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Government Mulls Guidelines On Labelling 'Analogue Paneer' In Hotels, Restaurants
The Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering issuing guidelines to require hotels and restaurants to clearly mention when they use "analogue paneer" in the dishes served to customers, a top government official said on Monday.
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Advertisers, Broadcasters Warned Against Misleading, Surrogate Ads
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Centre Asks Edible Oil Companies To Cut Prices By Rs 15 Per Litre
The Department of Food and Public Distribution has directed leading edible oil associations to ensure a reduction in the maximum retail price (MRP) of edible oils by Rs 15 (per litre) with immediate effect, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.
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Service Charge To Be Removed From Restaurant Bills As Per New Guidelines
Service charge cannot be added to the food bill by default, as per the latest government guidelines. Twitter users reacted to the news and shared their thoughts!
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No Plans To Restrict Rice Exports, Says Food Secretary
India, the world's biggest rice exporter, has ample stocks of rice and there is no plan to restrict exports, Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey has said
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Government Procures 184.58 LMT Of Wheat During Rabi Season
Government has procured 184.58 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat during the Rabi market season of 2022-23
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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Government Procures 161.95 LMT Of Wheat In Current Rabi Season
Government has procured 161.95 LMT of wheat during the Rabi marketing season 2022-23 till May 1
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Government Monitoring Edible Oil Prices, Says Stock Sufficient
Government has said there is sufficient stock of edible oils and it is keeping a close watch on the price and supply situation
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Government Procures 69.24 LMT Wheat In 2022-23 Rabi Marketing Season
Government has procured 69.24 LMT of wheat during the Rabi marketing season 2022-23 till April 17
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India's Oilseeds Production Rose 19% In 4 Years, Yet Import Dependency Remains
India's oilseeds production has gone up by 19 per cent between 2018-19 and 2021-22, yet it is dependent on imports to meet domestic demand
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Paddy Procurement Stands At 695.67 Lakh Tonnes In 2021-22 Season
Government has procured 695.67 lakh tonnes of paddy so far in the ongoing 2021-22 marketing year at MSP from over 94 lakh farmers across the country
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Government Amends Rules To Augment Coarse Grains Supply
Government has amended the guidelines for procurement, allocation, distribution and disposal of coarse grains
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Government To Hold States Food Ministers' Meet On Community Kitchen Scheme
Government will hold a meeting with states' food ministers on Thursday to discuss modalities of community kitchen scheme and creating a "food grid"
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Government Mulls Guidelines On Labelling 'Analogue Paneer' In Hotels, Restaurants
The Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering issuing guidelines to require hotels and restaurants to clearly mention when they use "analogue paneer" in the dishes served to customers, a top government official said on Monday.
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Advertisers, Broadcasters Warned Against Misleading, Surrogate Ads
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Wednesday directed advertising agencies to ensure strict compliance of guidelines on surrogate advertisements.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Centre Asks Edible Oil Companies To Cut Prices By Rs 15 Per Litre
The Department of Food and Public Distribution has directed leading edible oil associations to ensure a reduction in the maximum retail price (MRP) of edible oils by Rs 15 (per litre) with immediate effect, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.
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Service Charge To Be Removed From Restaurant Bills As Per New Guidelines
Service charge cannot be added to the food bill by default, as per the latest government guidelines. Twitter users reacted to the news and shared their thoughts!
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No Plans To Restrict Rice Exports, Says Food Secretary
India, the world's biggest rice exporter, has ample stocks of rice and there is no plan to restrict exports, Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey has said
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Government Procures 184.58 LMT Of Wheat During Rabi Season
Government has procured 184.58 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat during the Rabi market season of 2022-23
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On Fake Reviews On e-Commerce Platforms, Centre's "Close Watch"
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Thursday said on Thursday it is keeping a close watch on fake reviews on e-Commerce platforms as it infringes on the rights of consumers.
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Government Procures 161.95 LMT Of Wheat In Current Rabi Season
Government has procured 161.95 LMT of wheat during the Rabi marketing season 2022-23 till May 1
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Government Monitoring Edible Oil Prices, Says Stock Sufficient
Government has said there is sufficient stock of edible oils and it is keeping a close watch on the price and supply situation
-
Government Procures 69.24 LMT Wheat In 2022-23 Rabi Marketing Season
Government has procured 69.24 LMT of wheat during the Rabi marketing season 2022-23 till April 17
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India's Oilseeds Production Rose 19% In 4 Years, Yet Import Dependency Remains
India's oilseeds production has gone up by 19 per cent between 2018-19 and 2021-22, yet it is dependent on imports to meet domestic demand
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Paddy Procurement Stands At 695.67 Lakh Tonnes In 2021-22 Season
Government has procured 695.67 lakh tonnes of paddy so far in the ongoing 2021-22 marketing year at MSP from over 94 lakh farmers across the country
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Government Amends Rules To Augment Coarse Grains Supply
Government has amended the guidelines for procurement, allocation, distribution and disposal of coarse grains
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Government To Hold States Food Ministers' Meet On Community Kitchen Scheme
Government will hold a meeting with states' food ministers on Thursday to discuss modalities of community kitchen scheme and creating a "food grid"
