West Bengal, Potato

Potato traders threaten strike from Tuesday if West Bengal doesn't allow selling to other states
Potato traders in West Bengal threaten a strike over restrictions on selling to other states, imposed to control local prices. The wholesale price is Rs 27 per kg but retails at Rs 35-40 per kg. Neighbouring states like Odisha and Jharkhand face rising prices and urge negotiations to alleviate the situation.
West Bengal potato traders to go on strike against export curbs, price rise expected
The West Bengal government's potato export ban has resulted in the seizure of trucks and legal action against drivers.
Potato prices soar to Rs50/kg in retail markets in Odisha as West Bengal stops supply
Potato prices have surged to Rs50 per kg in Odisha due to supply disruptions from West Bengal. This increase comes amid a shortage affecting local markets, with consumers calling for government intervention to stabilize prices.
Potato Trade Tension: West Bengal's Market Dilemma
Potato traders in West Bengal threaten a strike due to restrictions on selling to neighboring states, imposed to control local prices. Traders blame the state government for business disruptions. Restrictions have caused price hikes in states dependent on West Bengal's potatoes.
Potato prices surge Rs 5/kg in Jharkhand on supply restrictions from West Bengal
Potato prices in Jharkhand have increased by Rs 5 per kg due to supply restrictions from West Bengal, which typically meets 60 per cent of the state's demand. The disruption, compounded by a delayed local harvest,
More doctors in Bengal refuse to treat Bangladeshis, Siliguri ENT specialist demands patients offer pranam to national flag
Bandopdhyay is a senior ENT specialist working as the Special Medical Officer at the ENT department in the North Bengal ...
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Potato Politics: The Spud Standoff at Jharkhand-Bengal Border
Chief Minister Hemant Soren has addressed the halt of potato-laden trucks from West Bengal to Jharkhand, which has caused a ...
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Bangladesh Crisis: Dhaka University Minority Student Fleeing To West Bengal Amid Rising Threats
Amidst the ever-increasing violence against the minorities in Bangladesh, a Dhaka University student has moved to West Bengal ...
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West Bengal State government DA hike expected in January? Read details
The central government may announce a new DA or dearness allowance for central government employees during Diwali. However, ...
Political muscle flexing and polarisation in West Bengal on Bangladesh situation and Waqf Bill
Trinamool Congress leaders protest against Waqf Bill, vow to fight for minority rights, while BJP focuses on Bangladesh ...
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Food Supply to Hospital Canteen Taxable, Not Exempt: West Bengal AAR
Ruling No. 14/WBAAR/2024-25, 26/11/2024 In recent case of Bamapada Jana- Karnata West Bengal AAR held that, food is supplied by a separate person under (catering service) contract made by the hospital ...
Six killed, 15 injured as bus falls into deep gorge near West Bengal-Sikkim border
The authorities stated the injured are presently being shifted to a health center in Rangpo where they are undergoing medical ...
5 Killed As Bus Plunges Into Deep Gorge Near West Bengal-Sikkim Border: Cops
Five people were killed and 15 others injured as a bus plunged into a 150-ft-deep gorge near the West Bengal-Sikkim border on ...
Have option to retaliate to West Bengal, but won’t due to people’s needs: Odisha Minister Patra
BHUBANESWAR: Even as prices of potato have once again begun to soar due to restriction imposed by the West Bengal government ...