Manipur Police add 477 vehicles to bolster security responseManipur Police has received 477 new vehicles, including bulletproof models, to boost its operational strength. This comes as the state grap...
25 May, 2026, 09.48 PM 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
Inflation within tolerance band; govt taking steps to check price rise: Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the government's efforts to control inflation have been successful, especially in perishabl...
06 Feb, 2024, 05.18 PM IST
Govt to set up food processing hubs for niche products in Madhya Pradesh Bihar and J&KAlso, to facilitate exports of perishable commodities, the ministry and the Airports Authority of India are setting up cold chains and infr...
26 Feb, 2021, 08.34 PM IST
PM Modi to flag off 100th Kisan Rail from Maharashtra to West Bengal todayAccording to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the multi-commodity train service will carry vegetables such as cauliflower, capsicum, cabb...
28 Dec, 2020, 09.40 AM IST
PM Modi to flag off 100th Kisan Rail on MondayLoading and unloading of perishable commodities will be permitted at all stoppages en route with no bar on the size of consignment, the Pri...
26 Dec, 2020, 08.42 PM IST
Announced in Union Budget 2020, Kisan Rail to begin transport services from FridayThe Centre will introduce its pilot Kisan Rail, a special parcel train for carrying perishable commodities, announced as part of the budget...
06 Aug, 2020, 05.32 PM IST
Fruits & Vegetables: Bengaluru airport processes 1425 MT of perishables in AprilDespite numerous logistical challenges due to the lockdown, BLR Airport, backed with cutting-edge tech-assets for cargo processing, ensured...
06 May, 2020, 07.37 PM IST
Narendra Singh Tomar launches agri transport call centreThis round the clock Agri Transport Call Centre is an initiative of the union agriculture ministry for coordination between States for inte...
15 Apr, 2020, 01.28 PM IST
Centre enhances daily procurement limit under PSS“A farmer can sell 40 quintal produce daily. This will be applicable only for this Rabi season as farmers are facing problems in selling th...
09 Apr, 2020, 06.32 PM IST
Keep close watch on prices of perishables in July-Nov: Centre to statesPresently, prices of essential commodities are under control, barring seasonal products or short term increase in few, he added.
29 Jun, 2018, 04.41 PM IST
Centre plans to roll out price stabilisation fund in DecemberThe government is also in favour of decentralised stocking of perishable commodities to meet peak demand and prevent any stockout situation...
18 Nov, 2014, 03.24 AM IST
- SMC comtrade urges Centre to amend Agriculture Produce Marketing Regulation Act
SMC Comtrade has urged the Centre to expeditiously amend the Agriculture Produce Marketing Regulation Act, maintaining that its anamolies w...
22 Mar, 2011, 10.25 PM IST
- NSEL to launch potato spot trading from Feb
The National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) is planning to launch potato spot trading on its exchange from February next year.
21 Dec, 2010, 03.55 AM IST
- Frame perishable commodities
The Union food processing minister Subodh Kant Sahay is advocating the formulation of perishable commodities policy in Jharkhand.
09 Aug, 2007, 05.17 AM IST
- MCX to launch bourses for spot trading next month
Futures trading exchange Multi Commodities Exchange of India (MCX) is planning to set up spot exchanges for agriculture commodities by mid-...
08 Dec, 2006, 02.52 AM IST
- Govt focuses to remove export bottlenecks
With India's exports surging by nearly 35 per cent this year, the government is now focusing on removing bottlenecks, simplifying procedure...
11 Oct, 2006, 05.00 PM IST