"The prices of essential items have hit the roof. Price rise is not a state subject, it is a Central subject. But the central government has consistently failed to control the prices of essential commodities in the country. All of us are suffering because of this," Banerjee said on Tuesday.
"In an anti-narcotics operation carried out by @karbianglongpol at wee hours, a vehicle was intercepted based on actionable intelligence and upon thorough checking, 685.65gms heroin and 3.118kg YABA tablets (over 29,400 tabs) were recovered. The items were being carried from a neighbouring S
The choice for chocolate remains intact among all age groups in the country as 65 per cent of Gen Z, 63 per cent of millennials, 46 per cent of Gen X, and 40 per cent of Boomers preferred it as their favourite sweet.
Aimed at empowering consumers to be better informed about the nutritional value of food products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal to display nutritional information of -- total sugar, salt and saturated fat on labels of packaged food items.
A regional law enforcement operation named 'Green Justice', which was coordinated by the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC), has uncovered vast environmental crimes in the Amazon Basin.
The Border Security Force has intensified its operation against touts and trans-border criminals in order to clamp down on the influx of Bangladeshi nationals and smuggling of contraband items in the state of Tripura, BSF Inspector General, Patel Piyush Purushottam Das said.
According to the latest Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) weekly report, the annual inflation rate has surged to 23.59 per cent. The report highlights increases in prices for 29 essential items over the past week, while five items maintained stable prices and 17 experienced price reduction
"He reviewed their daily necessities and instructed the district administration to ensure the provision of essential items such as medical facilities, safe drinking water, and clothing," VC Sajjanar said.
The BIS has recently developed a comprehensive set of standards for essential kitchen items, reflecting its dedication to ensuring that all utensils adhere to stringent quality and safety benchmarks.
As the purchasing power of the common citizens in Pakistan dwindles, people are now struggling to afford items of daily needs. They are facing the challenges of skyrocketing inflation and severe unemployment.
Pakistan has introduced significant adjustments to the duty structure on imported beauty and make-up products, aiming to bolster revenue and regulate imports, however, it will burn a hole in Pak women's pockets for makeup, hair styling products, makeup remover, nail polish and remover, pe