Kottayam: The International Rubber Research and Development Board (IRRDB), the research and development platform of natural rubber producing countries, is conducting its Annual Meetings 2012 and 10th International Rubber Conference (IRC) at Kovalam. The IRC will be held during October 29 – 31, 2012 and the IRRDB Annual Meetings on November 1 & 2. The Indian Rubber Board is hosting the IRRDB Annual Meetings and IRC, this year.
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Horticorp keeps vegetable prices under control in Onam season
Trivandrum: Despite the rising prices, the market intervention by the Kerala State Horticultural Products Development Corporation Ltd. or Horticorp, as it’s popularly know, is keeping the prices of fruits and vegetables under control in Kerala during this festive season. Horticorp has made elaborate arrangements throughout the State, to meet the demands of the general public for essential commodities.
Read MoreIndian Natural Rubber in Market Linked Focus Product List
Kottayam: The Government of India has included branded ‘Indian Natural Rubber’ in the Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS). According to the Foreign Trade Policy amendment by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on June 05, 2012, branded NR would be incentivised and entitled to duty credit scrip equivalent to 2 per cent. Indian NR has been included as 147th item in the MLFP scheme.
Read MoreFestive season, flower prices hit the roof in Kerala
Kochi: With Onam, the biggest festival in Kerala just a few days away, the prices of flowers have shot up to alarming levels and threaten to mar the celebrations. Floral carpet arrangements, pookkalams, which are part of the festival, might be smaller this season due to the huge hike in the price of flowers. Kerala sources a major chunk of its flower requirements from neighbouring states during festival seasons.
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