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Northeast asks centre to reduce gas prices
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The northeastern states have urged the central government to reduce the prices of natural gas being used in various thermal power projects of the region, a Tripura minister said here Sunday.
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Centre assures of reviewing gas price for NE
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The Centre has assured the Northeastern states of reviewing the latest price hike of natural gas, Tripura Power Minister Manik Dey said today.
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Meghalaya to revise BPL list, issue special cards
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Meghalaya government is in the process of revising its BPL list and issuing special cards to the beneficiaries.
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Local traders could be misusing Manipur blockade situation!
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There was shortage of goods of daily use in Manipur not due to blockade but because of other factors like rains and refusal of truck operators and the involvement of local traders in hoarding and black marketing taking advantage of shortage in some essential commodities, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
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Manipur women call for lifting of blockade
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A woman society in Manipur has appealed to the Naga women societies particularly the mothers of the United Naga Council (UNC) Manipur and All Naga Students Association Manipur (ANSAM) leaders to convince their wards from imposing frequent economic blockade on the National Highways.
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Govt. taking all measures to ensure essential commodities in Manipur
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Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram on Thursday said that all measures were being taken to ensure that essential commodities were available in adequate quantities in all parts of Manipur.
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Normalcy returning to blockade affected Manipur
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The resumption of the supply of essential commodities has come as a major relief for people of Manipur, who were facing hardships following the economic blockade imposed by Naga Groups on National Highway-39.
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Economic blockade hits normal life in Manipur
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Manipur is continue to suffer from the after effects of an economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC).
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Orissa launches biometric ration cards
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In a bid to bring transparency in the public distribution system (PDS), biometric ration cards were launched in Orissa Wednesday, an official said.
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Criteria for Estimation of BPL Population
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Poverty is a multi-dimensional issue and various experts /committees and institutions estimate poverty based on different perceptions/ definitions.
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Blackmarketing adding to consumers’ woes
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A visit to any market in the city is all it takes to negate the tall claims of the State Government, the Food and Civil Supply Minister in particular, that the authorities are taking realistic measures to curb black-marketing and hoarding of essential commodities.
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Early implementation of Milk Control Act urged
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The Milk Consumers Forum, Guwahati, which has welcomed the initiative of the dairy development department to train the milk traders of the capital city on clean and hygienic handling and distribution of milk has demanded of the authorities concerned for immediate implementation of the Milk Control Act.
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‘Cheaper’ leafy vegetables becoming popular
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The local ethnic food like tender bamboo shoot, pashala, and various leafy vegetables are being rediscovered now by the consumers hit hard by the inflation.
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Anti-drug outfit halts anti-price rise campaign in Manipur
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The All Manipur Anti-Drug Association (AMADA) has halted its anti-price rise campaign in Manipur after submitting a memorandum to Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh
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AASU NH blockade on July 10
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The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has decided to resort to National Highway blockade all over the State on July 10 in protest against the increase in prices of all the essential commodities including petroleum products.
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Orissa's ruling BJD youth wing organizes rally against hike of Petroleum products
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A massive rally organised on Saturday by the Bhubaneswar youth BJD headed by its President Babu Sing on protest of the hike of Petroleum products by the Union government.
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Supply of goods yet to resume in Manipur
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State transporters have refused to travel on NH 39, Imphal-Dimpur sector, though economic blockade on NH 39 and NH 53 since April 11 by Naga students, was called off on June 18.
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Manipur rice bowl dwindles
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Manipur households may find it difficult to fill their plates with rice next year, with the ongoing economic blockade robbing farmers of essential fuel to run their tilling machines.
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Blockade keeps prices high in Manipur
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The blockade of two national highways in Manipur by Naga groups entered the 55th day on Sunday and the prices of essential commodities remained high. Hundreds of trucks are still stranded.
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Crackdown on domestic gas cylinder misuse
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Hotels, street-side food stalls in the state have come under the scanner of the civil supplies CID, which has launched a statewide investigation into the misuse of domestic gas cylinders in eateries.
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Soaring vegetable prices hit commoners
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Whether it is dispute on the border of Assam-Meghalaya, hike in the railway freight charges or the pre-monsoon rainfalls, vegetable market in Assam is bearing the brunt of all these resulting in an unprecedented price rise of fresh vegetables.
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Minister persuades women to lift counter-blockade against tribals
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Manipur's Food and Public Distribution Minister Yumkham Erabot has earned accolades from all sections of society for persuading women in the non-tribal localities on Wednesday to lift the counter-blockade against tribal areas.
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Manipur blockade makes life miserable for local residents
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People in Manipur are suffering immensely due to the continuing economic blockade that started over a month ago even though it was temporarily lifted.
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People make beeline for petrol, as economic blockade temporarily lifted
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With the temporary lifting of the economic blockade on Manipur, people are making a rush to collect essential commodities to carry on their daily life.
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Manipur continues to face fuel shortage despite blockade call off
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Manipur continues to face a shortage of petroleum products due to the swelling of stock.
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