Salt Scarcity

The Centre dismissed the rumours of shortage of salt in the market and said adequate stocks are available across the country, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and Tamil Nadu.

Police in Mumbai on Friday stepped in to dispel rumours about "steep hike" in prices of essential commodities, including salt.

Amid rumours of scarcity of salt, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said there is no dearth of the commodity and it was adequately available across the state.

The Delhi government tonight appealed to Delhiites not to pay attention to rumours of shortage of salt in the city and assured that there is no scarcity of such essential commodity.

Investigations have revealed that the need for a packet of salt and a small bag of rice can fuel the killing of a tiger in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering China. Locals say the lack of infrastructure in the state leads to scarcity of food, forcing poverty-hit tribals to target wildlife and sell illegal animal products.

The Centre dismissed the rumours of shortage of salt in the market and said adequate stocks are available across the country, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and Tamil Nadu.

Police in Mumbai on Friday stepped in to dispel rumours about "steep hike" in prices of essential commodities, including salt.

Amid rumours of scarcity of salt, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said there is no dearth of the commodity and it was adequately available across the state.

The Delhi government tonight appealed to Delhiites not to pay attention to rumours of shortage of salt in the city and assured that there is no scarcity of such essential commodity.

Investigations have revealed that the need for a packet of salt and a small bag of rice can fuel the killing of a tiger in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering China. Locals say the lack of infrastructure in the state leads to scarcity of food, forcing poverty-hit tribals to target wildlife and sell illegal animal products.