News for 'Mandi'

MSP will be hiked continuously, says 'farmer's son' Rajnath

MSP will be hiked continuously, says 'farmer's son' Rajnath

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Rajnath also attacked the Congress for the burning of a tractor by protesters from their youth wing.

'Ignorance & misinformation': Tomar counters Pawar's tweets on agri laws

'Ignorance & misinformation': Tomar counters Pawar's tweets on agri laws

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Responding to the NCP leader's remarks, Tomar said Pawar, who is a veteran leader, is also considered well-versed with the issues and solutions relating to agriculture. "Pawar himself tried hard to bring the same agriculture reforms earlier."

'Satishji, it was not your turn'

'Satishji, it was not your turn'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'Thank you for the cinema, thank you for the laughs.'

Mastermind of Chinese shell firms arrested

Mastermind of Chinese shell firms arrested

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested a person who the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said has emerged as the mastermind of the racket of incorporating a large number of shell companies with Chinese links in India.

Ranveer Singh is Baiju Bawra!

Ranveer Singh is Baiju Bawra!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

There were reports that Ranbir Kapoor had said no to the project but sources close to the director seemed amused by that.

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm on Saturday and alcometer will be used for the drunk driving challans.

Kharge addresses first rally in HP, says BJP jumlas won't work

Kharge addresses first rally in HP, says BJP jumlas won't work

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Kharge, who was elected Congress president recently, arrived in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday evening and addressed his first public meeting in Banuti in support of party candidate from the Shimla Rural assembly constituency Vikramaditya Singh.

Haryana Dy CM Chautala says farm laws need amendments

Haryana Dy CM Chautala says farm laws need amendments

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, the deputy chief minister said, "I believe that many amendments should be there. On this, we have given many suggestions to the Centre earlier and they too were agreeable on many suggestions."

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assessed the situation in Joshimath and steps taken to ameliorate people's hardship at a meeting attended by Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, R K Singh, Bhupendra Yadav and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and top officials.

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The police complaint about a girl in Kerala asked to remove innerwear before appearing for medical entrance exam National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is 'fictitious' and has been filed with 'wrong intentions', the exam centre's superintendent has told the National Testing Agency (NTA).

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

It also assured that the amount of medical insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme would be doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

BJP ally extends support to farmers' Bharat bandh

BJP ally extends support to farmers' Bharat bandh

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), a constituent of the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, has extended its support to the call for Bharat bandh on December 8 by farmer groups protesting against three recent farm sector laws.

Why there's such a gap between wholesale and retail food inflation?

Why there's such a gap between wholesale and retail food inflation?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Since March 2020, WPI food inflation rate continued to fall but the CPI-food inflation rose, signaling a breakdown in supply chain from the mandis to the final household.

Onion prices spurt to four-year high

Onion prices spurt to four-year high

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Onion is currently trading between Rs 70 and Rs 80 in retail markets across the country.

New 68-member Himachal assembly will have just one woman MLA

New 68-member Himachal assembly will have just one woman MLA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The BJP, the AAP and the Congress had fielded six, five and three women candidates, but only Reena Kashyap of the BJP won the election.

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma savours Mumbai's street fare... Shashi Tharoor bangs a drum... Punjab CM visits Pakistan...

Udaipur tailor's killer has Pak links, visited Karachi in 2014

Udaipur tailor's killer has Pak links, visited Karachi in 2014

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The police have detained three more people in connection with the killing so far.

Despite road blocks, there's no shortage of potato, onion in Delhi

Despite road blocks, there's no shortage of potato, onion in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

During this time of the year, potatoes and vegetables come from Punjab and Haryana.

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

On poll eve, both the BJP and the Congress claimed they were headed towards a majority and would form the government.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

Month on, protesting farmers stay put at Delhi borders

Month on, protesting farmers stay put at Delhi borders

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Security remained tight at the Delhi borders with hundreds of personnel deployed at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri where the farmers have been camping.

As Maharashtra farmers protest, onion prices soar again

As Maharashtra farmers protest, onion prices soar again

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Assembly elections in Maharashtra are scheduled later this month. The farmer protests are likely to affect the results, especially in the onion-growing belt of Nashik.

Farmers halt toll collection on most highways in Haryana

Farmers halt toll collection on most highways in Haryana

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The toll plaza employees allowed vehicles to pass through without paying any charge.

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Most key rabi-producing states of north India, such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, have staggered their procurement to enable farmers to come in batches, so that there is no overcrowding. The Centre has also set up a call centre to coordinate the inter-state movement of farm commodities.

Second phase of Ram temple foundation may be completed by Jan end

Second phase of Ram temple foundation may be completed by Jan end

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The construction work of Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya is underway in full swing and the second phase of its foundation work would be ready by January end, officials have said.

Now, get ready to shell out more for potatoes

Now, get ready to shell out more for potatoes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Large stocks were ruined in transit due to thunderstorm and rainfalls in the north and the north-east states, resulting in fewer kilos of potatoes at mandis.

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also appointed Harsh Mahajan, Rajender Rana, Pawan Kajal and Vinay Kumar as the new working presidents of the Himachal Pradesh PCC.

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

At a rally held in Bilaspur Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presented the PM with a 'Ransingha', a trumpet-like traditional instrument.

Why APMC traders are upset with the Maharashtra govt

Why APMC traders are upset with the Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

On October 25, the government issued an ordinance on the denotification. Earlier, in July 2016, it had denotified fruits and vegetables, thereby allowing farmers to sell these to buyers within or outside APMC yards, as they chose

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Mukesh Agnihotri, the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly, was administered the oath as the deputy chief minister.

Bollywood's Intimate Home Weddings

Bollywood's Intimate Home Weddings

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Namrata Thakker looks back at the recent intimate home weddings.

Days before polls, Himachal minister quits Congress, joins BJP

Days before polls, Himachal minister quits Congress, joins BJP

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

"I have been given BJP ticket from Mandi and the party has informed me about this," he said.

Budget 2019 is likely to bring good news for farmers

Budget 2019 is likely to bring good news for farmers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Government's objective is to bring down the cost of cultivation through efficient use of fertilisers and agro chemicals, and increase in realisation. It is, thus, planning to connect 200 agricultural mandis with electronic National Agricultural Mandis this year and 225 next year, to enable farmers to sell their produce hassle-free online.

Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver And Diabetes: What You Must Know

Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver And Diabetes: What You Must Know

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'We found that in fatty liver patients, something happens that blocks insulin secretion.'

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The development came a day after the protesting farmers rejected the Centre's offer to start talks as soon as they move to Burari and continued to stay put Singhu and Tikri borders of the national capital.

Truckers' strike: Commodity supply disrupted, onion zooms

Truckers' strike: Commodity supply disrupted, onion zooms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

However, truckers have spared other vegetables, fruits, fuel and milk from the strike.

Not 'logical' to include MSP in talks: Govt to farmers

Not 'logical' to include MSP in talks: Govt to farmers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The agriculture ministry also reiterated it is ready to find a "logical solution" to the issues raised by protesting farmer unions.

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'Government is saying that I will not be responsible for ensuring you get MSP but traders and large corporate will be responsible. 'India now is the only country that is saying such things'

UP govt bans meat, liquor in 22 'holy' wards of Mathura-Vrindavan

UP govt bans meat, liquor in 22 'holy' wards of Mathura-Vrindavan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Mathura and Vrindavan are the birth place and 'krira sthal' of Lord Krishna. Considering Mathura and Vrindavan as holy places, lakhs of devotees from all over the country and abroad come for paying obeisance, Additional Chief Secretary Avanish Awasthi said in an official order.