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‘Cannot reverse harm to environment’: SC defers hearing on GM mustard
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concerns over the release of genetically modified (GM) mustard, saying harm to the environment cannot be reversed. The court refused permission to the government to proceed with the sowing of GM mustard seeds and postponed the hearing until 26 September. A number of petitions have been filed against the environmental release clearance granted to GM mustard hybrid DMH-11. The mustard crop was developed by the Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants at Delhi University.
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
Govt asks farmers not to hoard fertilisers, says black marketers to be punished
The government is making available fertilisers, namely urea and 24 grades of P&K (phosphatic and potassic) fertilisers, to farmers at subsidised prices through manufacturers/importers. India imports a large quantity of urea, DAP and muriate of potash (MoP) to meet domestic demand.
Published on Nov 01, 2021 05:47 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi