PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss urges Centre, TN govt to curb rising fertiliser pricesFarmers face distress due to soaring fertiliser costs. PMK leader C Ramadoss calls for government intervention. He urges subsidies and affo...
29 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
NCP (SP) holds bicycle rally in Nagpur to protest fuel price hike, inflationNCP (SP) workers and leaders held a bicycle rally in Nagpur to protest rising petrol and diesel prices. Former minister Anil Deshmukh led t...
26 May, 2026, 02.52 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
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Government says fertiliser supply adequate, no shortage concerns ahead of Kharif seasonIndia's fertilizer supply is robust and more than sufficient. Data confirms availability exceeds demand for key nutrients. Stocks are high ...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as Iran war drives up costsBangladesh has made a tough choice to raise fuel prices by up to 15 percent, a direct response to rising crude oil costs and supply interru...
19 Apr, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Govt warns traders against hoarding of essential food items, says adequate stocks availableAmidst rising India-Pakistan tensions, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has cautioned traders against hoarding essential food items, assuring t...
09 May, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
European Union ready to talk food stock policy at WTOThe European Union has expressed its willingness to negotiate on global trade norms regarding the purchase, stockpiling, and distribution o...
04 Oct, 2023, 12.39 AM IST
Government takes note of allegations on overseas hoarding of pulsesThe government has received a representation alleging hoarding of pulses by big traders and importers in "a foreign country", Parliament wa...
08 Dec, 2015, 04.23 PM IST
636 quintals of hoarded onions seized in chhattisgarhAs many as 636 quintals of the agri-commodity worth around Rs 30 lakhs was seized during raids by sleuths of food and revenue departments.
25 Aug, 2015, 03.55 PM IST
Assam to implement National Food Security Act from SeptemberAssam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi urged officials to ensure smooth implementation of the scheme so that it reaches the targeted beneficiarie...
14 Jul, 2014, 06.04 PM IST
No need to panic, sufficient foodgrain stock to face any situation: FM Arun JaitleyGrowing concern premature to panic, says Jaitley, even as govt warns hoarders; but Skymet says chances of failed monsoon have doubled.
05 Jul, 2014, 06.55 PM IST
Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan promises action against foodgrain hoardersPaswan said that strategies would be chalked out to check hoarding and black marketing during a meeting of food ministers of various states...
02 Jul, 2014, 12.14 AM IST
Government to act against hoarders to bring down food prices: Ram Vilas PaswanPrices are rising due to hoarding and black-marketing...The NDA government will not tolerate hoarding and corruption," said Ram Vilas Paswan
26 Jun, 2014, 08.18 PM IST
- Govt jittery over rising food prices ahead of state polls
The runaway food inflation has set the alarm bells ringing in govt that faces many state elections and a general election.
18 Mar, 2013, 06.21 AM IST
- CPI criticises govt's steps to tackle price rise
Criticising measures taken by the UPA government in checking surging prices of essential commodities, the CPI on Friday sought an immediate...
23 Jun, 2006, 04.30 PM IST