Onion prices drop in major cities after retail selling at subsidised rate: Centre

Government Initiative Leads to Drop in Onion Prices

The Indian government has recently announced a significant decrease in onion prices in major cities. This drop is attributed to the government's initiative of selling onions at a subsidised rate through retail outlets. The initiative, which began on September 5, has had a noticeable impact on the cost of this staple food item in major urban areas. Sep 15, 2024
RG Kar protest: Another noted artist resigns from Bengal art body

RG Kar Protest: Prominent Artist Steps Down from Bengal Art Body

Noted visual artist Pradosh Paul, has resigned from the Rajya Charukala Parishad, an autonomous body under the West Bengal government's Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, as a mark of protest against the rape and murder of a junior doctor of Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital last month. Sep 11, 2024