Cocaine production reaches record levels as new trafficking hubs emerge
After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says. Source link
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EVs will increase India’s dependence on China for raw materials, battery production: GTRI report
Electric vehicles by various manufacturers on display in Thiruvananthapuram. File | Photo Credit: Mahinsha S Manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will increase its dependence on China for raw materials, mineral processing, and battery production, according to a report of by economic think tank GTRI. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) also said that … Read more
Centre expects record production of foodgrains in 2022-23
Workers sift wheat before filling in sacks at the market yard of the Agriculture Product Marketing Committee (APMC) on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, May 16, 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare released on Tuesday the second advance estimate of the production of major crops. The Centre expects a … Read more
India will have record wheat production, must plan for export, says Arun Kumar Joshi
Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji Arun Kumar Joshi, managing director, Borlaug Institute of South Asia and the Country Representative of International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) has spent about four decades in researching and developing high-yielding and climate-resilient wheat varieties. With unexpected changes in the global climatic conditions … Read more
KPPL finally set to commence commercial production
Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will formally inaugurate the production on Tuesday, the unit will begin commercial operations by producing high quality 45 gsm newsprint in the first phase Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will formally inaugurate the production on Tuesday, the unit will begin commercial operations by producing high quality 45 gsm newsprint in the first … Read more
Troubled Infant Formula Plant Resumes Production
MONDAY, July 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Abbott Inc. has announced that it has resumed production at its infant formula plant, following a February shutdown over contamination concerns that triggered a months-long shortage of infant formula. The Sturgis, Mich., factory had restarted production earlier this summer, but had to close once again in … Read more
Oil extends losses on reserves release, Yemen truce
SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended losses on Monday as investors eyed the release of supplies from strategic reserves from consuming nations, while a truce in Yemen could ease supply disruption concerns in the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell 79 cents, or 0.8%, to $103.60 a barrel by 0037 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude … Read more
Meat Production Is Polluting the Air You Breathe
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Steaks and burgers could be killing thousands of Americans each year, but in a way most people wouldn’t expect — via air pollution. That’s the conclusion of a new study estimating that airborne particles generated by food production kill nearly 16,000 Americans each … Read more
Hero Moto to temporarily suspend operations
New Delhi: In the wake of a surge in Covid cases, two-wheeler maker on Tuesday said it will “halt operations temporarily” at all its manufacturing facilities. Hero Moto said it will utilise the shutdown days to carry out maintenance work at plants. “The shutdown will not impact the company’s ability to meet the demand, which … Read more
Covid-19: Vaccine minister ‘confident’ of supplies amid production delays
Nadhim Zahawi says supply is tight, but he expects the UK to meet its February target of 15 million doses. Source link