PM Modi raised questions on Opposition on Farmers' Bill
PM Modi raised questions on Opposition's intentions on Farmers' Bill.
Sep 29, 2020, 13:04 PM IST
Note ban has not affected prices of essential items: Ram Vilas Paswan
The note ban decision has not affected the prices of 22 essential commodities, including foodgrains, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
Mar 28, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
Price rise: Govt to consider all options to check chana dal, sugar rates
With prices of chana dal and sugar continuing to rule high, Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha on Wednesday asked the Department of Consumer Affairs to consider all options to check their rates.
Oct 19, 2016, 18:58 PM IST
Govt can now fix retail prices of essential commodities
In order to check inflation, the government has amended the metrology rules which would allow it to fix retail prices of essential commodities like pulses and sugar in extra-ordinary situations.
Oct 11, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
Trade unions go on strike today, may hit essential services
The Central Trade Unions (CTU) have called for a strike across the country on Friday to express their disagreement with the Central Government's "unilateral labour reforms and anti-worker policies".
Sep 02, 2016, 09:48 AM IST
Tomatoes at Rs 80/Kg: Arun Jaitley to review food price situation today
Concerned over food inflation, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will review the situation on Wednesday and discuss steps to keep prices of essential commodities, including pulses, in check.
Jun 15, 2016, 09:07 AM IST
Govt reviews price situation of pulses, onion
Pulses prices in most retail markets have risen by up to 75 percent in the last one year due to fall in domestic output in 2014-15 crop year (July-June).
Oct 09, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
Will not allow prices of food items to rise: Govt
The government on Thursday said it will not allow prices of essential food items to increase due to the impact of possible deficient monsoon this year.
Jul 02, 2015, 19:48 PM 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
Govt taking measures to bring down inflation: Sitharaman
Expressing commitment to ensure price stability, the government on Friday said it is taking measures to bring down inflation.
Aug 08, 2014, 15:39 PM IST
Price rise: Paswan seeks punitive measures against hoarders
The Essential Commodities Act should be amended to raise imprisonment for hoarders from six months at present to a year, he said.
Jul 20, 2014, 15:22 PM IST
