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BJP on board, N-Bill clears RS hurdle
The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Bill saw a smooth passage in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, clearing one of the last hurdles in India’s entry into international nuclear commerce.
As expected, the Left parties opposed the Bill but with the Congress and BJP supporting it, the legislation was passed with a voice vote.
31/08/2010
Indian Express (New Delhi)
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Mine owners, loosen purse strings
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill of 2010 stipulates that companies share 26 per cent profits from mining with project affected people besides paying for community development as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Aug 2010
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Tales of increased nuclear power & MPs’ ‘money power’
rc rajamani
NEW DELHI, 29 AUG: It was a week that saw parliament pushing for increased nuclear power generation for an energy-thirsty nation and also for putting more money into the pockets of the lawmakers. The two relevant legislation were in the half-way stage as the Bills concerned still awaited passage in the Rajya Sabha.
30/08/2010
Statesman (New Delhi)
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Politics of land
Amendments to the Land Acquisition Act, which took centrestage post-Nandigram agitation, are again under the spotlight due to recent protests by Uttar Pradesh farmers.
30/08/2010
Indian Express (New Delhi)
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Fight for Potash may affect India’s fertiliser import bill
Prabha Jagannathan NEW DELHI
AUSTRALIA’S BHP Billiton’s bid to acquire Canada’s Potash Corp by may have serious implications for India, the world’s biggest patash importer. The deal could upset the two big existing potash price cartels worldwide and give way to aggressive pricing, pushing up India’s import bill.
30/08/2010
Economic Times (New Delhi)
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Land acquisition bill in winter session
BJP, Left Join Ajit Singh-Led Protest Of Farmers In Capital Against Poor Compensation For Land
CONGRESS has started groundwork for introducing the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill in the winter session of Parliament.
27/08/2010
Economic Times (New Delhi)
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Jaitley seeks changes in mining policy
Present System Enables Traders, Not Actual Users, To Control Mining: BJP Leader
Our Political Bureau NEW DELHI
A CONSENSUS of sorts appears to be emerging on better management of natural resources.
27/08/2010
Economic Times (New Delhi)
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Land Acquisition Amendment Bill in next session: PM
NEW DELHI, 25 AUG: As agitating farmers in Uttar Pradesh observed a state-wide bandh and prepared to gherao Parliament tomorrow, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today assured Congress leader Mr Rahul Gandhi that the pending Land Acquisition Amendment Bill will be brought in the next session of Parliament.
Dr Singh gave
26/08/2010
Statesman (New Delhi)
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Aligarh farmers’ issue: Rahul urges PM to step in
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi took UP farmers’ issue with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday and urged him to step in.
26/08/2010
Pioneer (New Delhi)
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