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Massive operation for distribution of pulses underway, says Ministry of Co
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): A massive operation is underway to distribute one-kilogram pulses to about 20 crore households in the country for three months, said Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution on Saturday.
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Surge in prices of essential commodities will be contained, says Secretary
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, mandated to check the prices of essential commodities, today stated that a minor surge in prices of 22 essential commodities, including vegetables, pulses, oils and grains, during the lockdown is not worrisome and will be c
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Lockdown : NGOs permitted to buy food grains directly from FCI for providi
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Central government has directed Food Corporation of India (FCI) to provide wheat and rice to NGOs and charitable organizations, providing cooked food to poor people amid lockdown, at the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) rates without going through the e-au
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FCI sets all-time record in single day transportation of food grains
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Food Corporation of India (FCI) has set a new record in single-day movement by moving 70 rakes carrying 1.93 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) continuously for two days on April 3 and 4.
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Price of 200 ml sanitizer can't be more than Rs 100: Ministry of Consumer
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Friday issued a notification stating that the retail prices of hand sanitizer cannot be more than Rs.100 per bottle of 200 ml.
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Govt reduces onion stock limit amid rising prices
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 3 (ANI): In a bid to curb hoarding of onions in the wake of soaring prices, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs has revised with immediate effect the stock limits for wholesalers and retailers in the country.
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Centre to import onion from Turkey, Egypt
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Dec 1 (ANI): The government will import 11000 Metric Ton (MT) of onion from Turkey in addition to 6090 MT from Egypt, in the backdrop of soaring onion prices in the Indian retail market.
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Agencies supplying drinking water must ensure quality: Consumer Affairs Mi
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 21 (ANI): The agencies engaged in the supply of water to households in the towns, cities, and villages spread across the country should ensure that the water being supplied is safe for drinking purpose, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Thursday.
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Hoardings questioning Delhi Jal Board on water quality surface in Delhi
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 21 (ANI): Hoardings demanding an explanation from Delhi Jal Board (DJB) president over water quality of national capital have come-up in some parts of Delhi on Thursday.
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National Consumer Helpline received over 10 lakh complaints in last 3 year
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): Ministry Of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Friday asserted that over 10 lakh complaints were received by it in last three years through National Consumer Helpline.
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Centre hikes MSP for sugar to Rs 31 per kg
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 14 (ANI): The central government has raised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for sugar from Rs 29 to Rs 31 per kilogram for 2018-19.
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Food Ministry clarifies media reports on starvation deaths
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has today issued a clarification on the recent media reports about starvation deaths owing to alleged denial of subsidised food-grains.
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