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Onion prices soar in Delhi; traders blame it on supply shortage
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The price of onions in the national capital on Saturday witnessed a huge increase to almost double the previous price affecting household budgets.
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Plant-derived nutrients can have impact on gut, brain: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Prebiotics are chemicals that aid in the colonisation of beneficial bacteria in the stomach. These indigestible dietary fibres are found non many plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high amounts in chicory root. They encourage the growth and activit
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Study reveals how plant-derived nutrients can affect gut, brain
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Prebiotics are substances that help beneficial bacteria colonise the gut. These indigestible dietary fibres can be found in a variety of plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high concentrations in chicory root. They promote the growth and activity of
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Centre exempts 'Bangalore rose onion' from export duty
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In August, the government imposed a 40 per cent duty on the export of onions to check price rise and improve supplies in the domestic market till December 31, 2023.
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No farmer needs to worry on onion issue: Union Minister Narendra Singh Tom
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
After the central government imposed a 40 per cent duty on the export of onions, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Saturday said that farmers do not have to worry on the onion issue.
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Nashik's Onion market remains closed, farmers continue protest on purchase
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Fumed over Centre's decision to impose an export duty of 40 per cent on onions till December 31 farmers at Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) of Lasalgaon in Nashik continued to protest on the third day and onions auctions remain halted.
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"Anti-farmer": Maharashtra Congress Chief on Centre imposing 40 per cent d
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Recently, the Central government imposed a 40 per cent export duty on the kitchen staple which prompted onion farmers in the state to stage a protest in Maharashtra’s Nashik district on Monday.
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"Grateful to Central Govt but...": Farmers of Pimpalgaon on onion purchase
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"I'm grateful to the central government for this decision. This price has been given for the A-grade onions, but the farmers have B-grade and C-grade quality onions as well. They should think about it too," one of the farmers, Sunil Haribabu More said on Tuesday.
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NCCF to sell onions at Rs 25 per kg from tomorrow after Centre raises onio
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Consumers can avail onions at a subsidized rate of Rs 25 per kg through retail outlets of the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited (NCCF) from August 21, said a government release on Sunday.
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Government imposes 40 pc export duty on onions to improve local supplies
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The government on Saturday imposed a 40 per cent duty on the export of onions to check price rise and improve supplies in the domestic market till December 31, 2023.
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Centre starts releasing onions from buffer stock to rein in prices
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The buffer stock is maintained to meet any exigencies and for price stabilisation, if rates go up significantly during the lean supply season.
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Researchers identify top five foods rich in prebiotics
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prebiotics are certain types of fibre that are frequently found in plants and encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, according to mounting evidence.
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