Genetically modified food

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More than two years after he imposed a moratorium on the commercial release of BT Brinjal, Jairam Ramesh defends his controversial decision says, "On BT ...
04:40 PM, Feb 27, 2012

Jairam defends controversial BT Brinjal decision

Jairam defends controversial BT Brinjal decision New Delhi: Jairam Ramesh defends his controversial decision to impose a moratorium on the commercial release of Bt Brinjal says, "on Bt Brinjal, I would not say, from my experience that foreign NGOs influenced the decision". His remarks came against the backdrop of Prime Minister's comments that some NGOs based in the United States and Scandinavian countries were not "fully appreciative" of the development challenges India faces and, were creating...
03:23 PM, Feb 25, 2012

Row over Bt Brinjal puts Ramesh in a soup

Row over Bt Brinjal puts Ramesh in a soup Environment Minister loses temper at meeting with GM food opponents. ...
04:45 PM, Feb 06, 2010

Genetically modified food, a hot potato for the Govt

Genetically modified food, a hot potato for the Govt Health Minister opposes GM food, but Science Minister says Govt Pro-GM. ...
11:22 AM, Dec 12, 2008

Is India ready for genetically modified food?

Is India ready for genetically modified food? London: Experienced West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has brushed aside suggestions of a late call-up to the team for the current tour of England. Sarwan is one of the three key players missing for the three-Test tour, starting later this month. The other two are opener Chris Gayle and all-rounder Dwayne Bravo. Sarwan, who is currently contracted to Leicestershire for the full English County season, said his focus is on...
12:04 PM, May 19, 2008

Farmers set genetic crops on fire

Farmers set genetic crops on fire Farmers in Karnal, Haryana have set fire to a field where genetically modified crops were being tested. ...
10:31 PM, Oct 30, 2006

SC stays approval for GM foods

SC stays approval for GM foods PIL says govt is approving new GM organisms/seeds without putting in place mechanism to check safety. ...
05:57 PM, Sep 22, 2006
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