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In Maharashtra Assembly, Opposition Demands Resolution Of Border Row
On the first day of the Maharashtra legislature's budget session on Monday, Opposition members demanded a fair price to farmers for foodgrains, resolution of the border dispute with Karnataka, and respect for historical figures.
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"Wanted Pics Of Modi Ji? Here...": KCR Party's Price Jibe On Union Minister's Demand In Telangana
"Telangana among 5-6 states that take care of our country financially. So should our Chief Minister's photo be put here and in other states?" Says Minister, reacting to viral video of Union Finance Minister's Curt Conversation With District Collector
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In Draft Rules For Buying Grains, Farmers See Bid To Cut Safety Net MSP
A recent proposal by the Centre on procurement of foodgrains from farmers on Minimum Support Price (MSP) has drawn suspicion from farmers and criticism from the opposition parties.
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In State's Interest To Ensure Easy Access To Foodgrains At Subsidised Prices: High Court
It is in the state's interest to ensure citizens get subsidised foodgrains easily, Delhi High Court said as it asked Delhi government to examine the feasibility of opening fair price shops in localities from where the nearest outlet is 2.5 km away.
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Centre Dismisses Food Security Fears Over Ethanol Plan
Dismissing fears that the Ethanol Plan would affect food security, the Centre said that meeting the foodgrain demand will always remain its first priority, but allowing alternative use of rice and maize will help to bring price stability for farmers.
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Government Incentivises States Ensuring Transparent Ration Distribution
Government has amended the Food Security (Assistance To State Government Rules) 2015, so that states generate savings by using e-POS devices properly.
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Delhi Fair Price Shop Owner Arrested For Misappropriation Of Foodgrains
A 40-year-old fair price shop owner was arrested for alleged misappropriation of foodgrains in Delhi's Dwarka, police said on Thursday.
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Foodgrain Output May Surpass Last Year's Level: Agricultural Secretary
India's foodgrain output could exceed last year's record of 279.51 million tonne (MT) buoyed by favourable monsoon, higher MSP and likely increase in crop productivity, an official said.
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2 Gujarat Ration Shop Owners Cheated Aadhaar Security, Stole Grain: Cops
Two owners of government-funded ration shops were arrested by the police in Gujarat's Surat for allegedly pilfering subsidised foodgrain by using hacked software and unauthorised biometric Aadhaar data of beneficiaries.
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Centre Won't Hike PDS Foodgrain Prices For Another Year: Minister Ram Vilas Paswan
The government today decided not to hike prices of foodgrains sold under the Food Law via ration shops for one more year. Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), which was passed in 2013 during the previous UPA regime, there is a provision for revision of the issue prices of foodgrains every three years.
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High Retail Inflation Diminishes India's Rate Cut Hope
Soaring food prices drove India's headline inflation to its highest level in nearly two years in June, increasing the odds of the central bank keeping interest rates on hold next month.
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Pulses Costlier Due To Poor Rainfall, Reduced Imports: Ram Vilas Paswan
Seeking to deflect opposition attack over high prices of pulses, Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan today attributed it to poor rainfall and reduced imports during the last two years.
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Govt Takes Steps to Ensure Quality Foodgrains Under PDS
Government today said a number of steps have been taken to ensure supply and distribution of good quality foodgrains under the Public Distribution System.
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Public Distribution System has Collapsed in Bihar: Sushil Kumar Modi
Former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi today alleged that the poor families were not getting subsidised foodgrains and sugar as a result of collapsed public distribution system in Bihar.
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March Consumer Inflation Likely Edged up for Fourth Month
Consumer prices likely rose to 5.5 per cent in March from a year earlier compared with February's 5.37 per cent.
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In Maharashtra Assembly, Opposition Demands Resolution Of Border Row
On the first day of the Maharashtra legislature's budget session on Monday, Opposition members demanded a fair price to farmers for foodgrains, resolution of the border dispute with Karnataka, and respect for historical figures.
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"Wanted Pics Of Modi Ji? Here...": KCR Party's Price Jibe On Union Minister's Demand In Telangana
"Telangana among 5-6 states that take care of our country financially. So should our Chief Minister's photo be put here and in other states?" Says Minister, reacting to viral video of Union Finance Minister's Curt Conversation With District Collector
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In Draft Rules For Buying Grains, Farmers See Bid To Cut Safety Net MSP
A recent proposal by the Centre on procurement of foodgrains from farmers on Minimum Support Price (MSP) has drawn suspicion from farmers and criticism from the opposition parties.
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In State's Interest To Ensure Easy Access To Foodgrains At Subsidised Prices: High Court
It is in the state's interest to ensure citizens get subsidised foodgrains easily, Delhi High Court said as it asked Delhi government to examine the feasibility of opening fair price shops in localities from where the nearest outlet is 2.5 km away.
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Centre Dismisses Food Security Fears Over Ethanol Plan
Dismissing fears that the Ethanol Plan would affect food security, the Centre said that meeting the foodgrain demand will always remain its first priority, but allowing alternative use of rice and maize will help to bring price stability for farmers.
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Government Incentivises States Ensuring Transparent Ration Distribution
Government has amended the Food Security (Assistance To State Government Rules) 2015, so that states generate savings by using e-POS devices properly.
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Delhi Fair Price Shop Owner Arrested For Misappropriation Of Foodgrains
A 40-year-old fair price shop owner was arrested for alleged misappropriation of foodgrains in Delhi's Dwarka, police said on Thursday.
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Foodgrain Output May Surpass Last Year's Level: Agricultural Secretary
India's foodgrain output could exceed last year's record of 279.51 million tonne (MT) buoyed by favourable monsoon, higher MSP and likely increase in crop productivity, an official said.
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2 Gujarat Ration Shop Owners Cheated Aadhaar Security, Stole Grain: Cops
Two owners of government-funded ration shops were arrested by the police in Gujarat's Surat for allegedly pilfering subsidised foodgrain by using hacked software and unauthorised biometric Aadhaar data of beneficiaries.
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Centre Won't Hike PDS Foodgrain Prices For Another Year: Minister Ram Vilas Paswan
The government today decided not to hike prices of foodgrains sold under the Food Law via ration shops for one more year. Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), which was passed in 2013 during the previous UPA regime, there is a provision for revision of the issue prices of foodgrains every three years.
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High Retail Inflation Diminishes India's Rate Cut Hope
Soaring food prices drove India's headline inflation to its highest level in nearly two years in June, increasing the odds of the central bank keeping interest rates on hold next month.
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Pulses Costlier Due To Poor Rainfall, Reduced Imports: Ram Vilas Paswan
Seeking to deflect opposition attack over high prices of pulses, Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan today attributed it to poor rainfall and reduced imports during the last two years.
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Govt Takes Steps to Ensure Quality Foodgrains Under PDS
Government today said a number of steps have been taken to ensure supply and distribution of good quality foodgrains under the Public Distribution System.
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Public Distribution System has Collapsed in Bihar: Sushil Kumar Modi
Former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi today alleged that the poor families were not getting subsidised foodgrains and sugar as a result of collapsed public distribution system in Bihar.
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March Consumer Inflation Likely Edged up for Fourth Month
Consumer prices likely rose to 5.5 per cent in March from a year earlier compared with February's 5.37 per cent.
