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Thailand replaces its ambassador to WTO after India’s protest against her remarks on rice procurement: Report

As per the source, the facts of the Thai envoy to WTO were incorrect as she accused New Delhi of exporting 40 per cent of the rice procured for PDS.

1 March, 2024

Govt refutes New Indian Express’s report on FCI’s involvement in rice scam, says distribution is state govt responsibility

Government refuted claims of involvement of FCI in the alleged 'rice scam' where the Assam raided a godown and seized one lakh bags meant for distribution to the poor was…

16 June, 2021

Union government to enhance distribution of fortified rice to fight malnutrition, production to be doubled in the country

Fortified rice will also be distributed through Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) & Mid-Day Meal Scheme

12 March, 2021

Puducherry LG Kiran Bedi says no free rice if villages not clean

Gives deadline of four weeks to clean up the villages

28 April, 2018