29.49 lakh mT of paddy procured in Haryana
Chandigarh: In Haryana, about 29.49 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy has so far arrived in various mandis as compared to arrival of over 26.91 lakh metric tonnes of paddy during the corresponding period last year. The Government agencies have purchased 27.06 lakh metric tonnes of paddy whereas 1.42 lakh metric tonnes of paddy were purchased by millers. Food and Supplies Department has purchased 12.04 lakh MT of paddy, HAFED 7.26 lakh metric tonnes, Agro Industries Corporation 4.28 lakh metric tonnes, Haryana Warehousing Corporation 2.32 lakh metric tonnes, CONFED 1.10 lakh metric tonnes and Food Corporation of India had purchased 4408 lakh metric tonnes of paddy, he added.
5665376 tonnes paddy procurement in Punjab
Chandigarh: The Government agencies and private millers procured more than 5665376 tonnes of paddy till Wednesday evening in Punjab. Out of total procurement, the Government agencies procured 5252914 tonnes of paddy (92.7%) till date whereas private traders procured 412462 tonnes (7.3%) of paddy. PUNGRAIN had procured 1539224 tonnes (29.3%) whereas MARKFED procured 1248291 tonnes (23.8%). PUNSUP procured 1187795 tonnes (22.6%), PSWC procured 503225 tonnes (9.6%) whereas PAFC was able to procure 522261 tonnes (9.9 %) of paddy.
Rs320 crore spend for water supply in Sirsa
Chandigarh: To provide adequate drinking water facility to the people of Sirsa, a sum of Rs320 crore is being spent by Haryana Public Health and Engineering Department, said OSD (media) to Chief Minister, Dr KV Singh after launching expansion work of waterworks projects costing Rs 90 lakh in village Kaluana, Dabwali, district Sirsa. He also launched the work of renovation of waterworks in village Jandwala Bishnoian of the district.
Dalda Edible Oil now available in new avatar
Chandigarh: Dalda, associated with taste and purity announced the re-launch of its cooking oil range in Indian market. Dalda oils are zero in cholesterol and contain vitamins A, D and E that have nutritional benefits. They are available in four variants – RefinedSunflower, Soybean, Groundnut and Kachi Ghani Mustard Oils. Celebrating 75 years of taste and purity, Dalda as a brand enjoys a vast loyal consumer base in India, said Dinesh Agrawal, Business Head, Dalda. He said, “In its new avatar, Dalda, is available in a range of edible oils - both refined and taste oils.