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TN farmers’ body KVVMS seeks ban on trade in chemically-produced sago
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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Shraddha Joshi, Mumbai
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Sago (commonly known as sabudana) is again under the scanner after Kalkurichi Vellalapatti Vevasaikal Munnatra Sangam (KVVMS), a Tamil Nadu-based farmers’ body, sought a ban on trade in sago, which has alleged been produced using chemicals, across India.
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Goods and service tax set to be biggest achievement of Modi government
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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With prime minister Narendra Modi about to complete three years in office,the biggest achievement of his government on the economic front would be goods and service tax (GST), which is near a roll-out. This was stated by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).
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South Asian influencers signal intent to back food safety investments
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Monday, May 22, 2017
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Decision-makers and leading influencers from the public and private sectors across South Asia have signalled their intent to support increased investments in food safety, as part of a high-level dialogue convened by the Global Food Safety Partnership (GFSP) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
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