Now, waste orange peel to meet rising fuel demands

Last Updated: Sunday, September 18, 2011, 18:33

Scientists all over the word are toiling day and night to find a way to meet the scarcity of fuel and its rising demands.

Coal demand to go up to 1000 MT by 12th Plan-end: Plan Panel

Last Updated: Sunday, September 11, 2011, 12:21

The Planning Commission has estimated the country's coal demand to go up to 1,000 million tonnes (MT) by the end of the 12th Plan period (2012-2017), necessitating over 200 MT imports.

May hike export duties on iron ore exports: Steel minister

Last Updated: Monday, August 29, 2011, 15:12

Government on Monday said it may further increase duties on iron ore to discourage its export in order to keep it for meeting domestic demands.

Coal India Ltd unions place wage demands

Last Updated: Monday, August 22, 2011, 22:34

Four of the five trade unions of mining major Coal India Ltd have placed their wage demand with the management.

Ramdev`s demands are unrealistic, says Omar

Last Updated: Saturday, June 4, 2011, 21:35

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Baba Ramdev`s concerns about corruption and black money were legitimate, but his demands for ending the fast were unrealistic.

Have agreed to most of Ramdev`s demands: Sibal

Last Updated: Saturday, June 4, 2011, 20:38

Kapil Sibal said the govt had agreed to most of the demands of Ramdev.

LJP demands sacking of `absconding` Bihar minister

Last Updated: Sunday, May 29, 2011, 21:40

The LJP demanded immediate removal of Bihar Urban Development minister Prem Kumar from the ministry as he was declared an absconder by a court 15 years ago.

Maoist hunger strike enters third day

Last Updated: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 18:13

Maoists are demanding ventilators, TV sets and extension of meeting time with relatives.

Tribals` agitation in Goa turns violent, traffic blocked

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 16:32

The agitation by tribals in Goa for various demands, including implementation of reservations in government jobs turned violent.

AI buckles again, meets cabin crew`s demands

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 20:25

The management of ailing Air India (AI) has given into yet another union, the All India Cabin Crew Association (AICCA) and met their various long-standing demands, mainly those related to timely promotion.

UP Congress warns of agitation if Rahul`s demands not met

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 21:48

UPCC president Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Wednesday warned of a state-wide agitation if Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi`s demands are not met by the Uttar Pradesh government by tomorrow.