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Upset Over Poor Price, Maharashtra Farmer Distributes Produce For Free
Upset by the drop in pricing, a Maharashtra Farmer distributed his entire crop of coriander and fenugreek to the public for free.
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Advertisers, Broadcasters Warned Against Misleading, Surrogate Ads
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.
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CCPA Issues 24 Notices for Unfair Trade Practices Against E-Commerce Firms, MoS Consumer Affairs Says
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued 24 notices against e-commerce companies for unfair trade practices, according to Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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5G to Contribute $450 Billion in Next 15 Years, Digitise Indian Economy, Boost Startup Ecosystem: Piyush Goyal
5G will contribute $450 billion to the Indian economy in next 15 years, stated Indian Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal. The launch of indigenous 5G testbed will be milestone towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) in telecom. It will help in digitising the economy, bo...
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4.28 Crore Bogus Ration Cards Cancelled During 2014-2021
The government has cancelled 4.28 crore bogus ration cards during 2014-21, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said on Friday.
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Centre's "Sinister" Plan To End Minimum Support Price: Navjot Sidhu
Reiterating that issues related to MSP, are bigger than the farm laws, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu alleged that the centre is planning to end MSP, Public Distribution System, government procurement and food security for the poor
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Centre Urges Delhi Government For Resumption Of ePoS Devices In All Fair Price Shops
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Tuesday wrote to the chief secretary of Delhi Government for 'resumption of ePoS (electronic point of sale) devices in all fair price shops of Delhi'.
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55 Crore Beneficiaries Received Foodgrains In May Under Central Scheme
As many as 55 crore beneficiaries received foodgrains in May and around 2.6 crore beneficiaries in June under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-III, informed Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, on Thursday.
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Piyush Goyal New Consumer Affairs Minister After Ram Vilas Paswan's Death
Railways Minister Piyush Goyal has been given additional charge of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution after the death of Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
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23% More Paddy Procured Than Last Year In Kharif Marketing Season: Centre
A total of 23 per cent more paddy has been procured so far than last year during Kharif marketing season, Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Food and Public Distribution Department said on Wednesday.
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"Suitable For Goats, Sheep": Centre To Madhya Pradesh On Grains For Poor
During the coronavirus lockdown, the centre and the state governments made promises of giving food grains to the poor for free. However, there was little information about the nutritional value or quality. Now, the answer to the question of quality has come from the centre, at least for Madhya Pradesh's public distribution system (PDS). The ration ...
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Northern Railways Moves 62.5 Lakh Tonne Food Grains To 18 Deficient States In 2 Months
To ensure enhanced availability of Public Distribution System (PDS) food grains reach the ration shops all across India in time, Northern Railways has moved a total of 2,218 rakes carrying about 62.47 lakh tonnes (LT) of wheat and rice to 18 deficient states during the period April 1 to June 8.
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Coronavirus Lockdown: Delhi Government Distributes Almost 100% Ration Allocation For April
The Delhi government's Food and Supplies Department has already distributed almost 100 percent of the entitled allocation for April among public distribution system beneficiaries to help them meet their requirements during the lockdown, an official statement said today.
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Upset Over Poor Price, Maharashtra Farmer Distributes Produce For Free
Upset by the drop in pricing, a Maharashtra Farmer distributed his entire crop of coriander and fenugreek to the public for free.
-
Advertisers, Broadcasters Warned Against Misleading, Surrogate Ads
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.
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CCPA Issues 24 Notices for Unfair Trade Practices Against E-Commerce Firms, MoS Consumer Affairs Says
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued 24 notices against e-commerce companies for unfair trade practices, according to Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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5G to Contribute $450 Billion in Next 15 Years, Digitise Indian Economy, Boost Startup Ecosystem: Piyush Goyal
5G will contribute $450 billion to the Indian economy in next 15 years, stated Indian Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal. The launch of indigenous 5G testbed will be milestone towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) in telecom. It will help in digitising the economy, bo...
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4.28 Crore Bogus Ration Cards Cancelled During 2014-2021
The government has cancelled 4.28 crore bogus ration cards during 2014-21, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said on Friday.
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Centre's "Sinister" Plan To End Minimum Support Price: Navjot Sidhu
Reiterating that issues related to MSP, are bigger than the farm laws, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu alleged that the centre is planning to end MSP, Public Distribution System, government procurement and food security for the poor
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Centre Urges Delhi Government For Resumption Of ePoS Devices In All Fair Price Shops
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Tuesday wrote to the chief secretary of Delhi Government for 'resumption of ePoS (electronic point of sale) devices in all fair price shops of Delhi'.
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55 Crore Beneficiaries Received Foodgrains In May Under Central Scheme
As many as 55 crore beneficiaries received foodgrains in May and around 2.6 crore beneficiaries in June under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-III, informed Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, on Thursday.
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Piyush Goyal New Consumer Affairs Minister After Ram Vilas Paswan's Death
Railways Minister Piyush Goyal has been given additional charge of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution after the death of Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
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23% More Paddy Procured Than Last Year In Kharif Marketing Season: Centre
A total of 23 per cent more paddy has been procured so far than last year during Kharif marketing season, Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Food and Public Distribution Department said on Wednesday.
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"Suitable For Goats, Sheep": Centre To Madhya Pradesh On Grains For Poor
During the coronavirus lockdown, the centre and the state governments made promises of giving food grains to the poor for free. However, there was little information about the nutritional value or quality. Now, the answer to the question of quality has come from the centre, at least for Madhya Pradesh's public distribution system (PDS). The ration ...
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Northern Railways Moves 62.5 Lakh Tonne Food Grains To 18 Deficient States In 2 Months
To ensure enhanced availability of Public Distribution System (PDS) food grains reach the ration shops all across India in time, Northern Railways has moved a total of 2,218 rakes carrying about 62.47 lakh tonnes (LT) of wheat and rice to 18 deficient states during the period April 1 to June 8.
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Coronavirus Lockdown: Delhi Government Distributes Almost 100% Ration Allocation For April
The Delhi government's Food and Supplies Department has already distributed almost 100 percent of the entitled allocation for April among public distribution system beneficiaries to help them meet their requirements during the lockdown, an official statement said today.
