Recent events in Russia, one of the largest suppliers of wheat in the
world, have raised concern about the current and future price of wheat
and wheat-based products. This article briefly examines the issue and
determines if there is in fact cause for serious alarm.

Mandatory For Vessels To Take Nod From Mining Department Before Leaving State

THE Goa government has decided to freeze mining exports of all companies found selling iron ore illegally.

Jaishankar Jayaramiah

Bangalore: Mulberry plantations, running into thousands of hectares in and around Bangalore, are facing near extinction

Bangalore: Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa moved against the state

Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Thursday announced a ban on export of iron ore from Karnataka , saying that it was the only way to stop illegal mining in the state.

In a remarkable move, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa yesterday announced a ban on export of iron ore from Karnataka. The ban applies not only on exports out of the country but also out of the state. This means that Karnataka miners will not be able to circumvent the ban by moving their ore to ports like Mormugao in Goa or to Vishakapattnam in Andhra Pradesh to circumvent the ban.

Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa

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