parties with sizeable number of seats. Both parties are keeping their cards close to their chest and exploring their options. Both parties are weighing their options …
Samsung Z1 all set to be launched on 28th January in Indian Market
December 26, 2014
The foremost Tizen based smartphone – Samsung Z was suddenly cancelled as all Tizen partners completely backed out from this particular project. However, Samsung then decided to carry the development of Tizen. Initially, Samsung Z was expected to target high end devices but now it is anticipated for entry level handsets only. Upcoming Model #Samsung #Z1 powered by #Tizen model number Z130 INU (Full specifications -refer image) pic.twitter.com/pvV4ehUwL3 — Manish Khatri (@MAHESHTELECOM) December 25, 2014 Moreover, few days ago Samsung was supposed to launch its foremost inexpensive Smartphone, Samsung Z1, but that proved out to be one more missed deadline. …
Jharkhand to Have its First Non Tribal CM in Raghubar Das
December 26, 2014
Raghubar Das, MLA from Jamshedpur (E) constituency, was unanimously elected the leader of the BJP legislative party in a meeting of the newly elected MLAs in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. This means that he will become the first non tribal Chief Minister of a state that boasts of a majority tribal population. Union Health Minister, who was appointed an observer for Jharkhand to help in the election of the new leader, announced that Raghubar Das would be the next CM of the state. J P Nadda said, “I congratulate him and expect that the BJP alliance will now provide …
National Consumer Help lines to be set up
December 26, 2014
Ministry of Consumer Affairs has launched a scheme to set up Grahak Suvidha Kendras or help lines for the consumers all across the country. This is one more step in the direction of Good Governance and something that is in practice for a long time in developed countries in the western world. There will be a National Consumer Helpline in addition to State Consumer Help lines that are already working n 30 states of the country. These state consumer help lines will be brought under a portal called National Resource Centre Knowledge Resource Management Portal that will function under the …
Health Benefits: Thyme A Medicinal, Culinary And Ornamental Herb
December 26, 2014
One of the most popular herbs packed with numerous health benefiting phyto-nutrients, minerals and vitamins that are essential for a healthy being, THYME is native to the southern Europe and Mediterranean regions. It belongs to the family of Limiaceae, in genus Thymus, which includes many subspecies among which the most popular variety is Thymus vulgaris or French thyme. History Thyme had many uses in ancient times and was used for embalming in Ancient Egypt was used and as an incense in temples in Ancient Greece. It was also commonly added to bathwater. Thyme was used by the Romans for adding flavor to cheese and …

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Government Announces Minimum Support Prices of Rabi Crops

Posted: December 18th, 2014

Union government has announced the Minimum Support Prices of Rabi crops that will be harvested next year and sold in the year 2015-16. Millions of farmers around the country wait eagerly to know these MSPs. Barley and wheat are two crops for which MSP has been increased by Rs 50/quintal. The MSPs of these two Rabi Crops are pegged at Rs. 1150 and Rs.1450 per quintal. MSPs of other commodities like Masur and Gram have also been increased. Increase in Masur is Rs. 125/quintal whereas this increase in Gram is Rs. 75/quintal. These two commodities would have MSPs of Rs. 3075 and Rs. 3175 per quintal respectively. Finally, the Minimum Support Prices of Mustard, rapeseed, and Safflower have also been announced with an increase of Rs. 50/quintal for each of them. Rapeseed price is pegged at Rs. 3100 whereas Safflower will have a MSP of Rs. 3050/quintal.

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Sanjay Tandon is a graduate engineer from IIT Varanasi. He has been writing as a freelancer for many years. He loves to write on various niches. He is passionate about politics and economy and spends his free time watching news channels. He is also an expert on relationships.

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