Plastic industry urges Centre to cut duty on imported polymers
The plastic industry, which is bogged down by obsolete technology, lack of working capital, unhealthy competition and tax policies, wants the Centre to reduce the customs duty on imported polymers, and apply uniform sales tax on all plastic products.

Rapeseed oil used as fuel is morecarcinogenic than diesel -- Study
Rapeseed oil used as a green alternative to conventional vehicle fuels, can produce 10 times more cancer-causing emissions and pollutants than diesel, a Swedish research report showed on Tuesday.

Darjeeling tea sees huge potential in Japan
The Rs 200 crore Darjeeling tea estates have targeted Japan for exporting at least two million kgs of tea, and getting an auction price of around $100 dollars per kg, by excluding middlemen from marketing.


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