Telangana has stepped up inspections after registering 12 cases against rice traders for alleged PDS fine rice diversion, stockpiling and overpricing. Authorities have seized rice in several districts as retail prices rise to Rs 95 a kg
BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao has demanded immediate measures to control rising rice and essential commodity prices in Telangana. He alleged a 25 per cent increase in fine rice prices and sought action against hoarding and black marketing