Despite regular visits by the task force to local markets, following instructions from chief minister Mamata Banerjee, a section of traders continues to sell vegetables, especially potatoes, onions, and garlic, at inflated prices once officials leave the premises.
The Centre on Sunday claimed that the retail prices of tomatoes are on the decline with the fall in mandi prices.
Onions literally left consumers teary-eyed as their prices surged. Currently, the onions sell for about Rs 70 to 80 per kg depending on the locality.
On the day of Bhai Phonta, vegetable and fruit prices soared. The high prices of vegetables, fish, chicken, and mutton in city markets have put a strain on the common man.
With widespread floods putting a question mark on adequate supply of vegetables and other food items and a scare of price rise
The recommendation comes after they treated a man who had endured severe migraine headaches without aura for more than 12 years.
There is no doubt that the MSP regime is beleaguered by issues related to adequacy and effectiveness. Indeed, MSP is not necessarily a panacea for problems that plague Indian agriculture. We need to look beyond MSP
"Over the course of years and decades, burning more calories after every meal can make a significant difference in weight management," said study author Hana Kahleova from the Physicians Committee, U.S.
Get rid of dirt, wax coating, pesticide residue and bacteria and other pathogens that could be lurking on the surface of your market-bought fruits and vegetables by soaking, rinsing and drying them in water-based solutions
Traders blame the increasing prices of vegetables on supply shortage, as covered vans and trucks in many districts stayed off the highway over the last week.
