Special Economic Zones (SEZ)

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding large scale felling of toddy yielding palm trees in Bihar, 05/06/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Are missing palm trees causing more lighting deaths in Bihar appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 29.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Are missing palm trees causing …

Fast lane to the future

Launched in 1998, the Golden Quadrilateral is part of a $30-billion plus National Highways Development Project-the most ambitious building spree here since Britain created the railway system in the 1800s. Much as the U.S. Interstate Highway System mobilized American society, India hopes the Golden Quadrilateral will push the country's economic …

Labour laws applicable in SEZs

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Various labour laws will apply to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Kerala, says the policy approved by the Cabinet here on Monday. The policy stipulates that 70 per cent of the land in an SEZ will have to be used for industrial purposes. Residential accommodation could be provided …

Kerala Govt clears SEZ policy

After the long-drawn wrangling within the CPM and among the allies of the Left Democratic Front, the Kerala Government on Monday cleared the road for private special economic zones. The Government has brought in a state-specific SEZ policy which would be binding on all SEZs, including the 11 which had …

Fight for rights of the poor (Editorial)

Neeta Kolhatkar If the SEZ comes up I Raigadh, then the Pedder Road flyover must be built tooLast week was one of the biggest tests of democracy for our state. The Government of Maharashtra woke up a tad late to conduct a referendum on the development of the Special Economic …

Move to set up SEZ, airport in Una raises hackles

Shimla, September 28 Residents and representatives from over 20 villages in Gagret area of Una district today staged a protest against the proposal to set up SEZ and Airport by SKIL Infrastructure Ltd. The Central Government had granted in principle approval to the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) two weeks ago. …

Upliftment of common man is my govts agenda

One year in the saddle, Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat is satisfied with his government's initiatives and is upbeat about the State's prospects for social and economic development What are the biggest achievements of your government? Here, I would like to re-emphasise what I had said when I took over …

Surging ahead

The State is emerging as a thriving industrial centre, thanks to the government

Villagers protest against SEZ

The protest against the proposed Mahamumbai Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) promoted by Mukesh Ambani

Kadapa SEZs fail to take off

Kadapa Sept. 25: Efforts to establish a special economic zone (SEZ) in Kadapa district failed. A total of 5,000 acres acquired from poor farmers for establishment of an SEZ is lying vacant. The Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Raja-sekhar Reddy, had allocated land to Infosys and Raheja companies in September 2007 …

No compromise on law for SEZs

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Communist Party of India (CPI) State leadership has made it clear that there is no question of the party compromising on the demand for new legislation to govern the functioning of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the State. Briefing reporters after a two-day CPI State council meeting here …

SEZ deadlock: CPI demands new policy

SHAJU PHILIP THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, SEPTEMBER 24 The CPI(M)-led Left Government in Kerala has failed to break the deadlock over permitting special economic zones (SEZs) in the private sector after the CPI, a key ally in the Government, demanded a new legislation to protect the larger interests of the state and workers. …

Shiv Sena to demand public votes for all SEZs

Pune, September 23 After the Congress-NCP led government was forced to seek public votes on the Maha-Mumbai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Raigad, the Shiv Sena has decided to demand similar referendum on all the proposed SEZ through out the state.

Govts SEZ, EoU policy is flawed, says Amar

SAMAJWADI Party general secretary Amar Singh, who maintained that the government

Wont let go of my land, even for Rs 2 Crore : Villager

THE vast expanse of paddy fields lining the horizon in 22 villages of Pentehsil in Raigad wore a deserted look on Sunday as an overwhelming majority of villagers poured into the streets to be a part of the landmark referendum on the Maha mumbai Special Economic Zone (SEZ). By evening, …

Singur and Indias socio-economic future

In the context of the Singur situation relating to land ownership, the view that in addition to accelerated agricultural progress there is a need to create greater avenues for employment in the industrial and services sectors gains support. Mamata Banerjee has raised the important issue of land use and acquisition …

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