me Home quarantine enough for those coming from other States: CM By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:34:42 +0530 Govt. alters its earlier stand based on recommendations of an expert group Full Article Thiruvananthapuram
me Swadeshi Jagran Manch Cautions Government to watch its step at WTO By www.hardnewsmedia.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 13:04:38 +0000 Hardnews Bureau Once at the helm of opposing China, the Manch finds itself using China as an example to keep the WTO at bay, will the government listen? At an event held in the national capital, the Swadeshi Jagran Manch, an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, has urged the Government of India to not let up, and continue to apply pressure on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) till the international organisation accepts their demand to eliminate the subsidies-related Aggregate Measurement of Support (AMS) from negotiations – a stand that they have long maintained. The organization believes that the implementation of the AMS will be detrimental to the Indian farmers. They want the government to push for a permanent solution on development subsidies and public stockpiling of food (for the Public Distribution System) in the forthcoming 11th ministerial conference in Buenos Aeries on December 10 and 13. Many developing countries have grave misgivings over AMS or what is commonly called the 'Amber Box'. Earlier this year, India and China jointly submitted a proposal to the WTO that demands the removal of the unequal policy. The countries claim that the 'Amber box' has now become a prerequisite for the consideration of any other reforms in domestic support of agriculture and should not be so. In the joint submitted proposal, they call these types of deals ‘trade-distorting’ deals, “The joint paper reveals that developed countries, including the US, the EU and Canada, have been consistently providing trade-distorting subsidies to their farmers at levels much higher than the ceiling applicable to developing countries. Developed countries have more than 90% of global AMS entitlements amounting to nearly US$ 160 bn. Most of the developing countries, including India and China, do not have AMS entitlements.” Participants at the event urged SS Ahluwalia, Minister of State, Drinking Water and Sanitation, to ensure that India must counter the efforts of countries in the European Union, US and Canada to divide the 100-odd developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) on the issue. According to SJM National Convener, Ashwini Mahajan, instead of pushing of a temporary Peace Clause, India should instead push for a permanent solution and the demand for exemption of these subsidies should be pressed. The day-long deliberation was attended by trade experts and civil society members. US, the EU and Canada, have been consistently providing trade-distorting subsidies to their farmers at levels much higher than the ceiling applicable to developing countries. Asserting that every country has the right to adopt special measures to curb sudden surges in the supply of agriculture produce by increasing import tariffs, the SJM said India should negotiate for the Special Safeguard Mechanism in this regard. On the proposal to bring rules on Fisheries subsidies, the meeting expressed concern about the attempt to allow developed countries to continue with their subsidies while banning subsidies by developing countries for small-scale, traditional fishing. The organisation also opposed the proposal for investment facilitation which it said might end up in 'commitments from India on investor protection and market access’. It said that India should tread carefully on the issue of freeing e-commerce from regulation as it was a “complex and unknown area’’ which might restrict the government’s ability to regulate giant, multi-national e-commerce companies. “India should not allow the WTO to decide on regulatory rules shaping key policies on health, labour, trade, industry, agriculture, and finance. Losing all tariff revenue on e-commerce, as well as regulatory control over imports is unthinkable for a country like India.’’ The SJM also warned the government against succumbing to pressure on e-Commerce being pushed in trade negotiations in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and said that it will impact retailers and custom duty revenues. Giving the example of China, it said the neighbouring country was pushing the interests of a wholesale manufacturer and supplier of Chinese goods, which seeks duty-free access using the e-commerce route. With Inputs from United News of India WTOSwadeshi Jagran ManchChinaAgricultureLead Image: Full Article
me Mangaluru people fume over migrant's arrival By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:22:55 IST Arrival of a migrant labourer from Bagalkot in a truck has created panic among residents of Urwa in the city. People in the area insisted that he should be quarantined and undergo tests for Covid-19. In fact, the migrant labourer, who is a native of Bagalkot, was working in Mangaluru. He had gone to his native place in Bagalkot before the lockdown announcement in March. Full Article
me Garment units can open in red zones in K'taka By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:28:06 IST The Karnataka government has allowed garment units in red zones but outside containment zones to resume operations with 33% work force. Full Article
me Volunteers reach out to residents in containment zone By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:58:02 +0530 A week ago, two blocks — R29 and R30 — of a Tamil Nadu Housing Board apartment complex in Kotturpuram was declared a containment zone by the Greater C Full Article Chennai
me Flying back home, away from harrowing experiences By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:33:18 +0530 Many return for better medical treatment amid fears of being stranded abroad Full Article Kochi
me Motorist hurt after metro worker’s tool falls on him By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:42:21 +0530 A two-wheeler rider was injured on Saturday evening after a hand grinder, that slipped from the hands of a worker engaged in cladding work over Kochi Full Article Kochi
me RWAs take measures to prevent crowding in public places By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:57:14 +0530 Apparently inspired by how Kerala used umbrellas to ensure physical distancing, a residents welfare association at Sai Nagar in Thoraipakkam has reque Full Article Chennai
me MSMEs likely to start functioning from Monday By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:58:54 +0530 Several micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Coimbatore Corporation limits are expected to start operations on Monday. “The order issu Full Article Coimbatore
me Public advised to exercise caution while handling biomedical waste By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:03:31 +0530 The district administration has advised public to exercise caution while handling biomedical waste of persons in home quarantine or from quarantine fa Full Article Coimbatore
me Eatala kicks off Ayush kit distribution programme By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:09:59 +0530 About 20,000 kits to be distributed to policemen, healthcare workers in red zone areas, in first phase Full Article Hyderabad
me BBP adoption programme generating good response By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:32:51 +0530 Despite these times of distress, the Bannerghatta Biological Park’s (BBP) animal adoption programme has been generating a good response. On Saturday, Full Article Bengaluru
me A lifeline that came on a 40-minute flight By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:33:49 +0530 Heart harvested from a brain-dead woman transplanted into 49-year-old in Kochi Full Article Thiruvananthapuram
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me Government disburses Rs 18,253 crore to 9.13 crore farmers under PM-Kisan scheme By Published On :: Government disburses Rs 18,253 crore to 9.13 crore farmers under PM-Kisan scheme Full Article
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me Co-morbidity, late hospitalization ailing Gujarat: AIIMS chief | Ahmedabad News - Times of India By Published On :: Co-morbidity, late hospitalization ailing Gujarat: AIIMS chief | Ahmedabad News - Times of India Full Article
me Four women die, TN virus count hits 6,535 By Published On :: Four women die, TN virus count hits 6,535 Full Article
me Tamil Nadu allows tea shops to open, but customers can’t drink on premises By Published On :: Tamil Nadu allows tea shops to open, but customers can’t drink on premises Full Article
me Tamil Nadu government rushes to SC against Madras HC ruling on Tasmac closure By Published On :: Tamil Nadu government rushes to SC against Madras HC ruling on Tasmac closure Full Article
me Chennai: 356 passengers from Dubai quarantined | Chennai News - Times of India By Published On :: Chennai: 356 passengers from Dubai quarantined | Chennai News - Times of India Full Article
me As Chennai botches up, districts show way | Chennai News - Times of India By Published On :: As Chennai botches up, districts show way | Chennai News - Times of India Full Article
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me A city-based session of meditation for world peace By Published On :: A city-based session of meditation for world peace Full Article
