UP: SC orders sugar mill owners to pay farmers

UP: SC orders sugar mill owners to pay farmers New Delhi: In a setback to sugar mill owners on Tuesday, the Supreme Court directed private mill owners to pay approximately Rs 1000 crores to UP sugarcane farmers. The state government had fixed a particular price for sugarcane farmers a few years back, because of which a backlog of nearly one thousand crore rupees turned up. The matter was challenged in court. VM Singh, petitioner in the Supreme Court, said...
01:28 PM, Jan 17, 2012

Sugarcane in fatty diet can help shed the flab?

Sugarcane in fatty diet can help shed the flab? Washington: It sounds counter-intuitive - add sugarcane extract to a fatty diet and it will help shed the flab. But that could be the way of the future if trials by scientists, including an Indian-origin researcher, pan out. Dr Ankur Desai from Horizon Science, a Melbourne-based food biotechnology firm, and colleagues at La Trobe University claim their findings show sugarcane molasses in high-fat diets can encourage calorie excretion and increase...
11:53 AM, Jul 19, 2011

Sugarcane farmers hold demonstrations in Lucknow

Sugarcane farmers hold demonstrations in Lucknow Farmers protested against sugarcane pricing policy of the state government. ...
04:23 PM, Dec 01, 2009
Ajit Singh thanks UPA for looking out for farmers

Ajit Singh thanks UPA for looking out for farmers

The Govt has said that mill owners will continue to bear SAP. ...
10:45 PM, Nov 20, 2009

Parliament adjourned till Monday over sugarcane row

Parliament adjourned till Monday over sugarcane row Work in Parliament stalled for the second consecutive day on Friday. ...
01:21 PM, Nov 20, 2009

Opposition to corner Govt on price rise in Parliament

Opposition to corner Govt on price rise in Parliament Woes of sugarcane farmers and price rise is expected to be the main focus. ...
10:32 AM, Nov 20, 2009
Talking Point: Has the Indian farmer been betrayed?

Talking Point: Has the Indian farmer been betrayed?

It has taken a massive protest to get the farmers' voices heard. ...
12:33 AM, Nov 20, 2009
Watch: Govt hijacks Opposition's sugarcane agenda

Watch: Govt hijacks Opposition's sugarcane agenda

The Government has agreed to amend the sugarcane ordinance. ...
12:29 AM, Nov 20, 2009
Farmers stage protest in New Delhi over cane price

Farmers stage protest in New Delhi over cane price

The price of sugar has spiralled exponentially this year. ...
12:00 AM, Nov 20, 2009

Govt bows to Rahul; to pay more for sugarcane

Govt bows to Rahul; to pay more for sugarcane Opposition parties howl and cry, Congress MP heard. ...
07:15 PM, Nov 19, 2009

PM holds emergency meeting sugarcane pricing

PM holds emergency meeting sugarcane pricing A Cabinet meeting to discuss the issue will take place in New Delhi. ...
02:34 PM, Nov 19, 2009

LS shuts down over sugarcane

LS shuts down over sugarcane Parliament's winter session was rocked by protests against price rise. ...
12:32 PM, Nov 19, 2009

Farmers storm Delhi to protest sugarcane prices

Farmers storm Delhi to protest sugarcane prices Delhi Police issues advisories asking people to stay away from central Delhi. ...
11:11 AM, Nov 19, 2009

Rising prices unite entire Opposition against UPA

Rising prices unite entire Opposition against UPA UPA is being cornered on fixing the price of sugarcane. ...
09:29 PM, Nov 18, 2009

Post-drought, UP farmers fight for fair price

Post-drought, UP farmers fight for fair price The farmer discontent is the latest political battleground. ...
03:54 PM, Nov 10, 2009
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