EC gives nod to Delhi govt for buying onions

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 23:24

The Election Commission gave its nod to Delhi government`s proposal to buy onions, prices of which have soared in recent weeks causing anxiety to ruling Congress in the coming Assembly Elections.

West Bengal govt selling onion at Rs 36/kg from 40 outlets

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 19:47

In view of the spiralling prices of onion, the West Bengal government has made arrangements to sell onion at Rs 36 per kg through 40 stores, state's Agriculture Marketing Minister Arup Roy has said.

West Bengal govt selling onions at Rs 36/kg from 40 outlets

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 19:41

In view of the spiralling prices of onion, the West Bengal government has made arrangements to sell onion at Rs 36 per kg through 40 stores, state`s Agriculture Marketing Minister Arup Roy has said.

Delhi govt team in Maharashtra to buy onions

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 19:35

A Delhi government team has reached Maharashtra to purchase onions from the Nashik market in a bid to lower prices of the kitchen staple.

Tarun Gogoi’s Onion Mission begins in Assam

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 16:07

With onion price touching Rs 90 to Rs 100 per kg, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s Onion Mission has been introduced in Assam to bring an additional 2000 hectare under scientific onion cultivation.

Rahul Gandhi needs to prove his mettle: Sharad Pawar

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 11:15

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has refused to work under Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi saying that there is a generation gap between the two.

India looks to China, Iran for onions to cool political heat

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 21:06

India has become so desperate for fresh stocks of the onions it uses in spicy curries that it is turning to regional rival China and sanctions-hit Iran for supplies, and there is even talk of airlifts to ease soaring prices.

Sheila Dikshit meets Sharad Pawar over soaring onion prices

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 20:44

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit met Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and asked him to take measures to contain the soaring onion prices.

Conspiracy by middlemen behind high onion prices: Congress

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 20:19

With rising onion prices keeping the government on tenterhooks, Congress suspected "some conspiracy" by middlemen at the behest of forces inimical to the party ahead of Assembly polls in five states this year.

Onion shortage temporary, price to fall in next 2-3 weeks: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 19:06

Government Thursday asserted the onion shortage was only "temporary" and prices are expected to fall in the next 2-3 weeks as production of the kitchen staple is unlikely to drop despite damages due to excessive rains.

Sharad Pawar turns blogger; answers critics

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 21:27

NCP president Sharad Pawar has turned blogger and in his maiden post sought to reply critics questioning his contribution as the agriculture minister.

Digvijay Singh pins blame on MP govt over rising onion prices

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 11:39

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Sharma blamed hoarders for the recent spike in prices. <br><br> Onion prices soared to Rs.90 per kg in the national capital and they are being sold at around Rs.80 per kg in other parts of the country. The prices have more than doubled in the past four months.