Food Price Inflation Heats Up Fifth Time In A Row At 16.44%

Much to the discomfort of the government, food inflation continued its northward movement rising for the fifth consecutive week as disruption of transportation in northern India because of recent rains and subsequent floods, hampered movement of goods.

 

According to data released on Thursday by ministry of commerce and industry, India's food inflation rose sharply to 16.44% for the week ended September 18 as vegetables and fruits continue to become dearer. Last week the food inflation was reported at 15.46% in the previous week.

 

Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee expressed hope that rise in inflation graph would soon ease after arrival of kharif produce into the market. "It would (be) over in a few days, there would be some moderating influence and the monetary policy, which we have adopted, will also mop up the excess liquidity from the market," Mukherjee said.

Economists and analysts said the prices would ease as rains have started to recede and kharif farm output will start coming into the markets in the next few days. "Rains definitely impacted supplies to an extent but the current price rise is mainly because of overreaction of the market because of forth coming festival seasons and commonwealth games," Ramesh Chand, director, National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research told FE.

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Rwas and elected councillors or others

Frustated the social worker feels that besides repeated reminders or letters nothing gets done. Sir, I want to share my thoughts on this subject. A labour union worker in 1993, confronted me with a similar problem. You as a chief engineer desu are not solving our problems. While explaining about my busy schedule, I suddenly remembered my failures as PRESIDENT of east of kailash RWA. Then a solution flashed across my mind. We started a monthly meeting with our area councillor CH?NARAIN SINGH and MLC SH?VP SINGH . They would come with officers of MCD and review what transpired in last meeting. 

Similar experiment we are now trying in our MADHUVAN. Sh.vohra ji kindly attended meeting wherein our MADHUVAN RWA PRESIDENT AND HONY SECRETARY besides me were present. The problems of madhuvan were brought to the notice of our area councillor SH?RAVI PRAKASH SHARMA who was chairman shahadara south zone. We propose to hold such meetings every month. Similar meetings could be considered by our joint front to take up common problems of constituents. It will be also necessary to share our progress on items discussed in first MC meeting at my place.

KK GHEI
Senior vice president EDRWA'SJF

Half of Commonwealth Games volunteers disappear with kit

NEW DELHI: The spirit of the Games doesn't seem to be prevailing. Seen to be an essential ingredient of the Games, volunteers have gone missing. An estimated 10,000 volunteers have dropped out after enrolling for the mega sports show. 

The volunteers have displayed less than expected zest for the Games due to what is seen as a combination of reasons ranging from random allocation of responsibilities, relatively unglamorous assignments and poor training and motivation. 

A part of the problem also seems to have been the terms offered to volunteers. Instead of payments, the experience of participating in the Games with a certificate at the end of the event are the main rewards. However, there is also a smart set of clothes - the kit costs Rs 12,000 - besides meals while at work. 

While these terms are the norm at most such events, the thrill and experience of the job and an opportunity to watch top athletes being the big hook, the attrition rate of volunteers has been rather high. Beset with controversies, the Games have perhaps not proved too attractive for many who signed up.

Sources said the missing volunteers have gone away with their uniforms that might have been what they found to be of interest. Perhaps, they should have been paid a daily allowance at least. Some of the work is quite tough and requires good communication skills, said an official who confirmed mass desertions. 

The situation has led to private parties having to step up their participation. "We are doing all that has been asked of us," said Abhijit Sarkar, spokesperson of Sahara group. Many of the volunteers at the airport and Village are from the group. 

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CWG

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Dear friends,

I totally endorse the views of the Mrs. Ranju Minhas. Forget the past and let's concentrate the present and do a wonderful job with more glory and medals than the past ever. Everyone has to contribute for this including those who are sitting at home and watching TV They could encourage our sportspersons through the media which will boost up their morale to do their best for the 'glory and honour of our country'!

TK Balu

Secretary/RBECHS/Anand Vihar

CWG

Dear Friends,

I fully agree with Ms./Mr. Ranju Minhas. It's our own media like Star News,NDTV,Aaj Tak,Zee News etc., etc., so called the watch dogs of the country have blown up the issue like mad people. Actually it seems they were getting no worth while news hence, they have caught on to one subject i.e., CWG. Day after day they would catch hold of one or other news concerning CWG and keep on repeating it every half an hour and glorify the short comings happening in CWG instead of focusing on more important issues taking place in the country. They should watch BBC, CNN, ABC. NBC and learn from them how to report news of the country & the world. Just a couple of days ago I was watching an interview of Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyer by so called one of the important TV journalist of this country Mr. Deepak Chaurasia of Star News and he was just trying to put some words or sentences in the mouth of Mr. Aiyer so that he makes a commitment or puts a blame on one of the members of CWGF but instead Mr. Aiyer just blew him apart. I don't understand what all these jounalists think about themselves. I have noticed that except one journalist i.e., Mr. Prannoy Roy of NDTV no other journalist barring few is capable of doing any reporting. Now wait and watch, the Babri Masjid judgement is expected to take place tommorow, so since tomorrow early morning all news channels will focus towards it through it.

Regards,
Sumonto Mukerji/Patparganj

CWG

Blue line >> Traffic jams all over >> Rs. 2000 fine >> upto 6 months in jail >> what next, if the so called, lakhs of visitors reach Delhi for CWG ?

Welcome now the Common Wealth Games

Welcome the Common Wealth Games Delhi 2010

B S Vohra

East Delhi RWAs Joint Front

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1,00,000 Crores & 30 years for Delhite's to bear : CWG

An NGO has informed that Common Wealth Games spendings will touch almost Rs.1,00,000 crores  & the Delhite's will have to bear the cost for over 25 to 30 years by way of Taxes etc. Indeed what a show.  Can't understand that a country which has over 50% of its population below the poverty line & majority of them earning in just three figures per month, spendings of almost One Lakh Crores on the name of CWG is justified ?