Government allocates ₹35,000 crore for PM-AASHA to support farmers and stabilize pricesThe Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) with a ₹35,000 crore allocation ...
18 Sep, 2024, 11.20 PM IST
What is Bharat rice? Check price list and where to buyBharat rice: The government plans to introduce 'Bharat rice' on Tuesday at a subsidized rate of Rs 29 per kg, aiming to alleviate the impac...
06 Feb, 2024, 11.11 AM IST
Government to set up subsidised staple food stores at Delhi Metro StationsThe first store will be opened at Central Delhi's Rajiv Chowk metro station, to tap into the high footfall it receives. It will be owned an...
05 Dec, 2023, 11.01 PM IST
Reduce cooking gas, fuel prices to level that existed under UPA: Congress to CentreCongress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said despite opposition by the common people, there has been a steep rise of Rs 125 within a...
02 Mar, 2021, 09.54 PM IST
Cabinet approves import of 1.2 lakh tonnes onion: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanThe move comes after the government's various efforts to boost the domestic availability failed to cool down the retail prices significantl...
20 Nov, 2019, 10.40 PM IST
No shortage of fertilisers, government tells ParliamentGovt said the Centre was encouraging establishment of bio-fertiliser production units by providing financial assistance to state government...
24 Jul, 2018, 05.15 PM IST
After Ganga jal, post offices to start selling pulses at subsidised ratesCentre had struggled to dispose off imported pulses since states did not come forward to take them despite government offering the stock at...
15 Oct, 2016, 05.11 PM IST
Government to sell subsidised pulses through post officesAn Inter-ministerial committee, headed by Consumer Affairs Secretary Hem Pande, took the decision at its meeting here today. It was attende...
14 Oct, 2016, 07.08 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh mulling import of onions to check pricesAndhra Pradesh is considering import of onions to boost domestic availability of the commodity and to prevent hike in its prices.
01 Aug, 2015, 01.45 PM IST
Sikkim not facing price rise issue unlike other states: Chief Minister Pawan Kumar ChamlingOn monsoon, the CM said that the hilly state has received better rains so far and there are no reports of landslides in the state.
17 Jul, 2014, 07.59 PM IST
User database to help gas companies check use of subsidised cylindersWith the Centre restricting supply of subsidised LPG cylinders, cooking gas consumers will get 3 LPG cylinders for the rest of the fiscal.
14 Sep, 2012, 06.56 PM IST
- A scam in pulses import? CAG estimates Rs 1,200 crore loss on import of subsidised pulses
Can profit be skimmed from a policy conceived on the principle of loss, disguised as subsidy, for the larger objective of social welfare?
10 Mar, 2012, 04.06 AM IST
- Banks told to give subsidised post-harvest loans to farmers
The government has told banks to provide post-harvest loans to farmers at a subsidised 7% rate to discourage distress foodgrain sales.
16 Feb, 2012, 02.27 AM IST
- ‘Diversion of subsidized fuel a threat’
As a truism, the paper says growing dependence on imported oil is a cause of worry since it makes India vulnerable to geopolitical developm...
15 Feb, 2011, 11.08 AM IST
- Polls bring subsidised sugar, foodgrain to even APL category
The election-bound state has taken a significant decision to ensure that foodgrain and sugar are made available to ration card holders at d...
25 Aug, 2009, 07.56 AM IST
- Centre puts brakes on edible oil import for PDS after prices crash in global mkts
The Centre has put a halt to its plans of importing up to 10 lakh tonnes of edible oil for PDS after prices plunged in global markets.
14 Nov, 2008, 12.32 AM IST
- Poor may get imported edible oils cheaper
In a bid to quell the rising inflation, the government on Tuesday said that it is considering selling imported edible oils at subsidised pr...
16 Apr, 2008, 04.16 AM IST