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Retail inflation hits 6-month high of 6.3 pc in May on costlier food, fuel
Wholesale price-based inflation too accelerated to a record 12.94 per cent in May
Govt estimates kharif crop output at 140.57 MT in 2019-20
Foodgrains production stood at 141.71 million tonnes (MT) in the kharif season of the 2018-19 crop year (July-June).
Kharif sowing hit by deficit rains; acreage down 27 pc so far
Rice, the main kharif crop, was sown in 52.47 lakh hectare till last week, down from 68.60 lakh hectare in the year-ago period.
FCI sells almost entire pulses stock of 2.98 lakh tonne
FCI is the central nodal agency that undertakes mainly the procurement and distribution of wheat and rice at the MSP.
BJP hails Centre’s discount on pulses
The saffron party said the decision would directly benefit the poor and would strengthen the public distribution system in states.
Govt to provide Rs 15 per kg discount on pulses for poor
Government will spend Rs 5,237 crore for implementation of this scheme.
Here's why you should include lentils in your diet
Swapping half a portion of starchy dishes for lentils can significantly improve body's response to carbohydrates.
Eating potatoes helps you lose weight faster
According to researchers, the foods fill dieters up quicker so they have fewer cravings for snacks and junk food and end up eating less.
Govt disposes of 7 lakh tonne pulses from buffer stock
The government, for the first time, in October 2015 decided to create a buffer stock of pulses.
IMD takes back warning of hailstorms in north Maharashtra
IMD also mentioned that, the weather pattern is changing over the region now.