Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue LakesTourism in eastern Latvia faces a crisis. Stray Ukrainian drones are causing tourists to cancel bookings. Guesthouses and local businesses ...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Patna Court stays Khan Sir's arrest in connection with Khan Global Studies institute firing caseIn a significant development, the Patna District Court has issued a stay on the arrest of Khan Sir, a prominent educator, following a shoot...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Cold storages struggle as Gulf cargo lands in IndiaIndian cold storages are full of imported apples, avocados, and dry fruits. Shipping disruptions due to the Iran war are causing these dive...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
15 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
The ‘silent subletter’: Why your rabbit burrow might have a hidden winter riskWinter rabbit burrows are more than just shelters. They become ideal havens for mites and other parasites. These underground homes trap moi...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
In the 1920s, Clarence Birdseye Observed Fish Freezing Instantly in Arctic Conditions: That Observation Established the Foundation for the Frozen Food IndustryClarence Birdseye observed that rapid freezing in the Arctic preserved food quality, unlike conventional methods. This insight led to the d...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
No fridge needed. 3,000-year-old Indian technique of storing water can keep it cool for longer and also improve digestionDrinking water from earthen pots, known as matkas, provides natural cooling and health benefits. This traditional Indian practice cools wat...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Potato prices in Bengal likely to ease to Rs 20-21/kg this weekPatit Paban De, senior member of the West Bengal Cold Storage Association, said there will be an estimated 10 per cent lower production of ...
01 Apr, 2024, 05.55 PM IST
Potatoes could get costlier in Kolkata — price may hit nearly Rs 50/kg in retail marketsPotato price should have witnessed correction after Diwali as the crop from Punjab began hitting the market by then but this has not been t...
23 Nov, 2020, 04.53 PM IST
Potato prices give jitters to traders, cold store ownersPotato arrivals have picked up in January and brought drown prices by Rs 3-6 per kg. In the ongoing season, rainfall had impacted the sowin...
12 Feb, 2020, 04.35 PM IST
West Bengal to produce 10% higher potatoes this yearWest Bengal is expected to produce 105 lakh tonnes of potato this year which is 10% higher than last year. This was indicated by Tarun Kant...
21 Jan, 2020, 03.35 PM IST
Odisha’s distressed cold storage operators on strikeThe Odisha Cold Storage Association, a body of 35 cold storage owners, is seeking incentives to revive its ailing units, waiver of loans an...
19 Nov, 2019, 09.07 PM IST
Inventory pile-up sends potato crashing to Rs 2 a kgAccording to traders, potatoes were stocked at a cost of Rs 8-12/kg around the time and was sold in retail at Rs 18-20/kg.
13 Dec, 2018, 10.25 AM IST
Panchayat election sky rocketed potato price in West BengalAfter potato harvesting season in February- March, large chunk of the stock goes to cold storages while the rest gets consumed straight fro...
22 May, 2018, 03.28 PM IST
- Budget 2013: Cold Storage sector not happy
The Budget could not make the problem cripples cold storage sector especially in west Bengal, the state that contributes 30% to the total n...
28 Feb, 2013, 03.02 PM IST
Union Budget 2011: Cold Storage classified as infrastructure sectorMr Mukesh Kr. Agarwal, Honorary Secretary of Federation of Cold Storage Associations finds it as a positive move. “This will widen funding ...
28 Feb, 2011, 01.00 PM IST