Onion gets cheaper by up to Rs 12 per kg as centre releases 1.11 lakh tonnes of buffer stock
Centre has released 1.11 lakh tonnes of onion from its buffer stock in major markets across the country.
Nov 03, 2021, 20:07 PM IST
Centre buys 2,300 tonnes of onion so far to build buffer
The Centre has procured 2,300 tonnes of onions directly from farmers this year so far to build buffer stock to be utilised for market intervention in the event of price rise during a lean season.
May 04, 2016, 19:12 PM IST
Pulses inflation in double digits since Jan 2015
Prices of pulses have continued to remain at an elevated level of 34.45 percent in March, marking a double-digit inflation in lentils since January 2015, though several other essential kitchen staples have shown moderation in rates.
Apr 18, 2016, 18:06 PM IST
Imported Tur dal to be sold in government outlets at Rs 100 per kilo
Government has decide to start selling imported tur dal in Kendriya Bhandar and Mother Dairy's Safal outlets at Rs 100 per kilo, against the retail price of Rs 10 per kilo
Oct 16, 2015, 09:07 AM IST
'Contingency plan soon to deal with deficient monsoon'
Under the contingency plan, the government proposes to use the Rs 500-crore price stabilisation fund to ensure availability of essential commodities at reasonable cost.
Jun 04, 2015, 16:44 PM IST
