Tag: Essential Commodities

Odisha Consumer Welfare Minister blames Russia-Ukraine war for price rise 
Odisha Consumer Welfare Minister blames Russia-Ukraine war for price rise 

State Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Ranendra Pratap Swain said the economic condition outside the country has been affecting the financial condition inside the county.

  • Saturday, 14 May 2022
After Drop In Fuel Prices, Will Cost Of Essential Commodities Come Down?
After Drop In Fuel Prices, Will Cost Of Essential Commodities Come Down?

Transport agencies have maintained that the benefits of the drop in fuel price will take time to reach the consumers as the agencies hire transportation vehicles on an annual agreement.

  • Friday, 05 November 2021
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Schools, colleges open, curfew relaxed for 7 hours in Bhadrak

Bhadrak: With normalcy limping back gradually to the strife-torn town, all educational institutions, banks and government offices opened today and curfew was relaxed for seven hours as no major incident of violence has been reported for last two days. Educational institutions have remained open from 8 am to 10am. The curfew was relaxed from 7 […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Traders relent, agree to import essentials

Bhubaneswar: Bringing temporary solace to the consumers, the Federation of All Odisha Traders’ Association (FAOTA), which was on strike demanding exemption of VAT on pulses, wheat and wheat products, today postponed the agitation for two months and resumed import of essential commodities following an assurance of the government to consider the matter. In a letter […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
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Price rise looms as traders stop import of pulses, wheat

Cuttack: With talks on exemption of value added tax (VAT) on food items like wheat products and pulses between the State government and the traders yielding no results, import of these essential commodities was stopped by the traders from today raising concerns of a price rise. Import of all pulses, rava, flour, maida, oil, and […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
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Coronavirus: Govt notifies hand sanitizers, surgical masks, gloves as essential commodities

New Delhi: The government on Friday declared face masks and hand sanitizers as essential commodities for the next 100 days as it stepped up efforts to boost supply and prevent hoarding of these items in its fight to check spread of coronavirus disease. The Centre has also invoked Disaster Management Act to ensure price regulation […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Lockdown In Odisha: Dhabas, vehicle repair shops alongside highways to remain open

Bhubaneswar: With an aim to ensure unhindered movement of vehicles engaged in the transportation of essential commodities during the lockdown in view of Coronavirus in the country, Odisha government has allowed dhabas located alongside the national and state highways to remain open. Besides, vehicle repair and spare parts shops alongside the national and state highways […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Lockdown: Shop Timings To Be Extended Till Late Nights In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: With an all-out war against coronavirus on globally, Odisha government is trying all its best to contain spread of the disease through several measures including 21-day lockdown which is currently in force across the State. However, there is an unprecedented rush among people to stock up essential commodities in the wake of 21-day lockdown […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Lockdown: Traders Charging Higher Prices For Essential Commodities, Admits Odisha Minister

Bhubaneswar: Traders are selling essential commodities at exorbitant prices during the Coronavirus lockdown period in Odisha, admitted State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister, Ranendra Pratap Swain on Monday. Swain said that there are reports of traders charging more for several commodities and we appeal them to refrain from doing so. “We are not going […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Railways run high speed freight trains across country amid lockdown

New Delhi: Even as the Indian Railways suspended passenger, mail and express trains to combat the spread of coronavirus, the national transporter has introduced the innovative idea of super heavy fast special freight trains to transport more essential items across the country. A railway ministry spokesperson in a statement said, “To ensure delivery of bigger […]

  • Saturday, 17 April 2021
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Reopening of Shops In Bhubaneswar: 'A Market Complex' Defined & Other FAQs

Bhubaneswar: Amid the confusion lurking in the minds of shop owners while trying to interpret the guidelines stipulated for reopening, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) today clarified certain guidelines. Addressing a presser, BMC Commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhary categorically stated that all shops selling essential commodities comes under the ‘allowed category’ and hence allowed to open […]

  • Saturday, 17 April 2021
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Odisha Watchful As Rising Fuel Prices Threaten To Push Cost Of Essential Commodities: Minister

Bhubaneswar: The prices of petrol and diesel have witnessed a continuous increase for the last 19 days. The fuel price rise is likely to burn a hole in the pockets of consumers as it threatens to push the cost of essential commodities. Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Ranendra Pratap Swain on Thursday admitted that the […]

  • Thursday, 15 April 2021
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COVID-19 Impact: Price Volatility In Essential Commodities Hits Odisha Consumers

Bhubaneswar: While the efforts to contain the COVID-19 spread are on with regular lockdowns and shutdowns, prices of vegetables and essential commodities have increased sharply burning holes in consumers’ wallets in Odisha. Vegetables have seen a steep rise in prices in the last couple of months with consumers expressing concerns and alleging that the lockdown […]

  • Thursday, 15 April 2021
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