Search on for new land for markets

Shimla: To decongest Himachal Pradesh’s capital and regulate increasing traffic, Shimla deputy commissioner Anupam Kashyap on Friday directed the officials concerned to find new land outside the city for relocating the vegetable, grain, timber, and motor markets, particularly those situated near the cart road.

Vegetable prices up by 20-30% in city markets: APMC officials

Pune's vegetable prices have surged in both retail and wholesale markets due to high demand from the Pitrupaksha observance and recent heavy rains damaging crops. Despite a slight dip in coriander prices from fresh harvests, overall costs of vegetables like okra and fenugreek have increased by 20-30%, straining household budgets.

Shimla DM: Verificationof migrant labourers mandatory

Shimla district magistrate Anupam Kashyap mandates that migrant laborers submit their details and photographs to the local police before employment. Violations will incur penalties under Section 223 of BNSS 2023. This order, which will last for two months, follows Hindu groups' demands for migrant verification amid rising protests in Himachal Pradesh.

Vegetable prices soar in Nashik citys retail markets

Nashik's retail vegetable prices have surged by 30% due to reduced supply caused by continuous rainfall and increased demand ahead of the Navaratra festival. Key vegetables like okra, brinjal, tomatoes, potatoes, and fenugreek have seen significant price hikes. The Nashik Agriculture Produce Market Committee reports a 25% drop in supply over the past four days.