Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) Fair price shops across Gujarat have remained shut since June 1, as ration shopkeepers launched a statewide strike against the government’s mandatory E-KYC policy for ration card holders. The closure has disrupted Public Distribution System (PDS) services, leaving thousands of beneficiaries, particularly the poor and rural … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Shajapur, May 24 (IANS) In the heart of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, two determined shopkeepers — Lakhan Goswami and Manoj — are now living a dream they once thought was out of reach. Just a few years ago, both men were grappling with financial instability, struggling to keep their small … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) In a major policy decision, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided to increase the commission of ration shopkeepers distributing food grains to 7 crore beneficiaries across rural Maharashtra by Rs 20 per quintal – from Rs 150 to Rs 170. Another key decision was to allow … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Arrah (Bihar), April 4 (IANS) The Prime Minister SVANidhi (PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme, aimed specifically at street vendors in urban areas, has transformed the life of small shopkeeper Chhote Lal Kesari, a resident of Mahajan Toli in Arrah. After suffering losses from his betel leaf (Paan) shop, Chhote … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ranchi, March 28 (IANS) Hundreds of people took to the streets on Friday in Ranchi to protest against the brutal murder of a shopkeeper in the Pandra area. Demonstrators in Pandra, Ratu, and other areas of the city have shut shops and blocked roads, burning tyres and raising slogans against … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jammu, March 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs on Saturday sought the rehabilitation of 39 displaced shopkeepers in Jammu city. BJP MLAs Vikram Randhawa and Narinder Singh raised the issue as soon as the Assembly session began They said that the administration has served notices asking 39 shopkeepers to … Read more
Prayagraj, Feb 2 (IANS) Besides the colossal stream of pilgrims and devotes on daily basis, the outlets inspired by government schemes like Aushadhi Kendras, Khadi shops and more are drawing the attention of visitors. Khadi products have become a popular draw, with many visitors flocking to these stalls. The buyers as well as shopkeepers share … Read more
