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ELECTRONICS August 13, 2019 Ministry of Electronics and IT’s e-Kiosks target 30 million farmers
By: Loknath DasNEW DELHI: With an aim to dispense pensions of eligible farmers easily under the government subsidy scheme, digital kiosks or Common Service Centres (CSCs) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) have set a target of enrolling 30 million small and marginal farmers by August 15. The pension is dispensed under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), which was announced in […]
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ALL DEALS July 6, 2017 Free trade deals ‘at all cost’ frustrate Spanish farmers
By: Loknath DasSpanish farmers are worried about the impact trade deals with Canada and Mercosur will have on certain sectors, particularly livestock. [Shutterstock] Spain’s agricultural sector is concerned about free trade negotiations between the European Union and third parties. The agreement with Canada (CETA) and ongoing talks with South American trade bloc Mercosur are raising doubts in […]
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COUPONS June 30, 2017 Egyptian Area Agency on Aging giving out farmers market coupons to eligible seniors
By: Loknath DasThe Egyptian Area Agency on Aging is making farmers market coupons available to some seniors beginning July 12, the agency said in a Monday news release. The coupons are free for senior adults in Illinois age 60 and older who have an income that is no more than $1,860 per month for individuals, or $2,504 […]
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NEWS August 9, 2016 Rockets, Mud And Phalluses: Parched Laos Farmers Pray For Rain
By: sristy SahaThe rockets and accompanying vaudeville dance acts are designed to prod the gods into sending thunderstorms. HOUA XEING, LAOS: In central Laos dozens of loud explosions pockmark the sky as men dressed in female clothing wielding large wooden phalluses dance, while others lubricated by the local rice whiskey simply roll in the mud. Welcome to […]
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NEWS June 7, 2016 Rockets, dust And Phalluses: Parched Laos Farmers Pray For Rain
By: sristy SahaThe rockets and accompanying vaudeville dance acts are designed to prod the gods into sending thunderstorms. HOUA XEING, LAOS: In primary Laos dozens of loud explosions pockmark the sky as guys wearing femalegarb wielding big wooden phalluses dance, while others lubricated with the aid of the neighborhood rice whiskey definitely roll inside the dust. Welcome […]
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CLOTHING June 7, 2016 Rockets, mud And Phalluses: Parched Laos Farmers Pray For Rain
By: sristy SahaThe rockets and accompanying vaudeville dance acts are designed to prod the gods into sending thunderstorms. HOUA XEING, LAOS: In relevant Laos dozens of loud explosions pockmark the sky as men dressed inwoman apparel wielding massive wooden phalluses dance, whilst others lubricated by means of thenearby rice whiskey certainly roll in the mud. Welcome to […]