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Kashmiri Kandur Tchout Prices Double, Sparking Outrage Amid Rising Costs

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Kashmiri Kandur Tchout Prices Double, Sparking Outrage Amid Rising Costs

Doubling of Kashmiri ‘Kandur Tchout’ Prices Sparks Outrage Amid Rising Costs Srinagar 25, Dec: The price of the traditional Kashmiri bread, Kandur Tchout, has doubled from Rs 5 to Rs 10, sparking widespread concern across the Valley. The bread, a staple for breakfast and afternoon essential with Kashmir’s pink Nun Chai, has been a dietary cornerstone for generations. However, the sharp price increase is placing a significant financial burden on families, particularly those already struggling with low incomes. The Kashmir Bread Makers and Bakers Union, led by its president, Sofi…

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Skyrocketing poultry, vegetable prices leave consumers in lurch

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Skyrocketing poultry, vegetable prices leave consumers in lurch

The exorbitant poultry and vegetable rates in Srinagar are taking a toll on the consumers. The consumers said that the sellers were overlooking government prices and selling these commodities at exorbitant rates. The consumers are decrying the failure of the authorities to keep a check on the market. The consumers in Srinagar said that selling poultry at higher rates than government-designated rates had taken a toll on them. As per the official website of the Directorate of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), there has been no fresh revision…

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