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October 15, 2026 8:34 AM

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Government reduces sugar stock holding Period for dealers to 15 days

The Government has reduced the stock holding period for sugar dealers to 15 days and fixed the stock holding limit at one thousand quintals, which will come into effect today. It will remain effective till November this year. The Consumer Affairs Ministry said that the government has revised the sug...

October 15, 2026 8:12 AM

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Bengal gears up to welcome Goddess Durga as Durga puja festivities begin

As Panchami sets the stage for the main festivities, Bengal is ready to welcome Goddess Durga with devotion, grandeur and the unmistakable spirit of togetherness.  West Bengal is gearing up for Durga Puja, as Panchami brings the festive excitement to a peak. Across Kolkata and other parts of the sta...

October 15, 2026 8:01 AM

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Government constitutes committee to examine issues raised by sugarcane farmers

The Government has constituted a committee to examine issues raised by sugarcane farmers and recommend appropriate measures for addressing their concerns. Former Member of NITI Aayog, Professor Ramesh Chand, will chair the committee, which includes the Agriculture Commissioner, Joint Secretary (Suga...

October 14, 2026 8:05 PM

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UP govt to give sugar at concessional rate of Rs 52/kg

  The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to provide sugar to the public at a concessional rate of rupees 52 per kg. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials of the Sugar Industry and Department of Sugarcane and Cane Development to review sugar prices and issued special instruct...

October 14, 2026 9:52 PM

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Maharashtra govt announces  Rs 5000 to each farmer in drought-affected talukas

  Maharashtra has declared 305 of its 358 talukas drought-hit, following the addition of 40 more talukas to the list. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that farmers will receive initial financial assistance of five thousand rupees in their bank accounts before Diwali.   Speaking to repo...