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	Ram Naik’s ‘rath’ rolls in Mumbai North - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		While Deputy prime minister L K Advani's 'rath' is crisscrossing the country, another 'rath', that of his BJP colleague and union petroleum and natural gas minister Ram Naik, hit the road in the country’s third largest Lok Sabha constituency recently.
		Naik contested for the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1989, when the population was 15 lakh.
		Known as 'Rambhau' to his voters and colleagues, Naik is remembered in Mumbai for his work to improve the sub-urban railway network and infrastructure of the metropolis.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/mar192004/n2.asp (760 words)

	Ram Naik orders independent inquiry into the safety and security of life in offshore operations
		Naik added that he had asked CMD, ONGC to draw up an emergency plan to further strengthen safety measures for air transportation in the offshore so as to make them fully comparable with the best global standards, in consultation with DGCA, within a fortnight.
		Naik informed that the helicopter of Mesco Airlines was going from Sagar Kiran Rig to Sagar Jyoti of Neelam Field with 25 passengers, 22 from ONGC and 3 Contractor employees, along with 4 crewmembers.
		Naik informed that the collectives from Mumbai Region had written to him yesterday late night regarding number of their demands pending settlement of which the offshore operations may be affected from 0600 hours of 13th August 2003.
	www.keralamonitor.com /aug12c.html (657 words)

	XI LOK SABHA DEBATES, Session I
		SHRI RAM NAIK (MUMBAI NORTH): Sir, it is about the appointment of the Leader of the Opposition with retrospective effect from 16th May. The Members of this House have taken oath on 22nd.
		SHRI RAM NAIK (MUMBAI NORTH): Sir, he took the oath only on 22nd May. When we, the Members, were being called to take the oath, the then Speaker from the Chair has said that the Prime Minister would take the oath first and then the Leader of the Opposition.
		SHRI RAM NAIK (MUMBAI NORTH): Sir, the point which is very relevant is whether from anti-date, that is from 16th May, the Leader of the Opposition can be appointed and from that point of view I am raising this.
	parliamentofindia.nic.in /lsdeb/ls11/ses1/02280596.htm (1133 words)

	petrosilicon.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Union minister for petroleum and natural gas, Ram Naik has stated that despite the alarming rise in international crude oil prices, the government was not contemplating a hike in petrol prices.
		Ram Naik has expressed strong reservations against selling the government holding in IBP, the petroproduct marketing company, through the open bidding route.
		Naik has issued two control orders under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, in a bid to check this practice which he claims is rampant across the country.
	www.petrosilicon.com /temp/oilgas-july.cgi (1374 words)

	Election 2004 - HindustanTimes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		When BJP candidate Ram Naik's rath rolls into Makne village here there are few to receive him — no match for the hysterical crowds that lined the road to greet his rival and Congress candidate Govinda a few weeks ago.
		Naik has won from Mumbai North constituency five times in the past and is looking for a double hat-trick now.
		Naik spoke about his achievements as petroleum minister wherein he solved the perennial LPG shortage, but adjacent to his convoy, there was a serpentine queue of empty steel jars waiting to be filled.
	www.hindustantimes.com /2005/May/22/6996_687119,0015002200000016.htm (462 words)

	Ram Naik (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Ram Naik, petroleum minister in the NDA government, used to talk of the Asian premium, essentially the practice of Opec countries charging Asian countries...
		Ram Naik (born April 16, 1934) is an Indian politician.
		He married Srimati Kunda Naik on May 17, 1960 and has 2 daughters.
	publicliterature.org.cob-web.org:8888 /en/wikipedia/r/ra/ram_naik.html (132 words)

	Govinda charm may not work against Ram Naik - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Ram Naik is fully aware that he could make it to the Lok Sabha one more time.
		For Naik, who in the 70s and 80s was a member of Legislative Assembly from Borivli, a part of Mumbai North, has nurtured this constituency very well.
		Naik has called for as many as four press conferences in the last two weeks to air his views on different subjects and to take dig at Govinda.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/apr262004/iv27.asp (843 words)

