Since last month the cost of vegetables, especially in North India, has been spiralling and, as expected, has become an election issue. Veggies are not only good for health but also politics. While tomato is now in the news, the onion is the most politically-nutritious veggie. One can say that the state of our Union…
By V. Chetan Narasimha Mysore/Mysuru: With the Monsoon getting delayed and the district facing severe rainfall deficit, prices of vegetables, fruits and meat have been increasing by the day, thus pinching the pockets of consumers. Prices of vegetables have more than doubled at Devaraja, Vani Vilas, APMC, Mandi and Nanjumalige Markets in the past fortnight….
Mysuru: Tomato prices have skyrocketed owing to heavy rains and prices hovered between Rs. 120 and Rs. 130 per kilo for the sour variety at all the markets in Mysuru. The jam variety of tomatoes costs between Rs. 130 and Rs. 140 per kilo. The second or grade three vegetable itself is priced at Rs….
Mysore/Mysuru: Household budgets are taking a severe beating as skyrocketing vegetable prices show no sign of dropping. The rates have shot up due to heavy rainfall and resultant crop damage in Karnataka and neighbouring States. Prices of most of the commonly used vegetables including tomato, beans, brinjal, carrots, and chillies are up, and traders say…
Mysuru: The citizens of Mysuru are a worried lot as vegetable prices continue to soar during this summer season. However, the price of beans which hovered around Rs. 100 a kilo in the past week, saw a little slump with the vegetable being sold at Rs. 80 per kg in city markets today. As…
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