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Nepal celebrates Bijaya Dashami, people receive tika, blessings from elder
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
People in Nepal on Tuesday are celebrating the tenth day of the fortnightly festival of Dashain by receiving "tika" (mixture of vermillion powder, curd, rice grains) and blessings from elders.
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Central government may arrest me if get chance, hints Chhattisgarh CM Bagh
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Accusing the BJP-led government at the centre of misusing its power as well as central agencies, Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel alleged that the central government will immediately take action against him on getting an opportunity.
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SAD chief Sukhbir Badal condemns arrest of rice sheller owners in Punjab's
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today condemned the summary arrests of rice sheller owners at Mansa, saying chief minister Bhagwant Mann should take up their case for resolution with the centre instead of suppressing their protests.
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For stabilising food prices, Centre extends restrictions on sugar, parboil
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
This restriction has now been extended beyond its original deadline of October 31, 2023, and will continue until further orders. Notably, this restriction encompasses various types of sugar, including raw, white, refined, and organic sugar.
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Russia sends 27 tonnes humanitarian aid to Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Taking to X, Russia's MFA said, "Russia's EMERCOM to deliver 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the people of the Gaza Strip, mainly food supplies: flour, sugar, rice and pasta. The Il-76 transport aircraft is already en route to Arish in Egypt. The Egyptian Red Crescent will ensure the delive
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India allows non-basmati rice exports to another 7 countries; Check here
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
India has allowed the export of non-basmati white rice in varying quantities to Nepal, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Republic of Guinea, Malaysia, Philippines, and Seychelles. Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from July 20 to check the domestic prices and ensure dome
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Centre contemplates review of free-on-board value for basmati rice exports
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Effective from 25th August 2023, contracts for the export of Basmati rice with a value of USD 1200 per metric ton (MT) and higher are eligible for registration for the issuance of the Registration-cum-Allocation Certificate (RCAC), read the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distr
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India extends 20% export duty on parboiled rice till March
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Initially, the duty was introduced on August 25, 2023, and was due to remain effective till October 16, 2023, aimed at maintaining adequate domestic availability and checking its price.
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ED conducts raids at rice mills in West Bengal's Nadia
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The raids are underway at ESSSGE Rice Mill and GK Agro Food Production, a rice mill and flour mill located on the Shantipur Bypass Road adjacent to Babla Kanda Khola.
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Research reveals rice-engineered material can reattach damaged nerves
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Researchers have long recognised the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics, or materials that can convert magnetic fields into electric fields, to activate neural tissue in a less invasive manner and aid in the treatment of neurological illnesses or nerve damage. The problem is tha
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FAO raises its forecast for global cereal production in 2023
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
FAO's new Cereal Supply and Demand Brief pegs global wheat output at 785 million tonnes, coarse grain production at 1 511 million tonnes - up 2.7 per cent from 2022 - and world rice output at 523.1 million tonnes.
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Indian govt considering reducing minimum export price of basmati rice: Piy
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the government is seriously considering reducing the minimum export price (MEP) of basmati rice.
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