Floods along the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, caused by cyclonic storm Nilam earlier this month, have partly-damaged some 20 per cent of the standing cotton crop. This season’s cotton output, from

Be it due to the less than moderate and erratic rainfall or the rise in price, this kharif season might result in the biggest cotton produce in recent years.

According to figures collated by the agr

India is likely to allow fresh exports of cotton, government and trade officials said on Monday, after the world's second-biggest producer banned fresh overseas sales last month.

The government and t

The government on Monday decided to allow further cotton exports in 2011-12 marketing year ending September as production estimates have been revised upwards.

"A decision has been taken to remov

The government has decided to lift the ban on cotton exports, that was imposed last week, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said on Sunday.

"Keeping in view the facts, the interests of the farmers,

The government on Monday banned exports of cotton to increase supply of the natural fibre in the domestic market.

"Export of cotton has been prohibited till further orders," the Directorate Gener

Police have booked three doctors of state government run Daga Hospital here for their alleged negligence causing injuries threatening danger to life during a cesarean operation of a 24-year-old.

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