Assam to move ahead with UCC as Himanta defends reform push, targets Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is pushing for a Uniform Civil Code, stating it will empower minority women and promote equality...
26 May, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
No shortage of LPG, petrol, and diesel in the state: Manipur governmentManipur authorities have confirmed ample stock of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, petrol, and diesel. The government is addressing misinformation ...
12 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Govt reduces jute stock limits to zeroThe government has set raw jute stock limits to zero for traders and balers. This move aims to ensure fair distribution and prevent hoardin...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Assam LPG, fuel supply fully stable, adequate stocks available: IndianOil AODNitin Bhatnagar, Executive Director and State Head of IndianOil AOD State said that the supply of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum prod...
17 Apr, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
100% domestic LPG, PNG supply ensured amid West Asia crisis: GovtIndia has successfully maintained full supply of Piped Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas for homes. This was achieved by prioritising...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Govt seizes 500 LPG cylinders as India intensifies energy security measures amid Israel-Iran warThe government is taking strong measures to address the LPG shortage and ensure fuel stability. Raids are underway to stop black-marketing,...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
No unusual price volatility despite West Asia tensions, Government says; ample food stocks in placeThe government states essential commodity prices are stable despite the West Asia crisis. Sufficient wheat and rice stocks are available fo...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
PM Modi chairs CCS meet to ensure fuel, fertiliser, power supply amid West Asia conflictPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for the West Asia conflict. The focus is on ensuring unint...
01 Apr, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Govt imposes stock limits on soyameal till June 2022 to check price riseSoyameal processors, millers and plant owners can hold a maximum stock of 90 days production and they are required to declare the storage l...
24 Dec, 2021, 08.44 PM IST
Keep strict watch on prices of essential commodities in states: Piyush GoyalFood and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday directed his officials to keep a "strict watch" on prices of essential commodi...
19 May, 2021, 08.42 PM IST
Centre asks states to use Essential Commodities Act to prevent hoarding of pulses, control pricesStates/UTs were also requested to monitor the prices of pulses on weekly basis. An online datasheet was also shared with States/UTs to fill...
17 May, 2021, 09.33 PM IST
Haryana forms teams to check prices and hoarding of essential commoditiesSharing more information in this regard, a spokesman of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department said that the rate capping of 25 ess...
07 Apr, 2020, 09.34 PM IST
Price rise recorded in some food items like tomato: GovernmentTo a query if prices of vegetables are likely to see a steep rise in future, the minister replied: "Prices of vegetables depend on their pr...
25 Jul, 2017, 08.50 PM IST
Pulses worth Rs 125 crore seized in ThanePulses worth around Rs 125 crore, which were hoarded in various godowns here, have been seized by the Thane Police and Supplies department.
22 Oct, 2015, 03.52 PM IST
Cabinet committee may extend ban on onion hoarding by one yearIn the Cabinet note, the Consumer Affairs Ministry has sought extension of the order by another year in view of increase in onion prices du...
30 Jun, 2015, 06.02 PM IST
Will Modi government succeed in bringing down high inflation?The NDA government has brought potatoes and onions in the essential commodities list, as well as moved to make hoarding a non-bailable offe...
07 Jul, 2014, 11.04 AM IST