	The Hindu : Sack Ram Naik: CPI(M)
		The Communist Party of India (Marxist) today demanded the dismissal of the Petroleum Minister, Ram Naik, in the wake of the petrol and gas agencies scandal and said the gravity of charges of gross corruption against the Vajpayee Government had been increasing in successive sessions of Parliament.
		Naik should be sacked since he was the "presiding deity" of the Ministry that doled out favours to the near and dear of the BJP in a brazen manner.
		One of the beneficiaries was an inmate of the Prime Minister's official residence in Lucknow, the editorial said.
	www.hindu.com /2002/08/08/stories/2002080804901100.htm (431 words)

	Ram Naik, Key Contenders for India Election 2004
		Born on 16th April, 1934 in Sangli (Maharashtra), Shri Ram Naik is a graduate in Commerce and also in Law.
		Shri Ram Naik who represents North Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency from Maharashtra as a BJP MP has a track record of getting elected successively for five times.
		Ram Naik also successfully prevailed upon the Government to change the names 'Bombay' in English and 'Bambai' in Hindi to its original name 'Mumbai'.
	www.indian-elections.com /keycontenders/shri-ram-naik.html (343 words)

	Election 2004 - HindustanTimes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		With the BJP sounding its bugle loud and clear that Naik, `well-oiled' in the mechanics of politics would prove to be a tough match for Govinda, the veteran of films but wet-behind-the-ears in politics-- the poll-watch in the constituency has got an interesting hue.
		Naik's claim in getting the Indian Oil Corporation to spend Rs four crore to lay a pipeline to bring piped water to residents of Gorai-Manori and his role in getting the Mahanagar Gas Limited to extend its service upto Dahisar has ensured him a loyal voter base in these far flung suburbs.
		Not to be outdone by his rival, Naik has chosen to meet the disgruntled fisherfolks, upset over recent encroachements in their territory, the christian population under the sway of the church and people of far flung Palghar areas to enrich his voter bank.
	www.hindustantimes.com /2005/May/22/6996_682498,0016005500020001.htm (1156 words)

	Rediff On The NeT: The Rediff Election Interview/ Ram Naik
		Naik came to Bombay from Sangli in western Maharashtra in 1955, and began work as a clerk in the Accountant General's office.
		But Mr Naik, compared to former railway minister Ram Vilas Paswan who converted Hajipur into a railway centre, you have not done much for your constituency in spite of being railway minister.
		Ram Naik looks at issues and not at one or two stations.
	www.rediff.com /election/1999/sep/09naik.htm (1534 words)

	The Hindu : National : I knew about oil surcharge in July 2002, says Ram Naik (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		NEW DELHI: Former Petroleum Minister in the National Democratic Alliance Government Ram Naik knew as early as July 2002 that the then Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was asking for a surcharge on oil coupons under the oil-for-food programme controlled by the United Nations as part of the sanctions regime against Iraq.
		Naik could not explain why other Indian companies were not expected by the NDA Government to follow what was considered a good ethical position for Indian Oil — that is refusal of the oil coupons.
		Naik demanded a change of the terms of reference for the Pathak Authority inquiring into the scandal and a rigorous investigation into the alleged oil deals done in the name of Natwar Singh and the Congress party.
	www.hindu.com.cob-web.org:8888 /2005/11/19/stories/2005111907331200.htm (552 words)

	Asia Times Online - The best news coverage from South Asia
		Ram Naik has generally been considered that rarity - a member of parliament with a clean image.
		Jethmalani, Mayawati and Naik are among the thousands of eager politicians vying for the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha - lower house of the Indian parliament - election campaigning for which is currently under way.
		But Sukh Ram went on to float his own political outfit, the Himachal Vikas Party, which in turn became a key ally of the ruling BJP government in his home state of Himachal Pradesh.
	www.atimes.com /atimes/South_Asia/FD20Df03.html (2332 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		NEW DELHI: Petroleum minister Ram Naik on Tuesday advised the five state-run oil Navaratnas to take a consortium approach for overseas investment instead of poaching on each other's territory.
		Naik's advice came as a hint that it would be business as usual for the brass of the five oil companies and they may be spared the disinvestment axe, at least for now.
		On his part, however, Naik stuck to the official line that three options, including a part-sale of Indian Oil's retail network, were being examined simultaneously as per the Cabinet decision.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?msid=233473 (1530 words)

