Articles for Essential Commodities

Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects in national capital affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects in national capital affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Monday imposed the restrictions under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan after the Air Quality Index crossed 450 for the first time this season. Enforce a strict ban on plying of Delhi-registered IlS, lV and below diesel-operated Medium Goods Vehicles and Heavy Goods Vehicles in Delhi, except those carrying essential commodities/providing essential services. State …

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Andhra Pradesh Government asks ₹6,880 crore assistance from Centre
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh Government asks ₹6,880 crore assistance from Centre

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh government has submitted its preliminary report to the Union Government on damages and losses incurred owing to the floods and heavy rains in the State. “The State government estimated that the losses would be around ₹6,880 crore, and urged the Centre to extend help to Andhra Pradesh to tide over the crisis,” said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu …

State Crore Assistance Essential Commodities
CPI plans Statewide protests from September 1 to 6 against spiralling prices of essential commodities
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CPI plans Statewide protests from September 1 to 6 against spiralling prices of essential commodities

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India has planned to organise agitations from September 1 to 6 across the State to protest against the spiralling prices of essential commodities. Addressing a press conference here on Friday, CPI state secretary K. Ramakrishna said that the State government was urged to strengthen the Public Distribution System and reduce petrol and diesel prices. Gudlavalleru hostel …

Pds Essential Commodities Ramakrishna Spiralling Price Statewide Protest
A.P. Chief Minister focusses on price rise, sand availability and state of roads
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A.P. Chief Minister focusses on price rise, sand availability and state of roads

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials concerned to come up with a sand policy that is beneficial for all the stakeholders, undertake repairs to roads, and initiate steps to bring down the spiralling prices of essential commodities. At a review meeting on the three issues at the Secretariat, at Amaravati, on July 2, Mr. Naidu emphasised …

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Minister instructs district collectors to curb price hikes and trader exploitation
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Minister instructs district collectors to curb price hikes and trader exploitation

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With prices of essential commodities spiralling after the general elections, the state government on Sunday directed the officials of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare department to keep a close watch on unscrupulous traders. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra took a review of the prices of essential commodities in open markets across the state at a …

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India, Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation

The Hindu  

India on May 1 said it looked forward to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation with the Maldives as its envoy held discussions with a senior minister of the archipelagic nation. Mohamed Saeed, Maldives’ Minister of Economic Development and Trade, met with Munu Mahawar, Indian High Commissioner to the archipelago nation on Tuesday. OPINION | Stability in Maldives: On the election results …

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Where are ‘achhe din’, ‘vikas’, asks Congress candidate from Chandigarh Tewari
8 months ago

Where are ‘achhe din’, ‘vikas’, asks Congress candidate from Chandigarh Tewari

Hindustan Times  

Where are the promised “achhe din” and where is “vikas”, asked Congress candidate from Chandigarh Manish Tewari on Monday. Addressing a series of meetings across different areas, including Ward Number 13, organised by Sanehanchal Charitable Society in Chandigarh, Tewari held the Modi-led BJP government responsible for the back breaking prices. He said, “If the BJP government at the Centre would …

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Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities

The Hindu  

April 06, 2024 10:29 am | Updated 12:08 pm IST - Male Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on April 6 said India's gesture to renew the quota to allow the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for his nation signifies the longstanding bilateral friendship and the commitment to further expand trade and commerce. “India allowed the export of certain …

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Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities

New Indian Express  

MALE: Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on Saturday said India's gesture to renew the quota to allow the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for his nation signifies the longstanding bilateral friendship and the commitment to further expand trade and commerce. India allowed the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for the year 2024-25 at the request of …

India Maldives Essential Commodities Zameer Certain Quantities
Grap 4 imposed in Delhi, curbs on diesel vehicles as AQI dips to 'severe plus'
1 year, 1 month ago

Grap 4 imposed in Delhi, curbs on diesel vehicles as AQI dips to 'severe plus'

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management invoked stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan on Sunday, rolling out heavy diesel-based restrictions, including a ban on diesel-run light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi and those not conforming to BS-6 emission norms from entering the Capital with immediate effect. The measures under stage 4 also prevent trucks carrying non-essential goods from …

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​Mizoram: Commercial vehicles not to ply on NH-306 from Monday in protest against bad road condition
1 year, 2 months ago

​Mizoram: Commercial vehicles not to ply on NH-306 from Monday in protest against bad road condition

India TV News  

Commercial vehicles including those carrying essential commodities will not ply on NH-306 from Monday as mark of protest against bad road condition, a leader said on Sunday. The joint action committee of various associations which comprises Mizoram Truck Owners' Association, Mizoram Truck Drivers' Association, Mizoram Tipper Owners' Association & Drivers Association, Mizoram Oil Tanker Drivers' Association and Kolasib District Driver …

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Sikkim flash floods: Death toll rises to 19; schools, colleges shut till 15 Oct
1 year, 2 months ago

Sikkim flash floods: Death toll rises to 19; schools, colleges shut till 15 Oct

Live Mint  

Sikkim Flash Floods: A cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim resulted in a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen Valley on 4 October. Sikkim Chief Secretary Vijay Bhushan Pathak told news agency ANI that around 3000 people are stranded in Lachen and Lachung, 700-800 drivers are stuck. A relief camp has been set up for people …

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Manipur government plans to supply essentials to tribal district
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur government plans to supply essentials to tribal district

The Hindu  

The Manipur government will start transporting essential commodities to the hill district of Churachandpur from August 28, in coordination with the army and other central security forces. It is ensuring that medical supplies reach the district, with the Health department undertaking aerial supply through the Border Security Force, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, a State government statement said. “Alternative supply …

