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Govt drafts bill to set up Biotechnology Regulatory body

The govt has drafted a bill which seeks setting up of a biotechnology regulatory body to regulate ma...

No NGO pressure in moratorium on Bt Brinjal: Jairam

Jairam Ramesh said as Environment Minister after going through a seven-month process of public consu...

Govt orders laboratory test on Bt brinjal

The government has ordered a laboratory test of to find out if genetically modified brinjal is fit f...

`Ban on Bt brinjal hurting Indian scientists`

A leading Indian biochemist has urged Environment & Forests ministry to lift ban on Bt brinjal.

Environment Ministry trashes academies` report on Bt brinjal

Ramesh said report doesn`t give a larger scientific view & focused on findings of a scientist.

FBAE seeks removal of moratorium on BT brinjal

Bangalore-based FBAE today said that it will submit a memorandum to the government, seeking the re...

Need for public sector investment in GM food: Ramesh

There is a need for a large-scale publicly funded biotechnology programme in agriculture.

GM food only way to feed starving people: US scientist

The `spat` over GM vegetables on ethical grounds was meaningless while millions of people are star...

Activists question Bt brinjal clearance process

Environment activists Saturday dubbed as illegal the entire process of the clearance given for Bt b...

Cong downplays differences among ministries on Bt brinjal

Congress today downplayed the differences among various ministries on Bt brinjal, saying that dive...

PM holds consultation on Bt brinjal issue

Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the Bt brinjal issue, Prime Minister Manmohan ...

BT brinjal to become reality soon: TNAU VC

BT brinjal, over which the government has put a moratorium would become a reality in a couple of yea...

Cong backs Ramesh on Bt brinjal issue

Congress backed Jairam Ramesh, who put a moratorium on commercial cultivation of the genetically m...

Going by science, Bt Brinjal is safe: Prithviraj Chavan

Science Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday said here that there is no point "emotionalising the is...

Experts caution on the introduction of GM crops

With Bt brinjal issue sparking a controversy, agricultural experts and farmers leaders Saturday un...

`Socio-economic impact study on Bt brinjal not done`

Documents made public by the government suggest a proposed study to assess the Bt brinjals’ need and...

Bt brinjal: No decision should be taken in haste, says BJP

In the wake of government refusing to give a go-ahead to commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal, BJP...

India doesn`t need Bt Brinjal: PM Bhargava

He is the person who coined the term genetic engineering & was part of the GEAC on Bt Brinjal. PM Bh...

Don`t politicise Bt Brinjal issue: Indian seed industry

Seed industry body NSAI today asked the government to take a decision on commercial cultivation of...

Govt bows to people`s pressure, says `no` to Bt Brinjal

After weeks of a vocal and divisive debate, Govt came out with a strong `no` to commercial release o...

US lobbying for introduction of Bt Brinjal in India: Report

Reports claimed on Tuesday that a top aide of Hillary Clinton is in Delhi to looby for Bt Brinjal`s ...

India sharply divided over introduction of Bt Brinjal

With Environment Min’s decision on commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal expected, there is a sharp d...

Bt Brinjal: Petition against approval for environmental release

A petition, seeking to declare as null and void the approval granted for "environmental release" o...

`People`s nod to guide Bt Brinjal decision`

Barely 2 days are left for Environment Ministry to take a final call on Bt Brinjal`s commercialisati...

Ramesh loses cool as Bt Brinjal consultation generates heat

Chaos, anger and some scientific reasoning marked the seventh public hearing on Bt Brinjal with U...

Slogans raised as Ramesh commences consultation on Bt Brinjal

Hundreds of angry protesters on Saturday raised slogans and waved placards as Union Envt. Minister...

Ramesh loses cool at Bt Brinjal meet

Chaos, anger and some scientific reasoning marked the seventh public hearing on Bt Brinjal in Bangal...

Bt Brinjal consultation: Slogans greet Jairam Ramesh

Hundreds of angry protesters raised slogans and waved placards here as Union Environment Minister M ...

Uttrakhand announces ban on Bt brinjal

Uttarakhand on Friday became the first state in the country to announce a ban on Bt brinjal even b...

Introducing Bt Brinjal in India a sin: Sri Sri Ravishankar

Taking a tough stand at Government’s bid to introduce genetically modified Bt Brinjal in India, spir...

Campaign to protest against Bt Brinjal launched

Hoping to persuade Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh against allowing the production of genetically...

No decision taken on Bt Brinjal: Jairam Ramesh

Clarifying doubts over the government``s stand on the production of Bt Brinjal, Minister of State fo...

Bt Brinjal will be single largest disaster: Top scientist

With less than 10 days to go for Environment Minister`s final call on the introduction of geneticall...

Final decision on Bt brinjal on Feb 10: Jairam Ramesh

Union Minister of state for Environment and Forest Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said the final decision...

Protest at seminar on Bt brinjal

Activists of a local organisation gate crashed into the hall where Union Minister of Environment Jai...

One-day fast against Bt Brinjal across India

Some scientists, academics, members of civil society groups and farmers across India will observe a ...

Assn plea to Centre to approve Bt Brinjal for cultivation

An association of biotechnology scientists on Wednesday appealed to the Centre to approve Bt Brinja...

Ramesh counters Pawar`s view on introducing Bt brinjal in mkt

Countering Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar`s statement on introducing Bt brinjal in market, Envir...

India in no hurry to introduce Bt Brinjal: Ramesh

India is in no hurry to introduce commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal, Environment Minister Jaira...

Decision on Bt brinjal by mid-February: Ramesh

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today said a decision would be taken on the controversial issue...

Ramesh loses cool during debate on Bt Brinjal

High drama marked the first public consultation over the controversial commercialisation of Bt Bri...

Orissa opposes introduction of Bt Brinjal in the state

The Orissa government opposes the introduction of Bt Brinjal and release of the genetically modified...

Assessment on Bt Brinjal wrong, hold its release: Expert

Biosafety expert Vandana Shiva Tuesday said the "rationale behind the government regulatory body`s a...

Orissa opposes introduction of Bt Brinjal in the state

The Orissa government opposes the introduction of Bt Brinjal and release of the genetically modified...

Bt brinjal: Ramesh to hold meetings across the country

Environment Minsiter Jairam Ramesh will hold a series of public meetings across country on the con...

BT brinjal technology is safe, says Dr. Gosal of Punjab Agriculture University

A distinguished professor with the Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) has said that Bt brinjal is n...

Kerala Bio-diversity Board opposes Bt brinjal

The Kerala Bio-diversity Board today opposed the Centre`s move to allow Bt brinjal in the country ...

`Decision on Bt brinjal after consulting scientists, farmers`

The govt has said it will take a decision on the issue of commercial cultivation of controversial ...

Will not oppose Bt brinjal blindly: Agriculture Ministry

The agriculture ministry would not "blindly oppose" the introduction of Bt brinjal after its commerc...

India’s 1st GM vegetable Bt brinjal gets nod

Country`s biotechnology regulator has given environmental clearance to Genetically Modified Bt brinj...

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