Govt takes note of allegations on overseas hoarding of pulses
The government has received a representation alleging hoarding of pulses by big traders and importers in "a foreign country", Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Dec 08, 2015, 16:06 PM ISTOver 15,000 tons of pulses seized from hoarders in 4 states
This takes the total seizure of pulses so far to 50,656.79 tonnes, recovered in 3,149 raids carried out in 10 states. The seized lentils will be offloaded in the market to boost supply.
Oct 23, 2015, 19:57 PM ISTPulses prices touch Rs 210/kg; 5,800 tonnes seized from hoarders
According to the Consumer Affairs Ministry, over 5,800 tonnes of pulses have been seized in five states in the last few months. Around 2,546 tonnes have been seized from Telangana, 2,295 tonnes from Madhya Pradesh, 600 tonnes from Andhra Pradesh, 360 tonnes from Karnataka and 1 tonne from Maharashtra.
Oct 21, 2015, 00:02 AM IST