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Upset Over Poor Price, Maharashtra Farmer Distributes Produce For Free
Upset by the drop in pricing, a Maharashtra Farmer distributed his entire crop of coriander and fenugreek to the public for free.
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Advertisers, Broadcasters Warned Against Misleading, Surrogate Ads
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.
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CCPA Issues 24 Notices for Unfair Trade Practices Against E-Commerce Firms, MoS Consumer Affairs Says
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued 24 notices against e-commerce companies for unfair trade practices, according to Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Centre Asks Edible Oil Companies To Cut Prices By Rs 15 Per Litre
The Department of Food and Public Distribution has directed leading edible oil associations to ensure a reduction in the maximum retail price (MRP) of edible oils by Rs 15 (per litre) with immediate effect, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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5G to Contribute $450 Billion in Next 15 Years, Digitise Indian Economy, Boost Startup Ecosystem: Piyush Goyal
5G will contribute $450 billion to the Indian economy in next 15 years, stated Indian Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal. The launch of indigenous 5G testbed will be milestone towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) in telecom. It will help in digitising the economy, bo...
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Trying To Keep Edible Oil Prices Under Control: Minister
Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday said the government is making efforts to keep the prices of edible oils under control.
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Government Issues Norms To Recast Sugar Mills' Loans, Gives 2 Year Moratorium
Government has issued guidelines for restructuring of loans taken by sugar mills and providing eligible defaulting factories with two-year moratorium
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4.28 Crore Bogus Ration Cards Cancelled During 2014-2021
The government has cancelled 4.28 crore bogus ration cards during 2014-21, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said on Friday.
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Centre's "Sinister" Plan To End Minimum Support Price: Navjot Sidhu
Reiterating that issues related to MSP, are bigger than the farm laws, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu alleged that the centre is planning to end MSP, Public Distribution System, government procurement and food security for the poor
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Centre Asks States To Fix Stock Limits Of Edible Oils
Department of food and public distribution undertook a meeting with all the states on Monday, asking them to maintain stock limit of edible oils
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Centre To Discuss Measures Taken By States To Curb Edible Oil Prices
Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey has written to all the states, informing them about steps taken to curb rising edible oil prices
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Centre Urges Delhi Government For Resumption Of ePoS Devices In All Fair Price Shops
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Tuesday wrote to the chief secretary of Delhi Government for 'resumption of ePoS (electronic point of sale) devices in all fair price shops of Delhi'.
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55 Crore Beneficiaries Received Foodgrains In May Under Central Scheme
As many as 55 crore beneficiaries received foodgrains in May and around 2.6 crore beneficiaries in June under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-III, informed Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, on Thursday.
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Upset Over Poor Price, Maharashtra Farmer Distributes Produce For Free
Upset by the drop in pricing, a Maharashtra Farmer distributed his entire crop of coriander and fenugreek to the public for free.
-
Advertisers, Broadcasters Warned Against Misleading, Surrogate Ads
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.
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CCPA Issues 24 Notices for Unfair Trade Practices Against E-Commerce Firms, MoS Consumer Affairs Says
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued 24 notices against e-commerce companies for unfair trade practices, according to Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Centre Asks Edible Oil Companies To Cut Prices By Rs 15 Per Litre
The Department of Food and Public Distribution has directed leading edible oil associations to ensure a reduction in the maximum retail price (MRP) of edible oils by Rs 15 (per litre) with immediate effect, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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5G to Contribute $450 Billion in Next 15 Years, Digitise Indian Economy, Boost Startup Ecosystem: Piyush Goyal
5G will contribute $450 billion to the Indian economy in next 15 years, stated Indian Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal. The launch of indigenous 5G testbed will be milestone towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) in telecom. It will help in digitising the economy, bo...
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Trying To Keep Edible Oil Prices Under Control: Minister
Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday said the government is making efforts to keep the prices of edible oils under control.
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Government Issues Norms To Recast Sugar Mills' Loans, Gives 2 Year Moratorium
Government has issued guidelines for restructuring of loans taken by sugar mills and providing eligible defaulting factories with two-year moratorium
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4.28 Crore Bogus Ration Cards Cancelled During 2014-2021
The government has cancelled 4.28 crore bogus ration cards during 2014-21, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said on Friday.
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Centre's "Sinister" Plan To End Minimum Support Price: Navjot Sidhu
Reiterating that issues related to MSP, are bigger than the farm laws, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu alleged that the centre is planning to end MSP, Public Distribution System, government procurement and food security for the poor
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Centre Asks States To Fix Stock Limits Of Edible Oils
Department of food and public distribution undertook a meeting with all the states on Monday, asking them to maintain stock limit of edible oils
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Centre To Discuss Measures Taken By States To Curb Edible Oil Prices
Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey has written to all the states, informing them about steps taken to curb rising edible oil prices
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Centre Urges Delhi Government For Resumption Of ePoS Devices In All Fair Price Shops
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Tuesday wrote to the chief secretary of Delhi Government for 'resumption of ePoS (electronic point of sale) devices in all fair price shops of Delhi'.
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55 Crore Beneficiaries Received Foodgrains In May Under Central Scheme
As many as 55 crore beneficiaries received foodgrains in May and around 2.6 crore beneficiaries in June under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-III, informed Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, on Thursday.
