Uttarakhand govt steps up crackdown on adulterators, hoarders ahead of festive season

August 25, 2026 10:37 AM

Uttarakhand govt steps up crackdown on adulterators, hoarders ahead of festive season

The Uttarakhand government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Tuesday intensified its crackdown on food adulterators and hoarders ahead of the upcoming festive season, launching an extensive inspection and enforcement campaign across the state. Acting on the Chief Minister's instructions, authorities have been directed to conduct a special weeklong campaign in all districts. Divisional Commissioners have been made responsible for monitoring the drive and ensuring strict action again...

Government conducts over 4.84 lakh raids in 2025 to curb fertilizer black marketing, ensures adequate supply

July 28, 2026 5:30 PM

Government conducts over 4.84 lakh raids in 2025 to curb fertilizer black marketing, ensures adequate supply

The Centre has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely availability of fertilizers to farmers while intensifying action against black marketing, hoarding, diversion and the sale of sub-standard products. The government informed Parliament that 4,84,663 raids were conducted across the country in 2025 as part of its enforcement drive against fertilizer-related malpractices. According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the raids resulted in the issuance of 17,392 show-cause not...