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    Public Distribution System News

    Tejashwi writes to Bihar CM, alleges ration dealers' distress due to 'organised corruption'

    Tejashwi writes to Bihar CM, alleges ration dealers' distress due to 'organised corruption'
    India News
    Published 2 days ago

    Delhi seeks buffer onions from Centre amid price rise

    The consumer affairs department stated that Delhi’s retail onion price was <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>55 per kilogram (kg) on August 25—23% higher than the all-India average of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>44.72 per kg. (PTI)
    Cities
    Updated 15 days ago

    Ludhiana: Surprise inspections reveal lapses in mid-day meals, ration storage, supply

    An official of the state food panel during the inspection in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT photo)
    Cities
    Published 16 days ago

    Ludhiana: Food supply inspectors begin indefinite strike

    Members of Ludhiana food supply association submitting a memorandum to deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain on Wednesday. (HT photo)
    Cities
    Published 23 days ago

    Telangana CM Reddy launches smart ration cards for 10.5 million families

    Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy launches the distribution of smart ration cards at a public meeting in Sangareddy.
    Cities
    Published 26 days ago

    State considers raising income ceiling of beneficiaries under PDS

    State considers raising income ceiling of beneficiaries under PDS
    Cities
    Updated 51 days ago

    Expedite process to open 4,000 new ration depots across Haryana: Nagar

    The minister said that the margin money payable to ration depot holders should be credited to their accounts by the 10th of every month. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 79 days ago

    SC declines hearing plea against ration denial linked to SIR in West Bengal

    The present plea comes weeks after the Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered on May 27, upheld the constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s SIR exercise. (File Photo)
    India News
    Published 80 days ago

    Technical snags hit PDS in district, over 60% beneficiaries await ration

    According to depot operators, technical issues have increased the time required to serve each beneficiary, resulting in long queues and reduced daily distribution. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 93 days ago

    Despite bumper harvest, UP likely to miss wheat procurement target

    Wheat procurement is unlikely to cross 20 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) against a revised target of 25 LMT. (For representation)
    Cities
    Published 93 days ago

    Delhi govt starts accepting fresh ration card applications

    According to officials, residents can now submit new applications online through the e-District portal. (PTI)
    Cities
    Published 119 days ago

    Ration card freeze leaves many eligible families out of PDS in Ludhiana

    Eligibility limits were expanded for households earning from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 lakh to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8 lakh annually. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 135 days ago

    Bengal: ED searches 9 sites under PMLA in 2020 public distribution system case

    ED conducts PMLA searches at nine sites in Bengal PDS case; TMC alleges political vendetta amid ongoing assembly elections.
    Cities
    Published 139 days ago

    ED raids nine places in Bengal in Public Distribution System 'scam' case

    ED's Kolkata zonal office is conducting the searches based on its investigation initiated in this case,
    India News
    Published 139 days ago

    Bihar to supply coal to 21 million ration card holders amid LPG supply concerns

    Officials indicated that it may take over a month before coal becomes available at PDS outlets. (Shutterstock)
    Cities
    Updated 142 days ago

    Haryana: 33% reservation for women in allocation of ration depots licences

    Under the revised provisions, the eligibility criteria for obtaining a FPS license has been clearly defined and rationalised. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 156 days ago

    Two Haryana officials booked for ₹20,000 bribe demand case

    Inspection in June led to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 fine; bribe allegedly sought to continue supply. ACB says inquiry confirmed prima facie evidence. (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 160 days ago

    Punjab to roll out QR-based ration cards, fix PDS glitches

    Punjab will start distributing QR-based plastic ration cards from Thursday to overcome gaps and glitches which delayed the release of ration to beneficiaries.
    Cities
    Published 163 days ago

    30% ration card holders verified in Ludhiana so far, say officials

    Ludhiana currently has around 4.4 lakh ration cards operating through nearly 1,600 fair price shops. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 166 days ago

    Ludhiana court awards sentence to 17 in 2012 above poverty line wheat fraud

    Judge`s gavel and law books.constitutional crisis (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 169 days ago

    Country has surplus grain stocks: Officials

    Amritsar, India – April 21, 2023::: A labour uses a shovel to separate grains of wheat from the husk at a Bhagtanwala grain market, Amritsar, India, on Friday, April 21, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Sehgal /Hindustan Times)
    India News
    Updated 183 days ago

    Delhi govt will issue 2 lakh ration cards this year: CM Rekha Gupta

    Delhi govt will issue 2 lakh ration cards this year: CM Rekha Gupta
    Cities
    Published 196 days ago

    Digital currency to now be used for food subsidy

    Digital currency to now be used for food subsidy
    India News
    Published 197 days ago

    Drug peddler sentenced to 10-year RI in Darbhanga

    Drug peddler sentenced to 10-year RI in Darbhanga
    Cities
    Published 199 days ago

    Delhi govt mandates online application for ration cards, Aadhaar details of all family members

    Delhi govt mandates online application for ration cards, Aadhaar details of all family members
    Cities
    Published 205 days ago

    Food Security Rules notified with revised limit, HoH mandate

    The decision was approved at a cabinet meeting last month.
    Cities
    Published 211 days ago

    Eldest woman to be head of household for ration card issuance under Delhi's new food security rules

    Eldest woman to be head of household for ration card issuance under Delhi's new food security rules
    Cities
    Published 211 days ago

    Milling hit: Punjab calls tenders for 1-lakh tonne of fortified rice kernels

    Due to the shortage of FRK, paddy milling has slowed considerably, even though millers have approached the central ministry to waive the fortification requirement or allow acceptance of custom-milled rice (CMR). However, no response has been received so far.
    Cities
    Published 215 days ago

    Ludhiana: Food supplies dept cracks whip on errant ration depots, suspends four licences

    A departmental inquiry conducted by field staff also found the allegations to be prima facie substantiated. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 226 days ago

    Delhi: Annual household limit for ration card eligibility raised to ₹1.20L

    “Now, district-level committees will examine and prioritise applications,” said CM Gupta. (Deepak Gupta /Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 237 days ago
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