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Amid rising prices and mounting dues, Janakeeya hotels fight for survival
1 year, 5 months ago

Amid rising prices and mounting dues, Janakeeya hotels fight for survival

The Hindu  

Janakeeya hotels, the budget hotels being run by the Kudumbashree Mission members, in the district are staring at a crisis, due to the soaring prices of essential commodities and cooking gas along with the pendency of subsidy dues. Janakeeya hotels are supposed to collectively get a monthly subsidy in the range of ₹50 lakh to ₹55 lakh,” said Kudumbashree sources. …

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Fair Price Shops Supplying Essential Commodities To Ration Card Holders Are Not Liable To Charge GST To The State Government: West Bengal AAR
1 year, 5 months ago

Fair Price Shops Supplying Essential Commodities To Ration Card Holders Are Not Liable To Charge GST To The State Government: West Bengal AAR

Live Law  

The West Bengal Authority of Advance Ruling has ruled that Fair Price Shops supplying essential commodities, specifically Super Kerosene Oil, under the Public Distribution System to ration card holders are not liable to charge GST to the State Government.The bench of Sarthak Saxena and Joyjit Banik has observed that Entry 11A of Notification No. The West Bengal Authority of Advance …

Supply West Bengal Charges State Gst Ration Fair Price Shops
Manipur crisis | Some tribal organisations lift blockade along Imphal-Dimapur National Highway for seven days
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur crisis | Some tribal organisations lift blockade along Imphal-Dimapur National Highway for seven days

The Hindu  

In response to the appeal by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, some tribal organisations have lifted the blockade along the NH2 for seven days effective from Monday morning A report said that during these days trucks carrying essential commodities and medicines can ply. Three-member Commission of Inquiry to probe ethnic violence in Manipur The protracted blockade has caused untold trials …

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‘Essential Commodities Act One of the Primary Reasons of Existence of Our Democracy’: Madras HC
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Essential Commodities Act One of the Primary Reasons of Existence of Our Democracy’: Madras HC

News 18  

The Madras High Court recently observed that the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, is one of the primary reasons of the very existence of India’s democracy. In order to achieve this goal of procuring and supplying the essential commodities, the primary tool in the hands of the government is the Essential Commodities Act”. The court took into account the proceedings before …

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Essential Commodities Act Is One Of Primary Reasons For Existence Of Our Democracy: Madras High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Essential Commodities Act Is One Of Primary Reasons For Existence Of Our Democracy: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has observed that the Essential Commodities Act,1955, is one of the "primary reasons of the very existence of our democracy" and that both central and state governments are extremely sensitive and careful when it comes to food and that is why, the people of this country "worship their leaders". The legislature had created special rights, obligations …

Court Farmers Order Price Essential Commodities Act State Nclt
District Collector's Sanction Not Necessary For Initiating Prosecution Under Section 7 Of Essential Commodities Act: Kerala High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

District Collector's Sanction Not Necessary For Initiating Prosecution Under Section 7 Of Essential Commodities Act: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently held that the sanction of the district collector is not required for initiating prosecution under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. As Rajan failed to produce any bill, invoice, or other documents supporting such storage of LPG cylinders, the District Collector alleged violation of clause 6 of the LPG Order, 2000 and Section …

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Centre working to slow inflation, FM Nirmala Sitharaman says
2 years ago

Centre working to slow inflation, FM Nirmala Sitharaman says

Live Mint  

The government is working to slow inflation further, and is closely monitoring the prices of essential commodities, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, adding that the country is protected from the risk of stagflation due to its relatively slow inflation rates and fast growth. The government will further bring down inflation and is constantly watching the price situation of essential commodities,” …

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'No Fuel Shortage': Meghalaya CM Sangma Urges People Not to Resort to Panic Buying of Essential Commodities
2 years ago

'No Fuel Shortage': Meghalaya CM Sangma Urges People Not to Resort to Panic Buying of Essential Commodities

News 18  

Giving assurance to the citizens regarding talks of a fuel shortage in the state, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said there is no shortage of petrol and diesel. Meghalaya Civil Supplies Director Pravin Bakshi on Thursday directed for the arrangement of police escorts to such vehicles after the Assam Petroleum Mazdoor Union announced that it has stopped …

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Will concern over price rise shape voting preferences in Gujarat?
2 years, 1 month ago

Will concern over price rise shape voting preferences in Gujarat?

The Hindu  

Price rise appeared to be the key electoral issue for the electorate in Gujarat in the survey conducted by Lokniti-CSDS. When the respondents were asked about their voting considerations for the upcoming Assembly elections, close to half of them stated price rise as an important consideration. In separate questions, when respondents were asked whether the prices of essential commodities have …

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Lal Qiley Se Goonj: ‘Food’ for thought from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi
2 years, 4 months ago

Lal Qiley Se Goonj: ‘Food’ for thought from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi

Firstpost  

What do you think was a more effective strategy to combat food shortages? Jawaharlal Nehru “The other problem is that there are a lot of people in this country who are trying to make money from other people’s problems, be it a businessman or shop-owners they are hoarding food grains for their benefit so that they get huge price or …

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Food poisoning cases blamed on non-revision of mess charges
2 years, 4 months ago

Food poisoning cases blamed on non-revision of mess charges

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The increasing food poisoning cases in mess facilities in state-run educational institutions was attributed to the government’s failure to revise mess charges over the last five years as well as the rising prices of essential commodities. The government has been paying mess charges of Rs 950 per month, or Rs 31.66 per day, for students from Classes 3 to …

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