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Online shopping portal for authentic tribal products launched

February 27, 2014

The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched an online shopping portal for sale of authentic tribal products that will seek to create a ‘niche’ market for indigenous artisans. About the e-commerce portal This online portal is initially open for only ..

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After Delhi, Rajasthan became 2nd state to withdraw approval for FDI in multi-brand retail

February 5, 2014

Rajasthan scrapped the approval given by the previous Congress government for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retailing. After Delhi, Rajasthan became the second state, to withdraw approval for FDI in multi-brand retail following a change of government after the ..

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National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 extended to Karnataka and Chhattisgarh

January 24, 2014

The Union Government of India extended the implementation of National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 to the States of Karnataka and Chhattisgarh. Now, the act has taken off in seven states and union territories – Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Karnataka ..

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CCEA approves extension of industrial incentive for HP and Uttarakhand

January 17, 2014

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the extension of the special package of industrial incentive for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand till March, 2017. However, there was no extension in the key tax incentives under the excise and income-tax ..

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Delhi becomes first state to withdraw FDI in Multibrand Retail

January 16, 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party-led government has withdrawn the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail in Delhi.  The government formally wrote to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to disapprove the setting up of FDI-funded multi-brand retail stores ..

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India’s quest to get Basmati registered as Geographical Indicator faces hurdle as Madhya Pradesh wants its inclusion

January 9, 2014

India’s fight to safeguard the typical identity of basmati rice name, fought in part through a registering for a geographical indication protection by state-run export registration agency APEDA, is facing obstacle in Madhya Pradesh. What is the issue of registration ..

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Himachal High court bans on food in plastic packs

December 31, 2013

The Himachal Pradesh High Court banned on the sale of potato chips, wafers and all junk food items packaged in plastic and non-biodegradable material from January 26, 2014. It directed the government to strictly enforce the ban on non-essential food ..

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South India's 1st high altitude cricket stadium inaugurated in Wayanad district, Kerala

December 19, 2013

South India’s first high altitude cricket stadium built in Krishnagiri in the hilly Wayanad district by Kerala Cricket Association, inaugurated by state Governor Nikhil Kumar. The stadium spreads over 4.4 hectares area and is situated at about 2800 feet above ..

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