Govt wheat procurement so far this year 11% more than entire 2024 purchase
Monday, 19 May 2025 Government wheat procurement has surpassed 296 lakh tonnes, exceeding last year's total purchase, bolstering food security and market stability. While Punjab and Haryana saw decreased procurement due to increased private buying, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan experienced significant surges in government purchases. With a projected record wheat production, the government anticipates exceeding 300 lakh tonnes in total procurement.
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Anmol Gagan Maan was elected from the Kharar assembly constituency in 2022 in the Punjab assembly polls. She also served as a minister in the Chief Minister.. DNA
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In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, Rajasthan government has transferred 12 Indian Administration Service (IAS), 91 Indian Police Service (IPS) and 142 Rajasthan.. DNA
Rajasthan is grappling with severe flooding after heavy downpours, prompting red alerts in several districts. Ajmer's Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah witnessed intense.. IndiaTimes
The Union government has announced the appointment of chief justices for five high courts, including Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand... IndiaTimes
During the Kanwar Yatra, the Shiva devotees take water from the holy Ganges River in Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in the state of Uttarakhand. They take water.. DNA
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