	Renewing India News: The New Generation Fuel "SPEED" — Launched in Delhi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Shri Ram Naik, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, launched the BPCL’s "SPEED" — the New General Fuel — in Delhi today making it only the second city in the country after Mumbai where the fuel was launched on 9.7.2002.
		Shri Naik further said that perceptible improvement in environment in the Capital can be attributed more to the cleaner diesel and petrol with only 0.05 per cent sulphur content in the last two years as against earlier 0.25 per cent.
		Shri Ram Naik observed that to conclude that the reduction in air pollutants from vehicles is due to CNG is a myth in view of a very small fraction of CNG vehicles.
	www.renewingindia.org /news1/news_archive/aug/news1_aug_speed.html (716 words)

	Renewing India News: 'Gasohol' Launched Today on January 1, 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Shri Ram Naik, Honourable Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, formally effected the National launch of the supply of 5 per cent ethanol blended petrol, called "Gasohol", today.
		Shri Naik said that he was proud that his dream of helping the sugarcane farmers and building up the oil security apart from benefiting the environment, has become a reality today.
		Shri Ram Naik stated that earlier the Government had decided to mandate supply of only 5 per cent ethanol-blended petrol in these 9 States and 4 Union Territories w.e.f.
	www.renewingindia.org /news1/news_archive/jan3/news1_jan3_gasohol.html (675 words)

	November 10, 2001 - November 10, 2001 :: News Archive :: Gujarat News at GujaratPlus.com
		PAKHAJAN (Bharuch district): Union petroleum minister Ram Naik on Friday said an "oil mafia" was operating in the region, and also hinted of a "conspiracy" in pilferage of oil from ONGC wells and pipelines.
		Naik was here to inspect the fire at well no. 345 of the ONGC at its Gandhar oil field which has been raging since October 30.
		Naik revealed that two of the five hoses used in pilfering oil from the well were found in the backyard of a 'dargah' near here.
	www.gujaratplus.com /news/archive/arc69.html (1606 words)

	Daily Excelsior...Business
		Petroleum Minister Ram Naik today said the shortage of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Delhi will continue for about two more years as the fuel is in short supply.
		Mr Naik said he was hopeful of a positive decision on the part of the Finance Ministry.
		Mr Naik said that global oil prices had normally remained low during summer, but this year the trend was different due to the security situation, involving Palestine, Israel, Iraq and the United States.
	www.dailyexcelsior.com /02may11/busi.htm (4002 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
		Reacting to the cancellation, the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Mr Ram Naik, said he would not bow to the Opposition demand for his resignation as he had not done any wrong and all the allotments were made by the Dealer Selection Board, which were headed by retired judges.
		Mr Naik cannot escape the responsibility for the irregularities in allotments as the Chairmen of the Dealership Selection Board were appointed by him and the retired judges selected for the post yielded to political recommendations, Mr Reddy told mediapersons here.
		Mr Naik was present in the Lok Sabha during question hour when the entire Opposition trooped into the well shouting, “we want resignation”, and accusing the ruling BJP of “looting” the nation.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20020806/main1.htm (1560 words)

	Navhind Times on the Web: Goa
		Mr Naik pointed out that between April 2004 and September 2006, the price of diesel per litre had increased by Rs 13.61, while that of petrol had rose by Rs 14.73.
		Mr Naik flayed the UPA government for not trying to generate alternate fuel out of ethanol and also undertaking manufacture of bio-diesel from Jatropa and non-edible oil seeds.
		Mr Naik also said that the Communists, with the sole objective of keeping the Bharatiya Janata Party away from the power, were blindly supporting the Congress and in the process even moving away from their parties’ objectives.
	www.navhindtimes.com /articles.php?Story_ID=092645 (450 words)

