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Pakistan's Ramazan relief under scrutiny as poor struggle amid store closu
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Following the shutdown of the Utility Stores Corporation network, financially vulnerable households across Punjab are grappling with mounting difficulties in securing subsidised food items ahead of Ramazan. As prices of essential commodities continue to rise, concerns over managing Sehri an
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"Had praying to Goddess Lakshmi made one rich, India wouldn't be poor": Sw
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party president Swami Prasad Maurya on Tuesday stirred debate with his remarks questioning the practical impact of worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on poverty alleviation. Citing widespread poverty and unemployment in the country, Maurya stated that if prayers alone cou
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9 states successfully complete 'One Nation One Ration Card' reform
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI): As many as nine states have successfully completed reforms in Public Distribution System (PDS) and implemented the 'One Nation One Ration System', under which a beneficiary will be able to buy subsidised foodgrains from any Fair Price Shops (FPS) acros
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Shiv Sena releases poll manifesto, promises reduction in power tariff, sub
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Shiv Sena released its manifesto for the Maharashtra Assembly elections here on Saturday with plethora of promises to woo voters including establishing a chain of 1000 'Bhojnalaya' (eateries) across the state that would serve quality and nutritious
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Food Ministry clarifies media reports on starvation deaths
Updated : 8 years, 6 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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