West Bengal Archives

West Bengal rice industry seeks infra push, faster clearances from new BJP govt

Ricevilla Foods and West Bengal rice millers urged the new BJP government to improve infrastructure, electricity access, storage, rail-port connectivity, and approvals....

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Rice News in English

Rice prices surge in Kolkata: Why Bangladesh’s duty-free imports hit local markets in West Bengal

Rice prices in Kolkata and Bengal have surged 14–15% after India lifted its export ban to Bangladesh and Dhaka waived import duties....

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Rice News in English

West Bengal : Aromatic rice prices soar to 2.5 times in Burdwan

Aromatic rice prices in East Burdwan have skyrocketed to ₹190/kg, up from ₹50 in January, causing concern among traders and consumers. Officials...

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Rice News in English

West Bengal sets a record in paddy production – GetBengal story

West Bengal achieved a record-breaking 25.653 million metric tons of paddy production in 2024–25, marking a historic milestone in agriculture. Despite natural...

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Edible Oil News in English

Assam tea estates to benefit from National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm

Tea estates in Assam can now access support under the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) for oil palm cultivation on...

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Rice News in English

West Bengal : Rice prices upwardly mobile, blame on low production, supply constraints

Rice prices in Bengal have risen by Rs 10-25 per kilo due to lower production, high demand, export restrictions, and rising costs....

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Rice News in English

West Bengal : Malda dist achieves 70% of its target for paddy procurement

Malda district's Food Department has achieved 70% of its paddy procurement target, ensuring self-sufficiency in rice production for local ration needs. With...