Govt sells 1.8 mn tonnes wheat to bulk buyers under OMSS so far

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 14:24

Government has so far sold 1.8 million tonnes of wheat to bulk buyers such as floor millers and traders under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS).

India imported 8,041 tonnes of onion in Sept-Nov: Thomas

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:04

India imported more than 8,041 tonnes of onions during the period between September 1 and November 13 to contain the rise in the vegetable's prices, Parliament was informed Monday.

Food Min to move Cabinet on interest-free loans to sugar mills

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 17:59

The Food Ministry will soon seek Cabinet nod for providing interest-free loans to cash-starved sugar mills to help them meet working capital requirements.

Govt cuts wheat MEP to $260 a tonne

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 18:55

The government on Wednesday reduced the minimum export price of wheat by USD 40 per tonne to USD 260 per tonne as it found no buyer at the higher floor price of USD 300.

Govt employee, wife found dead at home in Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 18:42

A Central government employee and his wife were found dead at their home in central Delhi.

Centre calls two-day meeting to discuss food law with states

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 15:41

To ensure food security law is rolled out smoothly in most states, the Centre has called a meeting of state food ministers and secretaries later this month.

Tardy progress in building foodgrains storage in 6 states

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 15:33

The performance of six states including Haryana, UP, Bihar and West Bengal has been unsatisfactory in construction of godowns for foodgrains storage through private participation, the Food Ministry has informed the PMO.

Food Ministry notifies CCEA decision on sugar decontrol

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 23:09

Currently, sugar is sold at the retail issue price (RIP) of Rs 13.50 per kg in ration shops.

Govt lowers wheat procurement target by 25% to 33 million tonnes

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 14:39

In view of higher output, government had pegged wheat procurement to be a record 44.12 MT in the current marketing year that started in April, as against 38.1 MT last year.

Increase in import duty on sugar not feasible: Govt

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 18:53

The government Friday said it has decided not to increase import duty on sugar though industry bodies and manufacturers had demanded a hike to curb shipment of the sweetener.

Rise in wheat MSP pushes Food Ministry's economic cost by 5%

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 17:26

Last month, the government had raised the MSP of wheat by Rs 65 to Rs 1,350 per quintal for the 2013-14 marketing year (April-March).

Food Min proposes hike in import duty on white sugar to 20%

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 21:41

The Food Ministry has recommended a hike in import duty on white sugar to 20 percent in order to check flooding of the sweetener in the domestic market, a senior government official said Monday.