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However, missing allocations for important areas like research (where the budget paper shows zero allocation against Rs4bn last year) and the potential abolition of subsidy on solar tubewells and fertiliser breeds frustration among farmers in the province ... “With subsidy on fertiliser gone, past experience shows, usage could drop by 50pc....

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Israel advances bill tying cultural funding to ‘loyalty’

The Siasat Daily 22 Oct 2018

A ministerial committee in Israel’s parliament voted Sunday to advance a bill that would cut subsidies to cultural organisations accused of not showing “loyalty” to the state, the culture minister said ... It would give the finance and culture ministries the power to slash subsidies to any institution presenting work that denies ......

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Philip Hammond urged to make moves to end austerity

The Observer 22 Oct 2018

The shortfall in the public finances comes despite a boost since April showing that government borrowing has fallen by 35% compared with the same period last year, handing Hammond almost £17bn ... With the jobs figures showing Britain near full employment, it is expected that the £2bn subsidy, which was brought in by Hammond’s predecessor George Osborne in 2014, will be much reduced or scrapped....

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Inflation bites swell up and itch

Dawn 22 Oct 2018

In all likelihood, October data will not show much respite as the recent increase in gas prices may have a considerable impact on wholesale or ex-factory prices of locally produced items of agricultural, industrial and commercial use ... Prices of 19 out of 53 essential items of daily use showed a rising trend ... CPI inflation showed an average year-on-year increase of 5.12pc....

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Israel advances bill tying cultural funding to 'loyalty'

This is Money 21 Oct 2018

Proposed legislation in Israeli parliment would cut subsidies to cultural organisations accused of not showing "loyalty" to the state. A ministerial committee in Israel's parliament voted Sunday to advance a bill that would cut subsidies to cultural organisations accused of not showing "loyalty" to the state, the culture minister said....

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Argentina's Macri is stuck between the IMF and a hard place

This is Money 19 Oct 2018

... to drive through an unpopular austerity program that has cut fuel subsidies, raised taxes and sent utility bills soaring ... But, as he raises export taxes and gears up for additional cuts in popular electricity, water and home heating oil subsidies, the poll shows an absence of hope on the part of voters that could poison his re-election effort....

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ANALYSIS-Argentina's Macri is stuck between the IMF and a hard place

This is Money 19 Oct 2018

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How Punjab and Haryana's shot at saving water destroyed Delhi's air quality

The Times of India 19 Oct 2018

PATIALA/LUDHIANA ... Earlier, they used to get nearly 40-45 days after starting their paddy sowing in late May or early June ... The states have been providing subsidy to the tune of 50% of the cost of machinery to individual farmers and 80% subsidy to cooperatives or self help groups. Records show that Punjab had distributed 7,062 farm implements to individual farmers while Haryana had done it for 2,814 farmers till October 15 ... ....

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Punjab, Haryana’s shot at water conservation triggered air pollution crisis in northern states

The Times of India 19 Oct 2018

LUDHIANA ... Earlier, they used to get nearly 40-45 days of post-harvest time after starting their paddy sowing in late May or early June ... The states have been providing subsidy to the tune of 50% of the cost of machinery to individual farmers and 80% subsidy to cooperatives or self help groups. Records show that Punjab had distributed 7,062 farm implements to individual farmers while Haryana had done it for 2,814 farmers till October 15....

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Dear Wentworth Voters: Here’s 123 Things Our Leaders Did To ‘Confront’ Climate Change

New Matilda 19 Oct 2018

... 2018 Releases data showing March quarter increase in emissions of 1.3% on a Friday afternoon, which was a public holiday in Victoria and the same day as the release of the banking sector royal commission interim report – 28 September 2018 Describes $444m Great Barrier Reef Foundation grant as the “right financial decision” – 1 October 2018....

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Save Gir lions from virus, open wells: Gujarat High Court tells state

DNA India 18 Oct 2018

The court also directed that the state government should continue to strictly monitor the movement of lions so that any of them showing symptoms of the virus can be isolated and treated. It was also directed that the state should not lose any time in treating a lion found infected or showing symptoms of the virus. Create awareness about availability of subsidy for parapet wall....

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Dems helping people! Social Security,food stamps,& other programs kept 44 million out of poverty

Democratic Underground 18 Oct 2018

But one of the most striking data points shows the massive economic impact that federal entitlement programs, such as food stamps and housing subsidies, have on low-wage workers....

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Households pay most green taxes but emit one fifth of emissions - CSO

The Irish Times 18 Oct 2018

Irish households produce just over a fifth of the country’s overall greenhouse gas emissions but pay for 61 per cent of all environmental taxes, new CSO figures show ... The CSO data – drawing from separate previously published reports on emissions, tax trends and subsidies – shows that greenhouse gas emissions rose by 3.7 per cent to almost 60 million tonnes of carbon dioxide between 2014 and 2015....

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