public distribution system news

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 25, 2026 05:40 am IST

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 on Jun 23, 2026 01:14 pm IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 11, 2026 04:52 am IST

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)

lucknow news

Published on Jun 11, 2026 04:32 am IST

Delhi raises ration card income limit to ₹2.5 lakh, expands discount food access

The Delhi govt, under chief minister Rekha Gupta, has raised ration card income limit to ₹2.5 lakh.

india news

Updated on May 27, 2026 10:59 am IST

Delhi govt starts accepting fresh ration card applications

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

delhi news

Published on May 16, 2026 03:28 am IST

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

Eligibility limits were expanded for households earning from ₹1.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh annually. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 30, 2026 04:04 am IST

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.

kolkata news

Published on Apr 25, 2026 06:54 pm IST

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 on Apr 25, 2026 11:53 am IST

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)

patna news

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 05:53 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 09, 2026 06:48 am IST

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

Inspection in June led to ₹2,000 fine; bribe allegedly sought to continue supply. ACB says inquiry confirmed prima facie evidence. (File photo)

gurugram news

Published on Apr 05, 2026 03:30 am IST

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.

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 02, 2026 06:08 am IST

No let up in kerosene supply blues in Ludhiana

District Food and Supplies controller (Ludhiana West) Sartaaj Singh Cheema said the department has so far received no formal district-level distribution order. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 01, 2026 05:24 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 30, 2026 04:16 am IST

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

Judge`s gavel and law books.constitutional crisis (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 27, 2026 04:40 am IST

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 on Mar 13, 2026 06:19 am IST

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

delhi news

Published on Feb 27, 2026 05:32 pm IST

Digital currency to now be used for food subsidy

india news

Published on Feb 27, 2026 05:28 am IST

Drug peddler sentenced to 10-year RI in Darbhanga

others

Published on Feb 24, 2026 09:40 pm IST

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

delhi news

Published on Feb 18, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Food Security Rules notified with revised limit, HoH mandate

The decision was approved at a cabinet meeting last month.

delhi news

Published on Feb 13, 2026 04:54 am IST

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

delhi news

Published on Feb 12, 2026 07:07 pm IST

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.

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 09, 2026 05:40 am IST