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The Desert National Park is situated in Rajasthan near Jaisalmer stretching in the Thar desert. The park is considered not only the largest in the state of Rajasthan but among the largest in India. The catchments area of the Park is 3162 sq. km. The substantial part of the park is on a landscape, which comprises of lakebed of extinct salt lakes and thorny scrubs and a considerable area consists of sand dunes. Sand dunes form around 20% of the Park. The major landform consists of craggy rocks and compact salt lake bottoms, inters medial areas and fixed dunes.

As February 26, the date for presenting the budget in Parliament, draws closer the challenges before the finance minister are many.

The prospects for the U.A.E. economy, given its underlying strengths, remain favorable. It will be important, however, to embark on a more balanced and sustainable growth path over the medium term, says the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a public information notice.

New York: A senior United Nations official today appealed for support for a nearly $900 million plan to assist Afghanistan's most vulnerable communities who have been affected by natural disasters and conflict, as well as to support longer-term development and reconstruction.

New Delhi: The Minister of Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Sharad Pawar has urged agricultural scientists to double their efforts to remove all misgivings regarding GM crops from the minds of policy makers and public. Inaugurating the two-day conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and meeting of Directors of ICAR here today, Shri Pawar said, 'the recent decision on Bt. brinjal should not be seen as a setback to our efforts, but a challenge which we need to surmount.'

New Delhi: Speaking at the inaugural session of the India-Austria Joint Economic Forum (JEC), here today, Shri Anand Sharma, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, has invited Austria to participate in the creation and management of world class infrastructure in India.

The Department of Drinking Water Supply under the Ministry of Rural Development has directed State Governments/UT administrations to prepare a preliminary District Perspective Plan to ensure Drinking Water security in the rural areas of the Country. Accordingly, recognizing that village level planning including water is the key factor in ensuring optimum utilization of water, especially for drinking purposes, a format has been prepared and sent by the Department to all the States/UTs for their suggestions.

New Delhi: To provide an opportunity for Domestic Tourists to experience the rich cultural & Spiritual heritage of India and Travel in the Footsteps of Lord Buddha - Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd.(IRCTC) announces 'Companion Travels Free' offer for the Indian nationals travelling on the National Tourism Award winning - Buddhist Circuit Special Train for trips commencing on 26th Feb, 9th March & 20th March 2010.

New Delhi: The first seminar on Design Clinic Scheme for Design Expertise, a component of National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme was held here today. It is a unique and ambitious design intervention scheme for the country's large micro, small and medium scale enterprises, which combines design awareness programmes and project based design assistance.

New Delhi: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs made a presentation on the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 & Rules 2008 here today.