Ministry submits Sengupta panel proposals for Cabinet's approval
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has forwarded the recommendations of the Nitish Sengupta Committee to cabinet for approval.

PIB asks Centre to reconsider setting up of big fertiliser plants
Public investment board has asked the government to reconsider its decision to set up four mega fertiliser projects at an investment of Rs 5,600 crore on the grounds of costs, subsidy and imports.

Ministry against duty-free imports to power projects
Steel ministry has opposed the duty free steel import facility given to mega power projects and would take up the issue with the finance ministry soon, steel ministry sources said here today.

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