	Alexander's Gas & Oil Connections - India to submit crude oil rate proposal for developing countries
		India is meanwhile pursing with Iraq the proposal for selling its surplus wheat in exchange for oil, said Naik who is chairman of the Indo-Iraq Joint Commission which is holding its meeting in the capital currently.
		Stressing the importance of new exploration activities and the need for new technologies to optimise production in the existing oil fields, Naik said efforts are being made to further streamline the process of awarding contracts.
		A number of research papers will be discussed by leading geophysicists attending the conference, which is being held in Delhi for the second time.
	www.gasandoil.com /goc/news/nts05062.htm (507 words)

	kerala monitor middle east india news portal oil and gas ram naik
		Naik urged his Iranian counterpart for an early decision and approval by the Government of Iran to the offer of ONGC for Farsi exploration block in Iran.
		Ram Naik, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, speaking at the First Session of "World Energy Situation and Outlook", at Osaka, Japan on Monday while highlighting the concerns of the consuming countries, stressed the need for sustainable and stable oil prices.
		Naik stated that the oil market is in turmoil as the OPEC quota had fallen from about 5 million barrels/day between 1998 and 2002 while oil demand during the corresponding period has grown by 2.5 million barrels per day.
	www.keralamonitor.com /sept22.html (5892 words)

	rediff.com: Speaker's election: Ram Naik emerging as BJP frontrunner
		The frontrunners are Ram Naik, Union Culture Minister Jagmohan and party spokesperson V K Malhotra.
		BJP leaders point out that Naik could be 'an ideal choice' because of his acceptability not only in the NDA but also among the opposition parties.
		While Naik has generally maintained his composure even in the face of opposition onslaughts, both Jagmohan and Malhotra were prone to confront the NDA's adversaries in the House, BJP's sources told rediff.com.
	www.rediff.com /news/2002/may/07speaker.htm (358 words)

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		Shri Ram Naik, Honorable Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, today launched the 5 kilogram LPG Janta cylinder targeting the rural masses at a function held at the HP Gas bottling plant at Raipur, Chattisgarh.
		Shri Ram Naik further added, “LPG is one of the cleanest fuel apart from being eco-friendly, helps in reducing deforestation and improves health standards all around.
		Shri Ram Naik informed the gathering that there are obstacles in reaching clean fuel of LPG to the majority of the population, which is still in rural and semi-urban areas, and the main problem is difficulty in transporting 14.2 kg cylinders and its cost which is not affordable by poor families surviving on daily wages.
	www.businesswireindia.com /pressrelease.asp?b2mid=3531 (860 words)

	Ram Naik takes a dig at Govinda - Sify.com
		Asked whether he was "disturbed" with his opponent regalling the audience with film dialogues, Naik said "I will highlight achievements of the Vajpayee government and work done by me as the representative of people."
		Referring to candidature of Govinda as a Congress nominee, Naik, who has represented the constituency for five times in a row, said "the electoral battle this time will be mere glittery sans any serious debate."
		Naik recalled that former union Defence Minister Krishna Menon had contested against Acharya Kriplani from this constituency.
	sify.com /cities/fullstory.php?id=13442615 (302 words)

	Netguruindia News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Naik urged Opec for concessions to developing nations by the oil producers' cartel, which was however ruled out by the Opec secretary-general Ali Rodriguez.
		Naik was speaking at a seminar on Cooperation between Opec and the Developing World in New Delhi.
		According to Naik, high increases in oil prices over shorter timeframes witnessed over the past 18 months may see an economic slowdown even in the developed economies which would adversely affect both the producers and the consumers.
	www.netguruindia.com /news/Mar01/20/BUS8.html (220 words)

	Ram Naik demands improvement in LPG supply-India-NEWS-The Times of India (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		MUMBAI: Critisising former Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyer for creating "artificial shortage" of LPG and kerosene during his tenure, Ram Naik on Wednesday urged the new Petroleum Minister Murali Deora to improve the supply of these essential commodities.
		Naik, who handled the portfolio during the NDA regime, also demanded allotting the power deficit state of Maharashtra electricity produced from Tarapur Atomic Power Plant on priority basis.
		Naik also critisised new Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for misleading the state with "false promise" of free electricity in his capacity as Maharashtra Chief Minister...
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com.cob-web.org:8888 /articleshow/1395598.cms (224 words)

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