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Rice Crisis Grips Kashmir: Surging Prices Leave Poor In Distress

Govt introduces reforms, consumers slightly relieved but say ‘it’s not enough’ Sheikh Mustafa BONIYAR, BARAMULLA: Sharp escalation in the price of rice – the staple diet in Kashmir – is compelling people from low-income groups to cut down on their daily grain intake or rely on unconventional grains like wheat and maize to sustain. The prices have almost doubled for all varieties of rice. Abdul…

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