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Indian economists to discuss on agri-development

Shillong, Nov 7(UNI) The 66th Annual conference of Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE) would begin here tomorrow at Indian Council of Agriculture Research complex, Umiam.

The three-day Conference would be attended by Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Chairman of CCP Dr S S Johl and renowned economist and member of Planning Commission.

The conference would deliberate agricultural development status of the north east region, rural infrastructure and trends in food consumption and nutritious food security would be discussed at the annual conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics beginning here on Wednesday.

Union Minister in-charge Tribal Affairs P R Kyndiah would inaugurate the conference, where about 300 delegates, including scientists, academics, planners and policy makers from across the country.

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Sub-plan best way for development of Muslims: MP

New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) Calling for concerted efforts which include having a sub-plan in the 11th plan to uplift the Muslims in view of their ill representation in the services, Minister of State in West Bengal Mohammad Saleem accepted that the community lacked adequate representation even in his state. ''Allocating 20 per cent under the sub-plan can be an effective way to bridge the yawning gap as was done in the case of.....

Mayoral poll results:BJP keeps tag of 'urban party' intact

Lucknow, Nov 7 (UNI) The BJP today emerged as a major winner in Uttar Pradesh mayoral polls winning six out of 12 seats and set to bag two more. The ruling Samajwadi Party had a disappointing outing in the urban local bodies poll as far as mayoral seats are concerned as it could win only one seat, while the Congress bagged two places. Congress, hardly considered a potent force in UP, is also likely to get.....

ONGC into social activities in Tripura

Agartala, Nov 07 (UNI) The ONGC, Tripura asset, one of the 'Nav Ratnas'' in India, is involved in many social activities in this North-Eastern hilly state. The ONGC, Tripura Asset, has taken up social activities, including holding of free medical camp with the state's health department in the operational areas of the state besides arrangement for drinking water. The PSU recently organised a free medical camp at Joynagar, under Belonia sub-division of Tripura's South District.....
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