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SECTOR | 29 Aug 2025, 10:38PM

Maharashtra FDA Seizes, Destroys 218 Kg Fake Paneer, 478 Litres Substandard Milk Ahead Of Ganeshotsav

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Since Aug. 11, FDA teams have inspected 42 establishments and collected 55 food samples for analysis as part of the 'Festival of Maharashtra, Commitment to Food Safety' drive, he said.

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SECTOR | 29 Aug 2025, 08:27PM

Food Ministry raises gunny bag usage charges by 40% to 10.22 per bag

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The Centre on Friday increased usage charges for gunny bags by 40 per cent to Rs 10.22 per used bag, a move aimed at providing financial relief to States and Union Territories as well as improving procurement operations. In an official statement, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, the "Government of India has increased usage charges for gunny bags by nearly 40 per cent, bringing financial relief to State Governments and Union Territories in the country." The decision is aimed at ensuring smooth procurement operations and supporting sustainable packaging practices, he said, adding that the Centre-State cooperation would also improve in foodgrain procurement and distribution. The Centre received requests from various states and UTs for the revision. The Department of Food and Public Distribution, under the Food and Consumer Affairs, constituted a committee to look into this issue. The committee comprised members from State Governments/UTs and the Food...

Agriculture

SECTOR | 29 Aug 2025, 09:49AM

Monsoon toll hits 312 in Himachal;160 rain-related, 152 in road accidents

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The SDMA report shows that rain-related fatalities have been widespread, with the highest numbers recorded in Kangra

Agriculture

SECTOR | 29 Aug 2025, 09:00AM

India carrying huge rice stocks over three years old, allege traders

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FCI carrying record high stocks currently; global prices languishing at multi-year lows

Agriculture

SECTOR | 28 Aug 2025

Excess rain damages 8 lakh hectares of crops in Maharashtra

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Farmers await relief as heavy rainfall has ravaged crops across the State, covering 187 talukas and 654 revenue circles

Agriculture

SECTOR | 27 Aug 2025

Monsoon fury in North India, hospitality industry stares at wipeout

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Industry hopeful of revival, full festive season may not get impacted

Agriculture

SECTOR | 27 Aug 2025

Odisha CM Majhi disburses 1,041 cr to over 51 lakh farmers under CM-KISAN scheme

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Each beneficiary, mostly small and marginal farmers, received 2,000 as financial assistance for the upcoming Rabi crop season

Odisha CM Kisan Yojana: 51 Lakh Farmers To Receive Rs 1,041 Crore, Check Eligibility And Other Key Details

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SECTOR | 26 Aug 2025

Indian govt tightens wheat stock limit on wheat, again

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Food Ministry caps traders stock limit at 8 tonnes and that of millers at 2,000 tonnes

Centre Tightens Wheat Stock Limit To Prevent Artificial Scarcity

NDTV Profit | 26 Aug 2025

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SECTOR | 26 Aug 2025

Kharif crops sowing reaches near normal area, 4% up from year-ago

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Sowing areas under all Kharif crops have reached near 98% of the normal area of about 1,097 lh so far

Agriculture

SECTOR | 25 Aug 2025

Indian govt, UN WFP ink pact for fortified rice supply to crisis-hit zones

Business Standard

India on Monday agreed to supply fortified rice to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to aid the food and nutritional requirements of the most vulnerable populations in crisis-hit zones globally. A letter of intent (LoI) was signed between India's Food Ministry and WFP here, underscoring the strength of global partnerships. "This LoI lays the ground to ensure a dependable supply of foodgrains for humanitarian distribution," WFP said in a statement. The initiative signifies the culmination of discussions at the February 2025 Executive Board side event in Rome, where representatives from the Indian government and WFP explored ways to collaborate. By sourcing rice from India, WFP will utilise the resources of an agricultural surplus nation to deliver life-saving aid and make tangible progress against hunger. "India is committed to the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam the earth is one family and collective responsibility towards each other and their shared future. The country's...

India, WFP to supply 200k tonnes of fortified rice for humanitarian needs

Business Standard | 25 Aug 2025